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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mannie Parazinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Calirante
vs
Parazinho

174 cm
39
150 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

174 cm
27
147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mannie Parazinho!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parazinho checks a low kick from Calirante.
Parazinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calirante.
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Calirante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parazinho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Calirante misses with an uppercut. Parazinho saw that one coming.
Parazinho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calirante thows a body kick. Parazinho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Calirante blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calirante wants to slow Parazinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Parazinho throws a big counter head kick but Calirante avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parazinho.
Calirante is looking to counter punch.
Parazinho throws a hook to the side of Calirante's head but Calirante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parazinho throws a combination that misses
and Calirante counters with a three punch combo that has Parazinho backing up. Parazinho nods at Calirante to acknowledge the strikes.
Parazinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calirante moves away.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santiago Calirante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calirante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parazinho misses with a right hand
and Calirante counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parazinho misses with a looping left.
Calirante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calirante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parazinho.
Parazinho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calirante cracks the inside of Parazinho's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Calirante 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 Parazinho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parazinho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parazinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calirante.
It looked like Calirante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parazinho throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Calirante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parazinho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calirante is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante blocks a jab.
Parazinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parazinho misses with a head kick.

Calirante drives through and clinches with Parazinho against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parazinho misses with the head strike.
Parazinho prevents a body shot from Calirante.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Calirante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.
Parazinho stalling the fight.
Calirante takes a shot to the head.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.
Calirante tries for a takedown. No joy.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Calirante throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch.

Parazinho breaks the clinch.
Parazinho misses with a wild body shot.
Calirante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parazinho.
Parazinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parazinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calirante went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Calirante has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.

Parazinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Calirante 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.

Calirante throws out a leg kick but Parazinho moves out of range and Calirante only half commits.
Parazinho shapes to counter with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Calirante.
Parazinho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santiago Calirante is winning the standup battle so far.
Calirante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parazinho has time to react.
Calirante lands a leg kick that knocks Parazinho off balance momentarily.
Calirante misses the shot to the body.
Calirante throws a leg kick which misses Parazinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Parazinho tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Calirante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parazinho can do to turn this around?
Parazinho blocks a jab.
As Calirante backs off Parazinho throws a huge counter combo but Calirante manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parazinho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parazinho jabs at Calirante's body.
Parazinho misses with a wild combination.
Calirante cracks the inside of Parazinho's front leg.
A shot to the body from Parazinho misses
and Calirante finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Parazinho clobbers Calirante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calirante throws a leg kick which misses Parazinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Parazinho tries to avoid it.
Parazinho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calirante lands with a straight right. Parazinho didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante throws a low kick, looking for Parazinho's leg but Parazinho calmly moves out of range.
Calirante thows a leg kick but Parazinho checks it
enabling Parazinho to counter with a crisp jab.
Calirante moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calirante misses with a body kick.
Parazinho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parazinho misses with a wild body shot.
Parazinho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calirante throws a leg kick
letting Parazinho counter with a right hand.
Parazinho misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante lands with a cross.

It looks like Mannie Parazinho has been cut.
Calirante scores with a hook to the body. Parazinho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parazinho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calirante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calirante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parazinho throws a hook but Calirante avoids it easily.
Calirante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parazinho.
Calirante scores with a nice body kick.

Calirante rushes Parazinho and presses him up against the cage.
Calirante takes a shot to the head.
Calirante misses with a punch on the inside.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho blocks an uppercut.
Parazinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calirante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.
Parazinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Parazinho.
Calirante gets through Parazinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante pushes Parazinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Calirante lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parazinho is trying to control but can't.

Calirante moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Parazinho.
Parazinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calirante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Santiago Calirante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mannie Parazinho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Calirante slips under a jab from Parazinho.
Calirante scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parazinho doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Calirante. Beautiful body shot.
Calirante tries to clinch but Parazinho is having none of it.
Calirante slips a jab from Parazinho.
Parazinho digs a good body shot into Calirante's ribs.
A cross from Calirante lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho misses with a head kick.
Calirante misses with a low kick.
That kick from Calirante tenderised Parazinho's leg. Parazinho is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante misses with a low kick.
Parazinho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Calirante moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calirante.
Parazinho tries to clinch there but Calirante circles away.
Parazinho misses with a double jab.
Parazinho blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Parazinho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calirante throws a body shot but no joy.
Parazinho is looking for the big counter here.
Parazinho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Parazinho cracks Calirante with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calirante.
Calirante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calirante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Calirante moves into the clinch.
Calirante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calirante holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Parazinho prevents a body shot from Calirante.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calirante.
Calirante lands an uppercut.

