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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Untamo Kalervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waylon Mercy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kalervo
vs
Mercy

190 cm
23
191 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

190 cm
25
203 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Untamo Kalervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waylon Mercy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalervo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalervo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercy lands with a slapping head kick.
Mercy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kalervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercy.
Mercy defending well as Kalervo loads up on a big left hand.
Kalervo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercy's sensitive parts.
Mercy misses with an uppercut. Kalervo saw that one coming.
Kalervo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kalervo duly obliges.
Kalervo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Kalervo.
An inside leg kick from Kalervo misses.
Kalervo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalervo is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalervo misses the jab.
Kalervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Kalervo.
Kalervo tries to clinch up.
Mercy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kalervo blocks it well.
Mercy throws a leg kick but Kalervo moved away.
Kalervo blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercy.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercy is just out of range.
Kalervo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Mercy moved out of range.
Mercy throws out a counter right but Kalervo avoids it with no problem.
Kalervo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Kalervo has closed the distance and engaged Mercy in a clinch.
Mercy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kalervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalervo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercy is out of range and Kalervo settles back down.
Mercy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Mercy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercy lands with a slapping head kick.
Kalervo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalervo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalervo throws a lazy body kick
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalervo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalervo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercy lands a body shot.
Kalervo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercy throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalervo misses the target.
Kalervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercy throws a head kick that misses.
Mercy moves forwards but Kalervo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kalervo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalervo connects with a looping right hand.
Kalervo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercy checks it well.
Mercy lands a two punch combo.
Kalervo throws a leg kick but Mercy checks it.
Kalervo throws a hook but Mercy blocks it.
Kalervo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercy.
Kalervo staying out of range there.
Kalervo looks for the body kick but Mercy saw that one coming.
Good work by Kalervo as he checks the leg kick.
Mercy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercy cracks the inside of Kalervo's front leg.
Mercy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalervo is out of range.
Mercy sizes up Kalervo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mercy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalervo under the eye.
Mercy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercy connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercy takes one to the side of the head.
Mercy misses the jab.
Kalervo throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercy counters with a nice body shot.
Mercy throws a head kick that half lands.
Kalervo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mercy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kalervo misses with a straight right.
Kalervo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercy scores with a push kick.
Kalervo throws a leg kick but Mercy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercy missing with a left hand there. Kalervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercy throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kalervo moves away from the strike by Mercy.
Kalervo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mercy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalervo's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercy 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 Kalervo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalervo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalervo throws a right hand that misses
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
Mercy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercy misses the target.
Kalervo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalervo misses the target.
Nice body punch from Mercy.
Mercy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalervo.
Mercy throws a low kick but Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy looks to land a right hand but Kalervo moved out of range.
Mercy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercy swinging wildly here.
Mercy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mercy throws the kick towards the body but Kalervo avoids it.
Mercy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mercy connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Kalervo wants to clinch up but Mercy keeps it at a distance.
Mercy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Waylon Mercy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalervo throws a big shot that misses.
Mercy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalervo under the eye.
Kalervo moves out of range as Mercy strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercy throws out the jab.
Kalervo throws a right and a left that Mercy avoids nicely.
Mercy feints a counter leg kick.
Mercy lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalervo!
Mercy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a straight left.
Mercy scores with a jab.
Mercy connects with the punch.
Kalervo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mercy.
Kalervo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mercy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercy throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalervo tries to clinch up.
Mercy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalervo.
Mercy connects with a nice looking jab.
Mercy tries to land a front kick but Kalervo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercy misses with a wild combination.
Kalervo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mercy looks to land a left hand but Kalervo moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercy.
Kalervo tests Mercy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Mercy.
Kalervo lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalervo tries to move into range but Mercy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Mercy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalervo.
Mercy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalervo throws a hook but Mercy blocks it.
No joy there for Mercy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Mercy blocks the low kick.
Mercy sizes up Kalervo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Kalervo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalervo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kalervo checks a leg kick.
Mercy misses with a body kick.
Mercy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
Mercy is looking to chop away at Kalervo's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waylon Mercy 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!

