gc152.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe comes to the cage accompanied by Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. Mark Hales struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mark Hales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Poe
vs
Hales

181 cm
34
168 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

204 cm
28
188 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Fast

Amped Performance

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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, EA Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hales!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poe jabs at Hales's body.
Poe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Poe.
Hales steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poe. That one must have hurt.
Hales looks winded!
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hales.
Hales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Hales is rocked!
Poe drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hales's head, knocking him out cold! Poe is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). EA Poe!
After the big win, EA Poe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Khatir Afridi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Afridi
vs
Jay

167 cm
27
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

163 cm
30
140 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khatir Afridi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay tried to score with a low kick but Afridi checks it.
Afridi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Afridi throws a shot to the body.
Jay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Afridi defends well and Jay ends up having to push Afridi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Afridi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Afridi.
Jay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Afridi cracks Jay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Afridi cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs.

Jay instigates a clinch.
Jay blocks a body shot from Afridi.
Afridi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Afridi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Afridi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Afridi scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Afridi throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Afridi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Afridi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Afridi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jay should have avoided that one.
Afridi misses the shot to the body.
Afridi misses with a wild combination.
Afridi misses with a left hand
and Jay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Afridi's knee momentarily.
A big left from Afridi misses.
Afridi lands a leg kick that knocks Jay off balance momentarily.
Jay throws a body punch but Afridi moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Afridi.
Jay wants to clinch.
Afridi throws a low kick but Jay avoids it.
The fighters circling - Afridi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Afridi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jay tries to land a front kick but Afridi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Afridi keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Jay is fighting to break Afridi's control of his arms but Afridi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Afridi working for a triangle but Jay defends it easily.
Afridi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afridi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Afridi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jay lands a nice hook to Afridi's body. Afridi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jay.
Jay advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afridi is working to get back to half guard.
Jay looking to control but Afridi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Afridi regains half guard.
Afridi is not content to let Jay control the position.

Afridi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jay pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Afridi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Jay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Afridi defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khatir Afridi 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.

Jay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Afridi tries to keep at a distance but Jay has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Afridi.
Jay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Afridi prevents it.
Jay avoiding damage.
Afridi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afridi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Afridi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Afridi can't find room to land a body shot as Jay controls the action.
Jay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khatir Afridi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Afridi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Afridi is trying to break free.

Jay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Afridi regains guard.
Jay pushing down on Afridi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Afridi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jay pulls his head out easily.

Afridi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jay pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jay fails to move to back control.
Jay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afridi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Afridi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jay avoids the attempt from Afridi to control.

Jay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Afridi is now in Jay's guard. A big mistake from Jay there, giving up the dominant position!
Jay pulls Afridi in to control the position.
Afridi looking to sit in guard and control but Jay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Afridi keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afridi is trying to control the position but Jay postures up.
Afridi keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Jay stopping the sweep attempt from Afridi.
Afridi keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Afridi pulls Jay in close to his closed guard and prevents Jay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Afridi wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jay content to stall in guard here.
Afridi controlling the position.

Afridi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Afridi working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Afridi throws a leg kick but Jay moved away.
Afridi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jay.
It looked like Afridi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bee Jay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Afridi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Afridi misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Afridi shakes him off and moves away.
Afridi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Afridi.
Afridi misses with a straight right.
Afridi thows a leg kick but Jay checks it
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Jay blocks the low kick.
Jay feints the counter takedown.
Jay darts in looking for a takedown but Afridi gets double underhooks and turns Jay into the cage.
Afridi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Afridi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Afridi stuns Jay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afridi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Afridi but Afridi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khatir Afridi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Afridi to the mat! Afridi manages to get full guard.

Jay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Afridi keeping full guard, as Jay tries to pass.
Jay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay looking to sit in guard and control but Afridi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Afridi trying to move into half guard but instead Jay has managed to sweep!

Afridi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Afridi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Afridi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jay trying to control but Afridi is working from the bottom.
Bee Jay has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afridi keeping full guard, as Jay tries to pass.
Jay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Afridi keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Afridi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Jay looking to pass the guard.

Afridi has his foot on Jay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jay works his way back into a safe position though.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Afridi misses.
Afridi just misses with a punch to the body.
Khatir Afridi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Afridi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Afridi throws an off balance right hand

and Jay counters with a shoot takedown. Afridi fights it but they end up in guard.
Afridi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Afridi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jay is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Afridi.

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 Khatir Afridi.
I think Afridi 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bo Angliese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Angliese
vs
Wasa

172 cm
28
155 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

177 cm
31
145 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Amped Performance

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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Angliese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angliese dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Angliese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angliese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasa moves away.
Wasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Angliese is just out of range.
Angliese blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Angliese lands with a nice combination. Wasa backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.

Wasa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Angliese quickly recovers to half guard.

Wasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Wasa seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Angliese defends it.

Wasa is looking for a kimura but Angliese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasa to get the leverage.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Angliese defending well.

Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Angliese is not content to let Wasa control the position.

Wasa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Angliese is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masa Wasa!
An out of breath Masa Wasa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bo Angliese spoke after the fight, saying 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksanteri Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin has chosen CCCP as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zuma
vs
Karelin

190 cm
28
255 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

191 cm
39
286 lbs
32 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Monte Zuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksanteri Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Zuma with a jab.
Karelin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Karelin to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Karelin slips under a jab.

Zuma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Karelin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin takes one to the side of the head.
Zuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karelin.
Zuma lands a head shot.
Zuma throws a wild body kick that Karelin sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Zuma misses.

Karelin clinches up with Zuma and pushes him back against the cage.

Karelin breaks the clinch.
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuma.
Zuma throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Zuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE WARRIORS in the buildup to the fight.
Aleksanteri Karelin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zuma can pounce on him.

Karelin has closed the distance and engaged Zuma in a clinch.
Zuma lands a right hand.

Zuma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma is taking a breather. Karelin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to escape.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zuma trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.

Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zuma stops Karelin from getting back to his feet.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zuma seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to stand back up but Zuma is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Zuma misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
Karelin walks into a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Karelin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zuma throws a head kick that half lands.
Karelin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zuma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Zuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Karelin's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma throws a leg kick but Karelin moved away.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Karelin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karelin throws a good cross that connects.
Zuma throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karelin momentarily.
Zuma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zuma lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zuma.
Karelin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Karelin counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Karelin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karelin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Zuma connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuma moves away.
Zuma is looking to counter the offense by Karelin and move into the clinch.
Karelin avoids the head kick by Zuma.
Karelin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karelin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zuma thinking.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.
Zuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Karelin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Zuma tenderised Karelin's leg. Karelin is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Karelin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karelin.
Karelin defending well as Zuma loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuma manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma.
Zuma misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Zuma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuma throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuma misses with a low kick.
Zuma misses with a head kick.
Karelin is looking for the big counter here.
Zuma is looking to land body kicks.
Karelin swings for the body but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuma throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuma manages to avoid it.
Zuma misses with a looping left.
Zuma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zuma has his takedown stuffed
and Zuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Zuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuma tries to move into range but Karelin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Zuma rushes Karelin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin blocks an uppercut.

Zuma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Karelin has one foot on Zuma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuma throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.

Zuma has closed the distance and engaged Karelin in a clinch.
Zuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zuma.
Karelin trying to control the position but instead, Zuma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karelin into the cage.
Zuma lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Karelin controlling the action here for a moment.
Zuma lands with a light punch inside.
Zuma keeps control of Karelin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karelin wants to stall.
Zuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Karelin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monte Zuma is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin scores with a shot to the body.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karelin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuma scores with a decent looking hook.
Karelin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zuma misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuma misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Karelin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuma ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Karelin walks into a straight right hand from Zuma.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
Zuma scores with a leg kick.
Karelin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Monte Zuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Karelin takes one to the chin there.
Zuma misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karelin's hands.
Zuma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Karelin. Those never looked like landing.
Zuma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karelin manages to circle out of the way.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Karelin circles away easily
and Karelin counters with a straight right hand.
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuma counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Zuma connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Zuma pushes Karelin away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Zuma thows a leg kick but Karelin checks it
and Karelin counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zuma.
Zuma connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zuma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karelin checks it well.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Zuma misses with a hook
and Karelin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuma lands an overhand right.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karelin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karelin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karelin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zuma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Karelin.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Zuma finds it's target.
Zuma lands with an overhand left.
Zuma catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
Zuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Zuma.
Nice uppercut there from Zuma.
Karelin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
Zuma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karelin throws out a counter right but Zuma avoids it with no problem.
Zuma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuma dips to his left and cracks Karelin with an uppercut!
Zuma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karelin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuma somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karelin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Karelin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuma throws a wild body kick that Karelin sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Zuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuma throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Karelin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aleksanteri Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuma rather than just go for the knockout.
Karelin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karelin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuma - the referee stops the clock and Karelin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuma. Karelin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuma misses with an uppercut.

Zuma ducks straight into an uppercut from Karelin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Zuma manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Zuma is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zuma pulls Karelin in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zuma, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulu comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. Kylla Ei will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pulu
vs
Ei

182 cm
29
280 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

210 cm
35
289 lbs
34 - 19 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)
Amped Performance

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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulu checks a leg kick nicely.

Ei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ei is trying to stall.
Pulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ei controls his hands.
Pulu lands a nice uppercut.
Ei lands a good knee to the midsection. Pulu won't want to take too many of those.
Ei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulu backwards.
Our sources have told us that Pulu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulu.

Pulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ei lands a jab to the head.
Pulu fails to land the takedown.
Pulu goes for a double leg but Ei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ei continues to drive forward.
Ei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Ei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ei moves out of range of the body kick from Pulu.
Ei flicks out a counter leg kick but Pulu steps away.
Ei throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ei throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu loads up on a big right hand but Ei slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Ei forces Pulu back against the cage and clinches.
Ei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ei is pushing Pulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ei pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Pulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ei is looking to slow Pulu down with leg kicks.
Pulu throws a right and a left that Ei avoids nicely.
Ei moves out of range as Pulu throws a body kick.

Ei moves into the clinch.
Pulu takes a shot to the head.
Ei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu tries to work over Ei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ei trying to land knees to the body.
Pulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ei is pushing Pulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulu lands a nice uppercut.
Ei misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulu.
Pulu pushes Ei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ei blocks a body shot from Pulu.
Pulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ei lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulu.
Ei blocking some punches.
Ei throws a head punch that misses.
Ei throws a head punch that misses.
Pulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulu blocks an uppercut.
Pulu misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulu backwards.

Pulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ei throws a leg kick but Pulu checks it.
Pulu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulu throws out a loose jab but Ei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ei slips under a jab from Pulu.
A big right from Pulu misses.
Pulu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ei on the side of the head.
Ei throws a leg kick but Pulu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulu misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ei. No joy for Pulu on that attempt.
Ei shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulu misses the shot to the body.
Ei misses with a low kick.
It looked like Pulu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ei.
Pulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ei thumps Pulu with a low kick.
Ei avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Ei.
Ei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pulu takes a step back to recover.
Pulu looks to land a right hand but Ei moved out of range.
Pulu motions for Ei to come forward. Pulu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ei swinging wildly here.
Ei tries to score with a low kick but Pulu moves his leg out of the way.
Pulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kylla Ei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulu misses with a hook
and Ei counters with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ei.
Pulu misses with an uppercut
and Ei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ei throws a leg kick which misses Pulu's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulu tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylla Ei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maki Pulu's cut.
That's time! Pulu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pulu avoids the head kick by Ei.
A little feinted left hand from Pulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ei checks a low kick from Pulu.
Pulu 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.
Ei lands with a slapping head kick.
Ei slaps away a takedown attempt from Pulu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulu's head.

Maki Pulu's cut is getting worse.
Pulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pulu will feel that in the morning.
Ei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ei misses with a double jab.
Pulu is looking to counter punch.
Ei checks a leg kick.
Pulu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ei counters with a one-two to the body.
Ei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu misses with a kick to the body.
Pulu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulu lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ei connects with a solid leg kick.
Maki Pulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulu throws a body kick that misses.
Pulu misses with a looping left.
Ei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pulu is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulu throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ei! But no joy.
Pulu lands with a shot to the body.
Ei tries to clinch but Pulu moves out of range.
Pulu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulu tries to land a front kick but Ei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulu fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ei 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 Pulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Ei gets caught napping as Pulu dives in and scores a takedown. Ei manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulu prevents Ei from getting back to his feet.
Pulu is looking to advance position but Ei has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pulu can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ei pulls his head out easily.

Pulu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pulu wants to get back to full guard.
Ei controlling the pace.
Pulu wants to improve his position but Ei is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ei controlling the pace.
Pulu moves into full guard.

Pulu working for submissions but it's allowed Ei to get to half guard.
Ei is thwarting Pulu's attempts to control the position.

Ei decides to stand up.
Pulu fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylla Ei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maki Pulu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pulu misses with a leg kick.
Ei defending well as Pulu loads up on a big left hand.
As Pulu backs off Ei throws a huge counter combo but Pulu manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Pulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ei blocks a head kick by Pulu.
Ei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pulu misses with a body shot.
Pulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulu checks it well.
Pulu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ei throws a nice head kick!
Pulu misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ei.
Ei blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ei misses with a low kick as Pulu jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ei throws a leg kick but Pulu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kylla Ei seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulu backing away here, and Ei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pulu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Pulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pulu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulu misses the target.
Ei connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulu misses with a head kick.
Ei feints a counter leg kick.
Pulu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Pulu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ei quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ei is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maki Pulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei is trying to stand.
Pulu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ei is looking to escape.
Pulu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ei is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ei is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pulu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ei has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ei!
Ei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ei is one step ahead there.
Ei advances to half guard.

Pulu looking for submissions off his back.
Pulu wants to improve his position but Ei is controlling well.
Pulu wants to get back to full guard but Ei has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ei pushes Pulu off looking to stand but Pulu dives back in and keeps control.
Kylla Ei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Pulu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ei defend it? Pulu steps over the head and cranks it - Ei is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pulu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maki Pulu!
An out of breath Maki Pulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.