Parazinho manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parazinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parazinho throws a shot from downtown. Calirante moves away and avoids it.
Parazinho throws a lazy head kick
and Calirante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parazinho misses with an uppercut.

Parazinho tries to keep at a distance but Calirante has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parazinho blocks a body shot from Calirante.

Parazinho breaks the clinch.
Parazinho misses with a head kick.
Parazinho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante misses with a straight left.
Calirante lands a nice looking body kick.
Calirante lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parazinho will feel that in the morning.
Calirante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calirante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mannie Parazinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parazinho checks a low kick from Calirante.
Santiago Calirante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calirante lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parazinho backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante tries to score with a low kick but Parazinho moves his leg out of the way.
Calirante with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calirante 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimaera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Vikings warrior spirit. 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.

Aybara
vs
Chimaera

188 cm
39
245 lbs
21 - 15 - 2

220 cm
30
265 lbs
14 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimaera with a hook.
Aybara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chimaera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aybara misses with a two punch combination.
Aybara throws a right and a left that Chimaera avoids nicely.
Chimaera connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.

Chimaera lands a big head kick that sends Aybara tumbling to the mat! Chimaera takes a step backwards and waves Aybara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Chimaera.
Chimaera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chimaera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aybara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chimaera wants to clinch.
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick and Aybara moves out of range easily.
As Chimaera looks to move away, Aybara throws a big counter combo but Chimaera just gets out of the way.
Aybara misses with a double jab.
Chimaera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara shoots for a double leg takedown but Chimaera sprawls well. He's pushed Aybara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aybara throws a combination that misses
and Chimaera makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aybara really felt that one!
Chimaera tries to clinch but Aybara moves out of range.
Chimaera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aybara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aybara throws out a loose jab but Chimaera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chimaera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Chimaera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aybara, pushing him back against the cage.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
Chimaera is pressed up against the cage. Aybara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chimaera down to the mat. Chimaera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chimaera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Chimaera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aybara, pushing him back against the cage.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chimaera misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aybara.
Aybara avoiding damage as Chimaera throws knees to the body.

Aybara breaks the clinch.
Aybara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chimaera counters with a nice body kick.
Aybara throws a combination. Chimaera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Aybara misses its intended target.
Chimaera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Chimaera forces Aybara back against the cage and clinches.

Aybara breaks from the clinch.
Chimaera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aybara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aybara looks for a takedown but Chimaera sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin Aybara. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chimaera lands a hook that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Nice body punch from Chimaera.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Aybara blocks with his arms.
Chimaera lands a shoulder strike.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aybara.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aybara.
Aybara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chimaera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aybara is defending well for now.
Chimaera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Aybara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaera tries a head kick but it misses.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aybara swings for the body but Chimaera moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aybara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aybara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Aybara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aybara controlling from side mount.
Chimaera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chimaera is not content to let Aybara control the position.
Aybara cracks Chimaera with a big right hand but Chimaera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chimaera managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aybara.

Chimaera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chimaera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aybara.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aybara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimaera closes the distance but Aybara moves to the side
and Aybara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Chimaera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chimaera, right into the meat.
Aybara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chimaera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aybara.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aybara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Aybara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chimaera, right into the meat.
Chimaera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
The Chimaera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chimaera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chimaera misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Chimaera.
Aybara has Chimaera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chimaera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chimaera misses with the head strike.
Aybara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera with a knee to the head.
Aybara blocks an uppercut.
Chimaera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aybara lands an elbow just above Chimaera 's eye.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aybara.
A right handed body shot lands from Chimaera.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aybara avoids it.
Aybara can't break the clinch.
Chimaera landing knees to the head.

Aybara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch but Aybara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chimaera is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Chimaera.

Chimaera clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aybara breaks the clinch.
Chimaera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Aybara throws a shot from downtown. Chimaera moves away and avoids it.
Aybara misses with a wild body shot.
Chimaera tries to clinch but Aybara is having none of it.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Aybara does no damage.
Aybara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chimaera manages to avoid it.
Chimaera tries to clinch there but Aybara circles away.
Good exchange - Chimaera coming out on top.
Chimaera tries a head kick but it misses.
Aybara throws a wild body kick that Chimaera sees coming a mile off.
Aybara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perrin Aybara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera lands a nice looking body kick.
Chimaera works the jab nicely.
The Chimaera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaera moves in looking to clinch but Aybara pushes him off.
Chimaera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aybara.
Aybara takes a kick to the side of the head.