Mercy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalervo in his tracks.
Kalervo throws a head kick but Mercy moves out of range.
Kalervo misses with an uppercut
and Mercy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
Kalervo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mercy throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mercy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Kalervo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalervo punishes Mercy's body with a nice straight punch.
Mercy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Kalervo misses.
A big right from Mercy misses.
Kalervo jabs Mercy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercy 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 Kalervo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalervo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalervo 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.
Kalervo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercy to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalervo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercy's head.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
Kalervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mercy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalervo on the side of the head.
Mercy misses with a looping left.
Kalervo checks a low kick from Mercy.
Kalervo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mercy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo lands an overhand right.
Kalervo takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Kalervo clinches.

Mercy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercy tries to score with a low kick but Kalervo moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Mercy misses.
Kalervo is looking to chop away at Mercy's legs.

Kalervo instigates a clinch.
Kalervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercy avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mercy.
Kalervo has a couple of punches blocked by Mercy.
Mercy is trying to break the clinch but Kalervo is controlling him.
Mercy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercy is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mercy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.
A punch combination from Kalervo misses.
Kalervo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalervo lands a jab to the nose.
Kalervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mercy avoids the body shot from Kalervo.
Waylon Mercy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercy.
Kalervo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mercy just manages to avoid it.

Kalervo pushes Mercy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalervo misses with some punches.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Untamo Kalervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercy.
Kalervo working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercy wants to break free but Kalervo has control.
Mercy blocks an uppercut.

Mercy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalervo lands with a shot to the body.
Kalervo misses the body punch
and Kalervo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercy manages to avoid it.
Kalervo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalervo throws a head kick but Mercy moves out of range.
Mercy counters with a body kick.
Mercy feints a jab promting Kalervo to slip. Mercy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalervo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waylon Mercy.
I've got Mercy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waylon Mercy!
Waylon Mercy made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Bundles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundles has chosen It's Tricky by Run DMC as his entrance music. Rodney Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Smith
vs
Bundles

173 cm
24
162 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Bundles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bundles slips the punch.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Bundles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith walks into a jab.
Bundles lands a jab.
Bundles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bundles has time to react.
Bundles misses with a looping left.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Bundles.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Bundles checks a low kick from Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bundles! But no joy.
Smith throws a combination that misses
enabling Bundles to counter with a crisp jab.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundles defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Bundles punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bundles.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundles as he avoids it easily.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bundles finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Good shot there by Bundles.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundles misses the target.
Bundles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bundles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips under a jab from Bundles.
The fighters circle, before Bundles throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bundles lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ray Bundles!
A very excited looking Ray Bundles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoreaux AssKicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Rhinehold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think AssKicken might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 5 finger death punch: Bad Company. Rhinehold is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cream. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

AssKicken
vs
Rhinehold

190 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

195 cm
23
222 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Aspire Nutrition

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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thoreaux AssKicken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Burt Rhinehold!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut
and AssKicken counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Rhinehold looks to land a left hand but AssKicken moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as AssKicken checks a leg kick.
AssKicken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold slips under a jab from AssKicken.
AssKicken backing away here, and Rhinehold unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Rhinehold misses

so AssKicken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rhinehold is trying to keep AssKicken in close.
AssKicken looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

AssKicken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rhinehold is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of AssKicken, into his guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhinehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AssKicken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
AssKicken wants to sweep but no luck.
AssKicken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhinehold's guard.

Rhinehold stopping the sweep attempt from AssKicken.

Rhinehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and AssKicken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhinehold has managed to get both his arms back between AssKicken's legs - danger averted.
AssKicken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

AssKicken tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhinehold is retaining full guard.
AssKicken looking to sit in guard and control but Rhinehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

I've been told that Rhinehold has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold content to stall in guard here.

AssKicken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
AssKicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhinehold sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold wants to pass the guard but AssKicken is keeping the position.

AssKicken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhinehold preventing the sweep.
AssKicken keeping moving, preventing Rhinehold from controlling successfully.
Rhinehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
AssKicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhinehold wants to pass the guard but AssKicken is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
AssKicken trying to control the position.
AssKicken being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhinehold wants to clinch.
AssKicken connects with a crisp jab.
Thoreaux AssKicken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhinehold misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rhinehold lands with a right hand.
AssKicken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhinehold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
AssKicken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rhinehold just manages to avoid it.
AssKicken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhinehold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Rhinehold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rhinehold missing with a left hand there. AssKicken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
AssKicken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhinehold slips a straight right by AssKicken.
A slapping leg kick lands for AssKicken.
AssKicken throws a nice looking combination but Rhinehold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhinehold follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhinehold.
AssKicken feinted with a counter takedown.
AssKicken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
AssKicken throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rhinehold holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AssKicken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhineholds head.
AssKicken misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through AssKicken's defenses.

