BMP 57 (Bronson vs Telo) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benno Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jabari Jelani has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jabari Jelani seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jelani
vs
Wagner

185 cm
48
275 lbs
34 - 42 - 1

207 cm
28
260 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benno Wagner !
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Wagner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Wagner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wagner slips a jab and a cross from Jelani.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
Donk. Wagner catches Jelani right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani shoots in looking for a takedown but Wagner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jelani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Wagner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jelani did well to prevent Wagner getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wagner in particular looking to stall.
Wagner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelani is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner lands a big shot there that rocks Jelani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wagner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wagner landing strikes from the mount.
Jelani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jelani is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wagner controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jelani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Wagner .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner controlling from the full mount.
Wagner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jelani really is a fat lump.
Jelani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wagner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wagner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benno Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jelani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Wagner finds it's target.

Wagner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Jelani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jelani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wagner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jelani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wagner .
Jelani is looking to improve his position but Wagner isn't that keen on the idea.
Wagner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jelani's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jelani's face.
Wagner controlling the position easily from mount.
Benno Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jelani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wagner is landing with some decent strikes but Jelani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wagner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jelani looks a forlorn figure.
Wagner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner lands a big shot there that rocks Jelani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benno Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
That's time! Jelani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wagner scores with a nice head shot.

Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
Wagner lands a nice looking body shot.
Jelani tries for a takedown but Wagner circles away easily
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.

Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wagner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Jabari Jelani's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wagner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jelani with a big uppercut! Jelani tries to clinch up but Wagner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jelani to the mat! Jelani covers up and Wagner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benno Wagner !
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Doofenshmirtz
vs
Kovalenko

190 cm
38
245 lbs
28 - 24 - 1

205 cm
47
260 lbs
60 - 42 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 60 - 42 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doofenshmirtz's corner calls for a 1-2. Doofenshmirtz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doofenshmirtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a combination. Doofenshmirtz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovalenko's head.
Kovalenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Doofenshmirtz ducks under and follows up with a left that Doofenshmirtz also avoids with ease.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Kovalenko moved away.
Good leg kick by Doofenshmirtz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovalenko blocks a head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko avoids the head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
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!
Doofenshmirtz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big counter combination but Kovalenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovalenko pinned against the cage. Kovalenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doofenshmirtz stuns Kovalenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doofenshmirtz backs up against the cage.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Kovalenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Doofenshmirtz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz tries to score with a low kick but Kovalenko moves his leg out of the way.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick as Kovalenko jumps back.
Doofenshmirtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doofenshmirtz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good exchange - Doofenshmirtz coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doofenshmirtz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovalenko's calf.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doofenshmirtz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovalenko looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Doofenshmirtz avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to slow Kovalenko down with leg kicks.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick but Kovalenko avoids it.
Kovalenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovalenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
Jab by Kovalenko.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Doofenshmirtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalenko misses the target.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doofenshmirtz wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovalenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doofenshmirtz throwing shots but Kovalenko is blocking nicely.
Doofenshmirtz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz throws a strike but Kovalenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kovalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doofenshmirtz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Doofenshmirtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Doofenshmirtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doofenshmirtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovalenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz landing with the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doofenshmirtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes from guard but Kovalenko blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalenko keeping full guard, as Doofenshmirtz tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kovalenko throws out a loose jab but Doofenshmirtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalenko slips under a jab.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a series of wild punches.
Doofenshmirtz defending well as Kovalenko loads up on a big left hand.
Doofenshmirtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doofenshmirtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovalenko swings for the body but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doofenshmirtz. That did some damage!
Kovalenko moves out of range as Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doofenshmirtz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a shot from downtown. Doofenshmirtz moves away and avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kovalenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doofenshmirtz.