Chimaera instigates a clinch.
Chimaera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Aybara tries to circle away but Chimaera has him pinned against the cage.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chimaera can't find room to land a body shot as Aybara controls the action.
Chimaera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aybara is defending well for now.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head.
Chimaera swings wildly with an uppercut but Aybara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aybara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chimaera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chimaera misses with the head strike.
Aybara is working for takedown but Chimaera is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Aybara fails to land.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chimaera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aybara avoiding damage as Chimaera throws knees to the body.

Aybara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aybara blocks a head kick by Chimaera.

Chimaera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chimaera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chimaera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chimaera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aybara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Chimaera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Aybara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chimaera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chimaera moves in looking to clinch but Aybara pushes him off.
Aybara throwing a counter right hand but Chimaera manages to avoid it.
Chimaera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aybara's sensitive parts.
Aybara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chimaera wants to clinch up but Aybara keeps it at a distance.

Chimaera has managed to clinch.
Aybara wants a takedown.
Chimaera misses with a punch on the inside.
Chimaera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Chimaera.
Chimaera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aybara tries to circle away but Chimaera has him pinned against the cage.
Chimaera misses with some punches.
Chimaera lands a nice knee to the body.
Chimaera lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Chimaera landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chimaera.
Aybara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chimaera lands with a short shot to the head.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Aybara blocks with his arms.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aybara.
Chimaera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chimaera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chimaera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimaera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chimaera.
Aybara wants to get back to striking at distance but Chimaera won't allow it.
Chimaera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chimaera dodges an elbow strike from Aybara.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chimaera.
Chimaera connects with a knee to the head.
Chimaera lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Aybara is rocked!
Chimaera has a couple of punches blocked by Aybara.
Aybara is looking to break free of the clinch but Chimaera has double underhooks.
Aybara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Chimaera.
Chimaera lands with a short shot to the head.
Perrin Aybara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Aybara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aybara wants to break free but Chimaera has control.
Aybara seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chimaera.

Aybara manages to break the clinch.
Chimaera is looking to clinch.
Chimaera connects with an inside leg kick.

Chimaera moves into the clinch.
Chimaera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.

Aybara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aybara misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Chimaera counters with a crisp one two that drops Aybara! Chimaera thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Aybara to his feet! Aybara is in big trouble!
Chimaera doesn't manage to clinch there - Aybara circles away.
Some wild striking there from Aybara.
Aybara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chimaera scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aybara misses with a hook to the body
and Chimaera counters with a leg kick.

Chimaera lands a left and a right that send Aybara crashing to the mat, dazed. Chimaera thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chimaera throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Aybara crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Chimaera!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Chimaera thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Cantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peace has chosen AC/DC Thunder Struck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cantor
vs
Peace

175 cm
34
165 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

189 cm
29
165 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Fast

Sin City Allstars

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 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Cantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Warren Peace!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantor fails with a takedown attempt.

Peace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Peace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
Peace is looking to take a break and control but Cantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peace is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cantor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cantor is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
Peace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cantor trying to remain calm as Peace controls from the top position.
Cantor's coaches at Spetznaz Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
It looks like Peace might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cantor can't do much from the bottom here.
Cantor is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peace is looking to take a break and control but Cantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cantor is looking to regain half guard here but Peace keeps moving and retains side control.
Cantor wants to control but Peace postures up.

Peace tries for a kimura but Cantor is defending well.
Peace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantor keeps working.
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
Peace takes a little break here. Cantor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor is not content to let Peace control the position.
Cantor tries to bench press Peace off him but Peace keeps the position.
We've been informed that Peace has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cantor is trying to control Peace's posture but Peace avoids it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peace defending well as Cantor loads up on a big left hand.
Peace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cantor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cantor somewhat.
Peace appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

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.
Cantor throws an off balance right hand
and Peace counters with a straight right hand.

Peace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cantor did well to prevent Peace getting side control.
Cantor trying to get back to full guard but Peace takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cantor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peace controlling the pace for now.
Cantor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cantor trying to control but Peace is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Peace dominated that round.
That's time! Cantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cantor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cantor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peace circles away.

Peace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cantor!
Peace trying to control the action but Cantor is working from the bottom.
Peace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor struggling a bit here.
Peace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantor keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peace working away.
Cantor tries to buck Peace off but Peace is having none of it.
Cantor is trying to control Peace's posture but Peace avoids it.
Peace is looking to take a break and control but Cantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Peace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cantor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peace trying to control the position but Cantor is working away.
Peace just content to control the position.
Peace's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
Cantor gets back to half guard.
Cantor is controlling Peace's trapped leg to prevent Peace from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor won't allow Peace to pass to mount.
Peace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cantor has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cantor.