It looks like Thoreaux AssKicken has been cut.

AssKicken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
AssKicken misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Rhinehold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhinehold scores with a nice right hand.
Rhinehold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
AssKicken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
AssKicken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
AssKicken throws a hook but Rhinehold blocks it.
Rhinehold wants to counter the offense by AssKicken and move into the clinch position.
Rhinehold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of AssKicken's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken slips under a jab from Rhinehold.
AssKicken is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AssKicken misses with a straight left.
Rhinehold is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AssKicken, as that shot connected.
Rhinehold tries to work over AssKicken's front leg with a kick but AssKicken checks it.
AssKicken swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhinehold tries to clinch
and Rhinehold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhinehold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from AssKicken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold is looking to score with low kicks.
AssKicken gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from AssKicken misses.
AssKicken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AssKicken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
AssKicken throws a body punch but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by AssKicken.
AssKicken lands a nice shot to the body.
AssKicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhinehold. Rhinehold obviously looking to wear him down.
AssKicken throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhinehold's hands.
Rhinehold tries to land a front kick but AssKicken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
AssKicken is looking to counter punch.
AssKicken misses with a kick to the body.
AssKicken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhinehold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
AssKicken looks to land a left hand but Rhinehold moved out of range nicely.
Rhinehold avoids the body shot from AssKicken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from AssKicken.
AssKicken connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhinehold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from AssKicken. Those never looked like landing.
AssKicken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhinehold can do to turn this around?
AssKicken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Rhinehold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AssKicken was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a nice leg kick that just misses AssKicken's sensitive parts.
Jab from AssKicken.
AssKicken avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from AssKicken, right into the meat.
AssKicken connects with a body shot that sends Rhinehold's belly button to the back.
AssKicken ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold throws a looping overhand right but AssKicken ducks down to avoid it.
AssKicken tries to counter with a takedown but Rhinehold is quick to defend against it.
Thoreaux AssKicken is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhinehold blocks the leg kick.
Rhinehold moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhinehold slips under a jab.
AssKicken scores with a leg kick.
Rhinehold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps AssKicken's head backwards.
AssKicken works the jab nicely.
AssKicken throws a nice looking combination but Rhinehold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
AssKicken misses with a looping left.
AssKicken cracks Rhinehold with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by AssKicken.
A jab from Rhinehold misses.
AssKicken moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhinehold.
Burt Rhinehold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AssKicken jabs at Rhinehold's body.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but AssKicken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
AssKicken misses with a hook.
AssKicken connects with a jab.
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!
AssKicken slips a jab from Rhinehold.
AssKicken loads up on a big right hand but Rhinehold slips the punch.
Rhinehold thows a left - swing and a miss!
AssKicken tries to counter with a takedown but Rhinehold is quick to defend against it.
Rhinehold throws a jab when AssKicken was well out of range.
AssKicken with a jab.
Rhinehold throws a right and a left that AssKicken avoids nicely.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot.
Rhinehold scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhinehold.
Nice jab there from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold with a nice cross.
Rhinehold walks into a stiff left hand from AssKicken.
A jab from AssKicken finds it's way through Rhinehold's defenses.
Rhinehold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but AssKicken is out of range.
Rhinehold moves out of range as AssKicken strikes.
AssKicken scores with a jab. Rhinehold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhinehold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhinehold there as he acknowledges the shot.
AssKicken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhinehold circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but AssKicken avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as AssKicken blocks the low kick.
AssKicken throws a looping overhand right but Rhinehold ducks down to avoid it.
Rhinehold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhinehold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhinehold loads up on a big right hand but AssKicken slips the punch.
AssKicken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rhinehold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhinehold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed AssKicken momentarily.

AssKicken is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Thoreaux AssKicken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AssKicken, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoreaux AssKicken!
Thoreaux AssKicken gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tung Fo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donsone DeNeville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fo
vs
DeNeville

200 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
224 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Aspire 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tung Fo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fo moves in looking to clinch but DeNeville pushes him off.
Fo fails with the takedown

and DeNeville moves into the clinch.
DeNeville throws a punch but it's blocked by Fo.
Fo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fo jumps guard but DeNeville stands there with Fo around his waist. Fo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeNeville just stands there and leans against the cage.