Kovalenko tries to sprawl but Doofenshmirtz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doofenshmirtz thows a huge punch but Kovalenko dodges it nicely.
Kovalenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovalenko is refusing to be controlled, as Doofenshmirtz sits in half guard.
Doofenshmirtz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Doofenshmirtz seems to be looking for submissions.
Kovalenko is staying active underneath Doofenshmirtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to pass Kovalenko's guard but actually Kovalenko recovers to full guard.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
Doofenshmirtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kovalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doofenshmirtz lands a couple of digs.
Doofenshmirtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovalenko can do to turn this around?
Doofenshmirtz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doofenshmirtz is working Kovalenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovalenko wants to stand up but Doofenshmirtz is controlling him.
Doofenshmirtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doofenshmirtz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes from guard but Kovalenko blocks nicely.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to advance position but Kovalenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kovalenko prevents Doofenshmirtz from getting the reversal.
Kovalenko tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Doofenshmirtz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kovalenko stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovalenko is breathing heavily.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovalenko blocks a head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
The fighters circling - Doofenshmirtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doofenshmirtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doofenshmirtz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kovalenko will feel that in the morning.
Kovalenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovalenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doofenshmirtz is out of range and Kovalenko settles back down.
Doofenshmirtz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovalenko lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doofenshmirtz misses the shot to the body.
Doofenshmirtz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doofenshmirtz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovalenko just manages to avoid it.
Kovalenko blocks a head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko takes one to the chin there.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a head kick. Kovalenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Doofenshmirtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is winning the standup battle so far.
Doofenshmirtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a nice body kick.
Kovalenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Doofenshmirtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kovalenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Doofenshmirtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doofenshmirtz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Doofenshmirtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doofenshmirtz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Kovalenko is rocked!
Doofenshmirtz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doofenshmirtz forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz working over Kovalenko with some ground and pound. Kovalenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kovalenko is still in real trouble! Can Doofenshmirtz finish him?
Doofenshmirtz thows a huge punch but Kovalenko dodges it nicely.
Kovalenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Doofenshmirtz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doofenshmirtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doofenshmirtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doofenshmirtz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovalenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kovalenko is hurt! He's hurt bad - Doofenshmirtz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kovalenko from any more punishment! Congratulations to Doofenshmirtz! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
During a confident post fight interview, Heinz Doofenshmirtz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quetzal Montezuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montezuma has chosen The Mayan Predator as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lynn
vs
Montezuma

186 cm
28
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

193 cm
27
242 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kieko Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Quetzal Montezuma!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn misses with a low kick.
Lynn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMontezuma.
Montezuma lands a body shot.
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynn throws out a loose jab but Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montezuma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynn. Lynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
A slow jab from Montezuma misses its intended target.
Montezuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynn.
Lynn throws out a loose jab but Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn misses with an uppercut.
Montezuma misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montezuma. That did some damage!
Montezuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Kieko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montezuma. Lynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montezuma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montezuma throws a leg kick which misses Lynn's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynn tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montezuma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lynn misses with the body kick
letting Montezuma counter with a right hand.
Montezuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montezuma is looking to chop away at Lynn's legs.
Montezuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montezuma stuffs the takedown.
Montezuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montezuma misses with a kick to the body.
Montezuma catches Lynn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montezuma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn lands a nice hook to Montezuma's body. Montezuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montezuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
Montezuma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Montezuma misses the body punch

and Lynn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lynn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montezuma lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montezuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montezuma.
Montezuma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Montezuma pushes Lynn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montezuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lynn is rocked!
Montezuma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lynn keeps control of Montezuma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montezuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynn.
Montezuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynn tries to work over Montezuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montezuma stalling in the clinch.
Montezuma blocks a body shot from Lynn.
Montezuma prevents a body shot from Lynn.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lynn.
Lynn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montezuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lynn.
A short right from Lynn.
Lynn struggles to land a body shot inside as Montezuma controls his hands.
Montezuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montezuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montezuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynn.
Montezuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn misses with the head strike.
Montezuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lynn.
Montezuma takes a shot to the head.
Montezuma pushes Lynn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montezuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montezuma misses with an elbow over the top.
Montezuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma throws an elbow but it misses.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.

Montezuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Montezuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynn manages to avoid it.
Montezuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynn doesn't seem bothered though.
Montezuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynn misses with a hook.
Montezuma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lynn throws out a loose jab but Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montezuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynn.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
Montezuma flicks out a counter leg kick but Lynn steps away.
Lynn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montezuma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quetzal Montezuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
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.

Lynn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montezuma on the side of the head.
Lynn is looking to slow Montezuma down with leg kicks.
Lynn lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynn throws a leg kick
and Montezuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Montezuma swings widly with a right hand
letting Lynn counter with a right hand.
Montezuma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Montezuma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynn misses with a body shot
letting Montezuma counter with a right hand.
Montezuma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lynn is out of range.
Lynn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Lynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Montezuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montezuma manages to avoid it.