Cantor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Warren Peace has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peace is refusing to be controlled, as Cantor sits in half guard.

Peace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cantor pulls his head out easily.

Peace actively working from the bottom here.

Peace looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantor working the head and body with strikes.

Peace looking for submissions off his back.

Peace looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cantor passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Peace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cantor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cantor is in Peace's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peace is on top in guard.

Peace wants to pass the guard but Cantor is keeping the position.
Peace trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cantor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peace defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor working a defensive guard here.
Cantor has his hands on Peace's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peace slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Cantor is looking for a triangle but Peace pushes his legs off easily.
Peace preventing the sweep.
Peace is stalling in the full guard.
Cantor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two 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.
Peace preventing the sweep.

Cantor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peace defends well.
Peace is pushing down on Cantor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cantor is fighting to maintain full guard but Peace has managed to sneak the leg through.

Peace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peace keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peace is trying to control the action in half guard but Cantor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cantor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peace trying to control the action but Cantor is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cantor works the jab nicely.
Peace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cantor under the eye.

Cantor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peace's guard.
Cantor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cantor tries to free his leg and advance position but Peace is retaining full guard.

Peace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren Peace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peace is trying to hold Cantor in close to prevent damage but Cantor has managed to pass into half guard.

Peace actively working from the bottom here.

Peace is defending against the submission attempts here by Cantor.
Cantor content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantor working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peace 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Peace!
An out of breath Warren Peace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Small
vs
Jeremy

167 cm
29
155 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

172 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeremy throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeremy lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
It looked like Small wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeremy missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeremy throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Jeremy throws a big shot that misses.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy misses with a few strikes there.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Jeremy manages to avoid it.
Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
A countering left hand to the body from Jeremy misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small dodges the punch combination from Jeremy.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jeremy counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Small is defended easily by Jeremy.
Small fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeremy avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Jeremy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeremy moves out of range as Small strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Jeremy swings widly with a right hand

and Small counters with a takedown into side control.
Small taking a break here but Jeremy is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small stalling away here and it's allowed Jeremy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jeremy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small wants to pass the guard but Jeremy is keeping the position.
Small is fighting to break Jeremy's control of his arms but Jeremy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small postures up in Jeremy's guard and throws a big left but Jeremy blocks it.
Small forces his way into half guard.
Small trying to control the action but Jeremy is working from the bottom.
Jeremy is looking to improve his position.

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.
Small throwing shots but Jeremy is blocking nicely.
Small trying to control from half guard but Jeremy is working away.
Jeremy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Small decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeremy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Small.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Jeremy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Jeremy!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jeremy looks to land a combination. Small sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeremy lands with a right hand.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small staying out of range there.
Small misses with a shot to the body
and Jeremy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeremy misses with a hook
and Small counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ron Jeremy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeremy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Jeremy coming out on top.
Jeremy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Small as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Small.
Jeremy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeremy looks to land a body kick but Small moved away.
Small is looking to counter punch.
Small throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeremy's waist but Jeremy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Small off to one side.
Jeremy cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small digs a good hook to Jeremy's body.
Small shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small misses with a hook.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeremy scores with a nice strike.

Jeremy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Small to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeremy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jeremy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Jeremy thumps Small with a low kick.
Small throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeremy's waist but Jeremy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Small off to one side.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Jeremy takes one to the side of the head.

Small drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeremy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small advances to half guard.
Jeremy tries to kick Small off but Small keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Small is stalling here. Jeremy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Small seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jeremy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Small 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.

Jeremy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Small stops Jeremy from passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Small will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jeremy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Small finds it's way round the side to connect with Jeremy's head.
Small scores with a nice strike.
Jeremy throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
Small looks to land a combination but Jeremy avoids it well.
Jeremy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeremy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
Small 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a double jab.
It looked like Small was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jeremy works Small's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Jeremy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Small walks into a jab.
Small moves away from the strike by Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Jeremy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Small checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Small tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeremy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeremy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small throws a series of punches but Jeremy avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeremy.
Small scores with a nice head shot.
Jeremy wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Jeremy ducks down to avoid it.
Jeremy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Small 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.
Jeremy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Small cracks Jeremy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeremy is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
Small fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy dodges the punch combination from Small.
Small ducks right into an uppercut from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeremy digs a good body shot into Small's ribs.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy blocks a jab.
Jeremy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Small looks to land a combination. Jeremy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jeremy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeremy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Small gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Jeremy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Jeremy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeremy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeremy is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
Jeremy leaves Small with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jeremy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jeremy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
A very excited looking Ron Jeremy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefteris Papaioanou told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ericsson
vs
Papaioanou