DeNeville tightens his grip and picks Fo up, before dumping him to the ground. Fo manages to land in guard.
DeNeville connects with a couple of short punches.
DeNeville trying to control but Fo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville tries to free his leg and advance position but Fo is retaining full guard.
Fo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fo, not yet.
Fo has momentary wrist control but DeNeville slips an elbow through the middle.

DeNeville got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeNeville has managed to get both his arms back between Fo's legs - danger averted.
DeNeville trying to control the position from guard on top but Fo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeNeville's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
My spies in Xtreme MMA inform me that DeNeville has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
DeNeville passes Fo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fo tries to roll over but DeNeville keeps him under control.

Fo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fo gets back to full guard.
DeNeville is in close to Fo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeNeville trying to control but Fo is working from the bottom.
Fo wants to sweep here but DeNeville controlling him for the moment.
DeNeville content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeNeville manages to get himself to full guard.

Fo pushing down on DeNeville's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fo is working for a submission of some sort.
Fo tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeNeville knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fo wants to advance to full mount but DeNeville doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeNeville looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fo is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeNeville is on top in guard.

Fo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! DeNeville has picked Fo up and slammed him! Fo can't keep hold of the triangle and DeNeville manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville cracks Fo with a big elbow.
DeNeville connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fo some visible discomfort.
DeNeville cracks Fo with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville wants to control but Fo is keeping him busy.
DeNeville might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fo prevents DeNeville from improving position.
DeNeville wants to control but Fo is keeping him busy.
DeNeville working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeNeville off and has taken his back!
DeNeville tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Fo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and DeNeville is now in Fo's guard. A big mistake from Fo there, giving up the dominant position!

Fo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! DeNeville has picked Fo up and slammed him! Fo can't keep hold of the triangle and DeNeville manages to pass to side control!
Fo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeNeville off and has taken his back!
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!
DeNeville breaks Fo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeNeville slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from DeNeville there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fo wants to get back to full guard.
DeNeville lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fo looking for submissions off his back.
DeNeville working Fo over with strikes.
DeNeville is trying to control. Fo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Fo looking for submissions off his back.
Fo wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeNeville scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeNeville wants to free his trapped foot but Fo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeNeville scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fo rushes DeNeville and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeNeville lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from DeNeville.
I was talking to Fo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeNeville throws a head punch that misses.
DeNeville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

DeNeville has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
DeNeville doesn't have the hooks in and Fo manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fo passes DeNeville's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fo wants to work for an arm triangle but DeNeville is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fo trying to mount his opponent but DeNeville defends it.

Fo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeNeville sees it coming and defends easily.

Fo is looking for a kimura but DeNeville is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fo to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on DeNeville's thigh. DeNeville counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fo tries to free his leg and advance position but DeNeville is retaining full guard.
DeNeville tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fo tries to free his leg and advance position but DeNeville is retaining full guard.
Donsone DeNeville has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeNeville looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNeville, not yet.
Fo looking to pass the guard.
Fo is looking to advance position but DeNeville has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Fo tries to reverse the position but DeNeville maintains control.
Fo is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fo is working to get back to half guard.
DeNeville punishing his opponent with strikes.
DeNeville fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
DeNeville lands a big elbow.
DeNeville lands a big elbow.

Fo is rocked!
DeNeville lands a big elbow.
Oh Fo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fo is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeNeville connects with a bit shot that sees Fo covering up! More strikes from DeNeville and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! DeNeville is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donsone DeNeville!
During a confident post fight interview, Donsone DeNeville thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Rolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Sklemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolla comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'Em Up. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rolla
vs
Sklemin

185 cm
24
200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Rolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolla throws a combination. Sklemin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rolla.
Rolla walks into a stiff left hand from Sklemin.

Sklemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Sklemin tries to clinch there but Rolla circles away.
Rolla cracks Sklemin with an open hand slap.
Sklemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rolla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolla blocking some punches.
Rolla dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Rolla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rolla.
A short right from Sklemin.
A head punch on the inside from Rolla fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Rolla misses with a body punch.
Rolla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sklemin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sklemin is looking to control Rolla's arms but Rolla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.

Rolla manages to break the clinch.