Montezuma drops Lynn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lynn looks back up at him and smiles so Montezuma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Lynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kieko Lynn's cut is getting worse.
Montezuma cracks the inside of Lynn's front leg.
Lynn throws a solid leg kick but Montezuma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lynn.
A nice side step and Montezuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Lynn misses.
Lynn is holding his hands too far apart here. Montezuma throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lynn is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quetzal Montezuma!
During a confident post fight interview, Quetzal Montezuma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen Bad Motherfucker as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harris
vs
Gomez

204 cm
38
289 lbs
31 - 23 - 0

172 cm
41
254 lbs
32 - 37 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a chopping leg kick but Gomez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Gomez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gomez is in Harris's guard.

Harris has his feet on Gomez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Harris.

Harris has closed the distance and engaged Gomez in a clinch.
Harris slowing the pace effectively.

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

Gomez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is not content to let Gomez control the position.

Gomez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Gomez trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Gomez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Harris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gomez is controlling him well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gomez trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Gomez working away.

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.
Gomez trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Gomez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Gomez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomez's guard! Nice work there by Harris!
Gomez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Harris trying to control the position here.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez slips nicely into half guard.

Gomez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomez trying to control from Harris's half guard. Harris has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Raven Harris will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Harris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.

Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is fighting to break Gomez's control of his arms but Gomez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.

Harris stands up and waves to Gomez to follow him.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Franco Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Raven Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.

Harris has closed the distance and engaged Gomez in a clinch.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gomez is looking for a takedown.

Harris breaks from the clinch.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Gomez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Harris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris drops Gomez with a nice combination! Harris dives into Gomez's guard, looking to finish!

Gomez is rocked!

It looks like Franco Gomez has been cut.
Gomez is breathing heavily.

Harris gets to his feet. Gomez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Gomez leaves his chin hanging out and Harris seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gomez crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raven Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Harlamov
vs
Larson

206 cm
46
275 lbs
44 - 32 - 1

187 cm
33
234 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 32 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Larson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov with a poor takedown
and Larson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larson misses with the combination.
Harlamov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harlamov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garik Harlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larson.
Larson stuffs the takedown.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Larson.

It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov shoots in but no luck this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harlamov shoots in for a double leg but Larson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Larson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlamov manages to avoid it.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Larson is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harlamov dives in for a single leg takedown but Larson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Larson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larson taking a breather.
Harlamov can't get the takedown.
Larson taking a breather.

Harlamov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harlamov's guard.
Larson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harlamov's guard.
Larson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Harlamov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larson has passed into half guard!
Larson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larson wants to stand up but Harlamov is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Larson throws a series of punches but Harlamov moves out of range.
Harlamov fails to land the takedown.
Larson misses with a few strikes there.
Harlamov feinted with a counter takedown.
Larson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harlamov avoids the body shot from Larson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson throws an overhand right that lands on Harlamov's shoulder, as Harlamov tries to avoid the shot.
Harlamov darts in looking for a takedown but Larson gets double underhooks and turns Harlamov into the cage.
Harlamov closes the distance and clinches up with Larson, looking for a takedown. Harlamov pushes Larson against the cage but Larson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Harlamov with that takedown attempt.
Harlamov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larson swivels and escapes.
Harlamov blocks a jab.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larson sprawls and moves away.
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
Harlamov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Larson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Larson misses with a punch to the body.
Larson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Larson misses with a straight right.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larson sprawls and moves away.
Butch Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harlamov is just out of range.
Larson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larson but Larson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harlamov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larson tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larson to the ground. Larson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harlamov slips a straight right by Larson.
Harlamov shoots in and drives through. Larson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson throws a right and a left that Harlamov avoids nicely.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Larson circles away easily
and Larson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlamov.
Larson throws a series of punches but Harlamov moves out of range.
Harlamov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larson sprawls and moves away.
Larson throws a right and a left that Harlamov avoids nicely.
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Larson clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson slowing the pace effectively.
Larson misses with the head strike.
Harlamov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Larson counters with a left to the body.
Larson looks to land a left hand but Harlamov moved out of range nicely.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlamov manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
Harlamov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larson throws a jab when Harlamov was well out of range.
Harlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Butch Larson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson sizes up Harlamov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Garik Harlamov's cut is getting worse.

Harlamov ducks straight into an uppercut from Larson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Harlamov manages to regain guard straight away.

Harlamov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larson wants to stand but Harlamov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Harlamov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harlamov seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Larson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Larson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larson misses with a double jab.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Larson is quick to defend against it.
Larson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larson throws a big shot that misses.
Harlamov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larson avoids it really well and circles away.
Larson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlamov.
Harlamov shoots in but Larson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
That's time! Harlamov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Larson digs a good body shot into Harlamov's ribs.