186 cm
27
212 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

190 cm
32
205 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ericsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ericsson.
Papaioanou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Ericsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ericsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Papaioanou's calf.
Ericsson feints and then cracks Papaioanou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papaioanou down.
Papaioanou connects with a right hand. Ericsson shakes it off.
Papaioanou misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Papaioanou misses.
Ericsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ericsson misses with a straight left.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Ericsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Papaioanou!
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!
Papaioanou is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
Papaioanou is trying to escape the position but Ericsson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping him busy.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Papaioanou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ericsson is working away from the top position though.
Ericsson works his way into side control.
Papaioanou is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ericsson grinds an elbow into Papaioanou's temple.
Ericsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Papaioanou is avoiding damage well.
Papaioanou is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
Ericsson controlling from side mount.
Ericsson grinds an elbow into Papaioanou's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papaioanou is looking for a sweep.
Papaioanou taking a bit of punishment here - Ericsson scoring with strikes.
Papaioanou can't do much from the bottom here.
Papaioanou is looking for a sweep.
Papaioanou is still trying to improve position.
Papaioanou is trying to work for a sweep but Ericsson has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ericsson trying to keep a closed guard but Papaioanou is proving a slippery customer.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Ericsson keeps moving.
Ericsson keeping full guard, as Papaioanou tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson pulls Papaioanou in to control the position.
Papaioanou postures up.
My spies in LOD: Better Alternative inform me that Papaioanou has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Papaioanou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Papaioanou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ericsson manages to avoid it.
Papaioanou misses with a leg kick.
Papaioanou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Papaioanou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ericsson lands a nice hook to Papaioanou's body. Papaioanou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ericsson lands the left hand.
Papaioanou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Papaioanou misses its intended target.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papaioanou can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ericsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Papaioanou throws out a leg kick but Ericsson moves out of range and Papaioanou only half commits.
Ericsson scores with a leg kick.
Ericsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ericsson scores with a jab to the body.
Ericsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Papaioanou blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ericsson.
Ericsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papaioanou moves away.
Ericsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ericsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Ericsson sizes up Papaioanou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou misses with a hook. Ericsson ducked under it nicely.
Ericsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papaioanou has time to react.
Papaioanou throws a big shot that misses.
Papaioanou throws a body punch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Papaioanou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ludvig Ericsson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ericsson.
Papaioanou throws a low kick, looking for Ericsson's leg but Ericsson calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ericsson!
Ericsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papaioanou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ericsson throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.

Ericsson rushes Papaioanou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ericsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papaioanous head.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Ericsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Papaioanou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papaioanou can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
Papaioanou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Ericsson lands a nice uppercut.

Ericsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ericsson manages to end up in side control.
Papaioanou keeps Ericsson under control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson with the ground and pound but Papaioanou regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ericsson in particular looking to stall.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papaioanou trying to hold on to Ericsson's head to control him but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Papaioanou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Papaioanou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papaioanou won't allow Ericsson to pass to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papaioanou lands a right hook to the body.
Ericsson misses with a jab to the body
and Papaioanou counters with a left to the body.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericsson.
Papaioanou misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Papaioanou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ericsson missing with a left hand there. Papaioanou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Ericsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Papaioanou quickly recovers to half guard.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Papaioanou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ericsson controlling the action here.
Papaioanou controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson misses with a head shot. Papaioanou uses the momentum to regain guard.
Papaioanou seems keen to control Ericsson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson lands a couple of digs.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Papaioanou keeping full guard, as Ericsson tries to pass.
Ericsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Papaioanou looking for a sweep. Not yet Papaioanou, not yet.
Lefteris Papaioanou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Ericsson passes Papaioanou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ericsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Papaioanou!
Ericsson wants to control the pace but Papaioanou is squirming around nicely.
Papaioanou tries to reverse the position but Ericsson maintains control.
Ericsson breaks from Papaioanou's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ericsson with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ericsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Papaioanou is in a horrible position here. Ericsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Papaioanou is looking to get to half guard.
Papaioanou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ericsson landing punches.

Papaioanou is rocked!
Ericsson cracks Papaioanou with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!