Sklemin clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Rolla.
Rolla lands a shoulder strike.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Sklemin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rolla blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Rolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin stalling the fight.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rolla breaks from the 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!
Sklemin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rolla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sklemin's head backwards.
Sklemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin tries to clinch up but Rolla circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolla staying out of range there.
Rolla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Rolla keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolla misses the target.
Rolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolla.
Jab by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to clinch up but Rolla circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolla misses with the combination.
Rolla digs a good body shot into Sklemin's ribs.
Rolla throws an overhand right that lands on Sklemin's shoulder, as Sklemin tries to avoid the shot.
Rolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklemin.

Sklemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
Rolla scores with a hook to the body.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Rolla avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolla.
Rolla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sklemin.
Rolla working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sklemin.
Sklemin trying to control the position but instead, Rolla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sklemin into the cage.
Sklemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Sklemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolla lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla misses with some punches.

Rolla manages to break the clinch.
Sklemin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sklemin looks to land a combination but Rolla avoids it well.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Rolla moves away and avoids it.

Rolla gets tackled into the cage by Sklemin. Sklemin maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Rolla is having none of it.
Sklemin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rolla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Rolla moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sklemin takes one to the chin there.
Rolla misses with a body shot.

Sklemin has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronnie Rolla will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sklemin is trying to stall.
Rolla takes an elbow to the temple.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rolla throws an elbow but misses.
Rolla prevents a body shot from Sklemin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolla.
Sklemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sklemin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rolla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rolla misses with an elbow over the top.
Rolla managing to block the knees to the body from Sklemin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rolla is trying to force a seperation but Sklemin has the dominant position.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rolla as Sklemin tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rolla breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Sklemin scores with a four punch combination!
Sklemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolla circles away.
Sklemin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolla manages to avoid it.
Rolla throws a big shot that misses.
Ronnie Rolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolla misses with a double jab.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Rolla is avoiding it.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Rolla is having none of it.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sklemin dodges the punch combination from Rolla.
Rolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Sklemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rolla blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollas head.
Rolla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Rolla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rolla lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sklemin throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Rolla.
Rolla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklemin manages to avoid it.

Sklemin moves into range and clinches up with Rolla.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
Rolla is trying to stall.
Sklemin throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rolla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolla is trying to force a seperation but Sklemin has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rolla gets through Sklemin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Rolla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rolla takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rolla.
Rolla lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rolla misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.

Rolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolla swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rolla on the side of the head.
Rolla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sklemin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab by Rolla.
Sklemin digs a good body shot into Rolla's ribs.
Sklemin swings for the body but Rolla moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sklemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolla throwing a counter right hand but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Rolla slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin is looking to clinch.
It looked like Rolla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolla.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rolla can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rolla throws a body punch but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rolla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sklemin tries to clinch there but Rolla circles away.
Rolla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sklemin tries to clinch up.
Jab by Rolla.
Rolla throws a hook but Sklemin avoids it easily.
A big left from Sklemin misses.
Rolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rolla. Those never looked like landing.
Rolla misses the shot to the body.
Sklemin lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sklemin closes the distance and pushes Rolla back into the cage.
Sklemin blocks the elbow strike.

Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla looks to land a combination but Sklemin avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklemin blocks the leg kick.

Sklemin moves into the clinch.
Rolla lands with a right to the head.

Sklemin is rocked!
Rolla working aggressively here.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rolla finish him?

Rolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklemin lands with a straight right. Rolla didn't see that one coming.
Sklemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolla counters with a stiff right hand.

Sklemin rushes Rolla and presses him up against the cage.
Sklemin has Rolla pressed against the cage.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Rolla working hard to break the clinch.
Rolla looking to throw knees to the head but Sklemin is blocking nicely.
Rolla tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Rolla back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rolla dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rolla blocks an elbow strike.
Rolla blocks an uppercut.
Rolla is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands an elbow inside.
Sklemin lands a body punch.
Come on Sklemin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolla prevents a body shot from Sklemin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws the left hand but Rolla avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Rolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Rolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sklemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolla listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolla is looking for a counter combo.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Rolla moves away
enabling Rolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolla misses with a combination
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rolla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sklemin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla lands with a big left! Sklemin is wobbled badly! Rolla comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Sklemin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Rolla!
Ronnie Rolla thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kansleri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is U.D.O. - Heart of Gold. McLean has chosen I Predict A Riot as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kansleri
vs
McLean

192 cm
25
208 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

192 cm
25
219 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

RAGS of a RONIN
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rauta Kansleri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn McLean!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but McLean moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Kansleri.
McLean punishes Kansleri's body with a nice straight punch.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
McLean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but McLean checks it.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow McLean down.
Kansleri scores with a decent looking hook.
McLean cracks Kansleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but McLean checks it.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansleri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
McLean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLean has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.