Oooh a lovely combination from Larson sends Harlamov down but not out. Larson dives into side control looking to finish.

Larson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Harlamov to his feet.
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!
Larson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson throws a shot to the body.

Larson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Harlamov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Larson is looking to stand up but Harlamov won't let him.

Larson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson lands a big right hook! Harlamov looks hurt but is still standing! Larson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Harlamov falls down and Larson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Harlamov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Larson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Butch Larson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vladimirovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia comes to the cage accompanied by Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana. Sami Hyypia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hyypia
vs
Vladimirovich

225 cm
42
301 lbs
40 - 21 - 1

192 cm
29
250 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

House of Valor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyypia loads up on a big right hand but Vladimirovich slips the punch.
Hyypia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyypia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Vladimirovich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyypia!
Vladimirovich with the ground and pound but Hyypia regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vladimirovich trying to mount his opponent but Hyypia defends it.
Vladimirovich working the head and body with strikes.
Vladimirovich is keen to just control but Hyypia is a slippery customer.
Vladimirovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hyypia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vladimirovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia wants to get back to his feet.
Vladimirovich trying to control from half guard but Hyypia is working away.
Hyypia is trying to stand up here but Vladimirovich is controlling him well.
Vladimirovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich stops Hyypia from getting back to his feet.

Vladimirovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hyypia defends it well.
Vladimirovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vladimirovich is pressing down on Hyypia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hyypia is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vladimirovich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vladimirovich thows a huge punch but Hyypia dodges it nicely.

Vladimirovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hyypia is just riding it out for now. Vladimirovich eventually gives up the hold.
Vladimirovich is thwarting Hyypia's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vladimirovich trying to mount his opponent but Hyypia defends it.
Vladimirovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vladimirovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vladimirovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vladimirovich is looking to take a break and control but Hyypia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sami Hyypia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyypia throws the kick towards the body but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Hyypia throws a jab when Vladimirovich was well out of range.
Hyypia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyypia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vladimirovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Hyypia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich tries to clinch but Hyypia moves out of range.
Hyypia thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big right from Hyypia misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vladimirovich! But no joy.
Hyypia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vladimirovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hyypia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vladimirovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hyypia scrambles back to his feet.
Vladimirovich misses with a straight right.
Hyypia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich with the counter takedown but Hyypia avoids it easily.
Hyypia tries to land a front kick but Vladimirovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vladimirovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hyypia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vladimirovich's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyypia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vladimirovich's hands.

It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyypia throws a sloppy head kick and Vladimirovich moves out of range easily.
Vladimirovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hyypia is looking to clinch but Vladimirovich is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Vladimirovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hyypia throws a shot from downtown. Vladimirovich moves away and avoids it.
Vladimirovich with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hyypia to counter with a crisp jab.

Hyypia tries to keep at a distance but Vladimirovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vladimirovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladimirovich takes a shot to the head.

Vladimirovich is rocked!

Hyypia manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vladimirovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hyypia swats away the attempt to clinch by Vladimirovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich blocks a jab.
Hyypia drops Vladimirovich with a naaaaasty hook - Vladimirovich is in real trouble here! Hyypia dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Hyypia!
Sami Hyypia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Charles Bronson - Youth Attack. Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Michel Teló has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Bronson's chin.

Bronson
vs
Teló

188 cm
25
242 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

196 cm
34
209 lbs
28 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teló misses with a straight right.
Teló lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teló circles away quickly and effectively.
Teló throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Teló throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teló looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teló takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Teló throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Teló fails with the takedown
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teló.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teló throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Bronson misses
and Teló connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bronson takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teló momentarily.
A solid body kick from Teló.

Teló closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teló lands in his opponent's guard.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teló accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Teló trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson wants to stand but Teló is controlling the position.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson wants to stand and escape but Teló is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teló misses with a low kick.
Teló listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Teló.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson backing away here, and Teló unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teló lands a jab to the nose.
Teló moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Teló takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Teló blocks a jab.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Bronson lands a head shot.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teló at a distance.

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!
Bronson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bronson.

It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Teló has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teló there as he acknowledges the shot.

Teló is rocked!
Teló throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
Teló is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Teló misses with a leg kick.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teló seems to have recovered his senses.
BOOM! Bronson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Teló. Teló tries to recover but Bronson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Teló lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Charles Bronson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.