Kansleri closes the distance and pushes McLean back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansleri.
McLean is looking to break free of the clinch but Kansleri has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansleri.
McLean blocking some punches.
McLean is trying to break the clinch but Kansleri is controlling him.
McLean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLean blocks an uppercut.
McLean can't break the clinch.

Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLean misses with a body shot.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and McLean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLean checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
McLean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansleri rather than just go for the knockout.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLean.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLean lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansleri takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but McLean moved out of range.
McLean throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kansleri's head.
Kansleri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLean.
McLean lands a body shot.
McLean checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McLean misses.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLean.
Kansleri is looking to score with low kicks.
McLean is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kansleri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.

Kansleri forces McLean back against the cage and clinches.
McLean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kansleri misses with a body punch.
McLean working hard to break the clinch.
McLean working hard to break the clinch.

McLean breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLean walks into a straight right hand from Kansleri.
McLean misses with a few strikes there.
Kansleri lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Kansleri does no damage.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansleri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLean. That did some damage!
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansleri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLean checks a low kick from Kansleri.
A nice side step and McLean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and McLean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLean circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLean misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kansleri tries to clinch but McLean moves out of range.

Kansleri takes the fight into the clinch.
McLean tries to break free but Kansleri pushes him back against the cage.
McLean wants to break free but Kansleri has control.
McLean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body.

McLean breaks the clinch.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McLean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansleri.
Kansleri slips a jab and a cross from McLean.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. McLean saw that one coming.
Kansleri tries to clinch but McLean is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri scores with a jab. McLean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped McLean's head back.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick.
McLean scores with a decent looking hook.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansleri counters with a nice uppercut.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean misses with a straight left.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
McLean slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri throws a head kick but McLean moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but McLean is out of range.
McLean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansleri.
McLean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLean.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from McLean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but McLean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
McLean looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
McLean misses the shot to the body.
McLean stuns Kansleri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLean lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansleri.
McLean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kansleri back to the cage. McLean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri tries to clinch there but McLean circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLean throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
McLean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLean throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Kansleri misses
and McLean counters with a nice body shot.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansleri.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
McLean connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn McLean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McLean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansleri doesn't seem bothered though.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansleri tries a low kick but McLean avoids it.
McLean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
McLean checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.

Kansleri has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kansleri scores with a nice short uppercut.

McLean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from McLean misses
and Kansleri counters with an inside leg kick.
McLean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. McLean moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri throws a chopping leg kick but McLean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but McLean checks it.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kansleri is looking to clinch but McLean is avoiding it.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLean swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLean's calf.
McLean misses with a series of wild punches.
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 McLean misses its intended target.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansleri takes a swing at McLean's ribcage but misses.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
Kansleri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLean scores with a decent looking hook.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLean at a distance.
McLean lands a jab to Kansleri's midsection.
McLean misses with a body shot.
McLean blocks the body kick.
Shawn McLean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri misses with a two punch combination.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Kansleri is looking to counter the offense by McLean and move into the clinch.
Kansleri moves out of range as McLean strikes.
Kansleri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLean manages to circle out of the way.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri scoring well with a low kick there.
McLean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a body shot.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLean manages to circle out of the way.
McLean looks to land a combination but Kansleri avoids it well.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
McLean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from McLean misses
and Kansleri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLean thinking.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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 Rauta Kansleri.
I think Kansleri 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melchizedek Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddo has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Halo
vs
Beddo

185 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
214 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melchizedek Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo is looking to clinch but Beddo is avoiding it.
Beddo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
letting Beddo counter with a right hand.
Halo throws a low kick but Beddo avoids it.
Halo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Halo backs off Beddo throws a huge counter combo but Halo manages to avoid it all.
Beddo throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beddo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Beddo misses its intended target.
Beddo throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Beddo blocks a low kick nicely.
Beddo misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beddo wants to clinch.
Halo tried to counter with a leg kick but Beddo avoided it.
Halo avoids the body shot from Beddo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo tries to bum rush Halo with a series of wild strikes but Halo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beddo.
Halo throws a head kick that Beddo semi-blocks.
Beddo takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Beddo scores with a leg kick.
Beddo throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Beddo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halo slips a jab and a cross from Beddo.
Halo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beddo counters with an outside leg kick.
Beddo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halo backs up against the cage.
Beddo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!

Beddo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beddo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is trying to control Beddo's posture but Beddo avoids it.
Beddo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Halo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Beddo has control of the leg.
Beddo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halo is pressing down on Beddo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beddo throws an elbow that misses. Halo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beddo's guard. Nice move by Halo!

Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Beddo.
Beddo is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Beddo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beddo keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
Beddo is trying to keep Halo in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halo moves forwards but Beddo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
Halo moves away from the strike by Beddo.
Halo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Halo connects with an inside leg kick.
Beddo dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Beddo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Beddo.
Halo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beddo in his tracks.
Beddo misses with a hook
and Halo counters with a leg kick.
Beddo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halo on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Philo Beddo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Halo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beddo.
A lazy left from Beddo finds it's target.
Beddo lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Beddo.
Halo tries to score with a low kick but Beddo moves his leg out of the way.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Halo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beddo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beddo throws a big elbow that misses.
Beddo throws a strike but Halo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo controlling Halo's posture.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo 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.
Beddo trying to control the position.
Beddo managing to control the position.
Beddo working a defensive guard but Halo passes into half guard.
Melchizedek Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beddo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beddo tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.

Beddo has one foot on Halo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Melchizedek Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddo throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Beddo throws a leg kick that misses.
Beddo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beddo counters with a one-two to the body.
Beddo digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs.
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.

Halo forces Beddo back against the cage and clinches.
Beddo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Beddo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halo throws a low kick but Beddo moves out of range easily.
Halo scores with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Beddo.
Beddo misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
Beddo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beddo.
Beddo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Halo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beddo.
Beddo misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Halo tenderised Beddo's leg. Beddo is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddo looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo avoids the body shot from Beddo.
Beddo throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Beddo misses its intended target.
Beddo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beddo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beddo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halo.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beddo throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Beddo throws a head kick that misses.
Halo lands with an uppercut that bounces Beddo off the cage and back into range.

Halo has closed the distance and engaged Beddo in a clinch.

Beddo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Halo uses from the top position.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beddo is trying to keep Halo in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philo Beddo 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!

Beddo throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Beddo throws a leg kick
and Halo counters with a nice leg kick.
Halo 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.
Halo slips a straight right by Beddo.
Halo scores with a head kick.
Beddo connects with a body shot that sends Halo's belly button to the back.
Halo is looking to slow Beddo down with leg kicks.
Halo slips a jab from Beddo.
Halo lands a lovely overhand right.
Halo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beddo's hands.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halo blocks a head kick by Beddo.
Some wild striking there from Beddo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Philo Beddo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beddo lands with a shot to the body.
Beddo scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Beddo.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beddo throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Beddo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
A leg kick checked by Beddo.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Beddo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beddo tries to clinch
and Halo counters with a good low kick that Beddo was not able to check.
Beddo 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.
Halo jabs Beddo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beddo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melchizedek Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halo.
Halo connects with a body shot that sends Beddo's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Halo misses
and Beddo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beddo counters with a left and a right that stings Halo.
A low kick from Halo misses
letting Beddo counter with a right hand.
Beddo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Halo there.
Halo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Philo Beddo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beddo throws a head kick that misses.
Beddo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beddo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halo throws a counter high kick but Beddo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beddo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beddo is out of range.
Halo connects with a leg kick. Beddo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Beddo moved out of range.
Halo tests Beddo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beddo lands a head shot.
Beddo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beddo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beddo misses with a wild body shot.
Halo throws a quick counter head kick but Beddo was just out of range.
Halo throws the left hand but Beddo avoids the punch easily.
Beddo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halo staying out of range there.
Beddo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo tries to clinch up.
Beddo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Beddo finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Beddo shoots in and gets a takedown into Halo's guard.
Beddo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Beddo looking to sit in guard and control but Halo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Beddo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beddo is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Beddo trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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 Melchizedek Halo.
I think Beddo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo!
Philo Beddo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Guschin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guschin
vs
Sidious

175 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
204 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

IniTech Nutrition

Aspire Clothing
Aspire 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Guschin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guschin moves into the clinch.
Guschin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Stanislav Guschin has been cut.
Guschin tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
Guschin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Guschin.
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!
Guschin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guschin misses with a body punch.
Guschin lands an uppercut.
Guschin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sidious is defending well.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guschin's defenses.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Guschin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sidious has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Guschin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sidious can turn it around.
Guschin misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guschin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Guschin dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Guschin controls the action.
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guschin scores with a hook to the body.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guschin's elbow.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Guschin.
Guschin is looking for a takedown.
Guschin throws a head punch that misses.
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
Sidious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guschin or not.
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!
Sidious lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guschin avoids a wild elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious blocking some punches.
Guschin can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Guschin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guschin is trying to break free.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Guschin in his tracks for a moment.
Guschin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Guschin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guschin misses with a body punch.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Guschin in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
Sidious digs a right hand into Guschin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guschin's gas tank.
Guschin is breathing heavily.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Guschin is rocked!
Guschin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sidious gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Guschin prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
Guschin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guschins head.
Sidious digs a right hand into Guschin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guschin's gas tank.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guschin backwards.
Oh Guschin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guschin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious lands a right hand.
Sidious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Guschin in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Guschin misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious has Guschin pressed against the cage. He pushes Guschin back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Sidious throws a beautiful elbow that sends Guschin crashing to the floor! Sidious piles on the pressure with more strikes! Guschin is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James B. Grossweiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossweiner. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewandowski
vs
B. Grossweiner

188 cm
24
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)
King of Clothes

Aspire Nutrition
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James B. Grossweiner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossweiner fails with the takedown
and Lewandowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Lewandowski has managed to clinch.
A short right from Lewandowski.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewandowski.
Lewandowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewandowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossweiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grossweiner tries a body shot but Lewandowski blocks it.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewandowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewandowski lands a left hand.
Lewandowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewandowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lewandowski fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossweiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewandowski misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner tries a body shot but Lewandowski blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lewandowski scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski lands a shoulder strike.
Grossweiner misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewandowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossweiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossweiner wants to take the fight to the mat but Lewandowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grossweiner can't find room to land a body shot as Lewandowski controls the action.
Grossweiner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewandowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewandowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grossweiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewandowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewandowski misses with some punches.
Grossweiner misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lewandowski.
Grossweiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewandowski controls his hands.
Grossweiner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewandowski backwards.
A short right from Lewandowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewandowski.
Lewandowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossweiner lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewandowski backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewandowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewandowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewandowski lands a right hand.
Grossweiner misses with a punch to the body.
Lewandowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossweiner wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Grossweiner blocks an elbow strike.
Lewandowski throws a head punch that misses.
Grossweiner blocks the elbow strike.
Lewandowski trying to stall but Grossweiner improves his position.
Grossweiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Grossweiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grossweiner wants to clinch up but Lewandowski keeps it at a distance.
Grossweiner throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lewandowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the body
and Lewandowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Grossweiner throws out a loose jab but Lewandowski uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Grossweiner tenderised Lewandowski's leg. Lewandowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lewandowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Lewandowski misses with a looping right.
Grossweiner misses with a left hand
and Lewandowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Lewandowski's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grossweiner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lewandowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossweiner gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lewandowski gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dawid Lewandowski!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moura has chosen Rickson Moura Entrance Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Moura

185 cm
33
206 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Urban Fighter

IniTech Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrald James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Moura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura misses with a takedown
letting James counter with a right hand.
Moura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Moura scores with a jab to the jaw.

Moura moves into the clinch.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Moura controls his hands.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Gerrald James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Moura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moura wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from James.
James pushes Moura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from James.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Moura has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moura tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Moura jumps guard but James stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moura tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Moura drops back down to his feet.
James tries a body shot but Moura blocks it.
Moura is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.

James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moura misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moura's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a jab.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
Moura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
Moura misses with a looping left.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura with a poor takedown
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Moura swings widly with a right hand
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moura misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Moura throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Moura.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. James catches Moura right on the button with a cross.
Moura cracks James with a good jab.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moura.
James throwing a counter right hand but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
James is looking to counter punch.
James misses with a body shot.
Moura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moura scores with a shot to the body.
Moura connects with a looping right hand.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moura shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

James gets caught napping as Moura dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura stops James from standing up.
Moura throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Moura working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moura's guard.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Moura has his feet on James's thighs here. He's pushed James off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! James screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.