Aspire 83: Souvlaki v Green PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Khan (ranked 6481 p4p, 115 weight class) and Yormomza Lin (ranked 6484 p4p, 114 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Khan
vs
Lin

193 cm
18
253 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
251 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yormomza Lin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lin takes the fight into the clinch.

Lin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Khan has Lin up against the cage in a clinch.

Lin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lin tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Lin shows good takedown defense.
Lin unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khan as he jumps to the side.
Khan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lin or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan, which made it look bad.
Kim Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yormomza Lin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Lin moves into the clinch.
Lin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Lin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Lin misses with a head kick.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt - Lin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Khan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lin prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Lin has him pressed against the cage.
Khan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Lin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lin shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Khan rushes Lin and presses him up against the cage.
Lin tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Lin drops back down to his feet.

Lin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt - Lin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khan moves out of range as Lin throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a wild combination.

Khan clinches up with Lin and pushes him back against the cage.
Lin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lin wants a takedown.
Lin prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.

Lin jumps guard and drags Khan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan is looking to stand up but Lin won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yormomza Lin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Khan has his takedown stuffed

and Lin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lin looking for a takedown.
Khan tries for a takedown but Lin manages to get underhooks.
Lin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lin stops a takedown attempt from Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Lin keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Lin has him pressed against the cage.
Khan is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lin manages to break the clinch.
Khan motions for Lin to come forward. Khan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan shoots in and drives through. Lin sprawls well.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Lin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lin misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lin gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Lin with that takedown attempt.
Kim Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan blocks a leg kick.
Lin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lin moves out of range of the body kick from Khan.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Lin gets double underhooks and turns Khan into the cage.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Lin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khan.
Lin goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lin tries to clinch up
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lin has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Lin is trying to pull guard but Khan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Khan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khan is trying to drag Lin to the mat but Lin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
Lin tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin stalling the fight.
Lin fails to pull guard.
Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lin has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Lin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yormomza Lin.

Khan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Khan working for submissions but it's allowed Lin to get to half guard.
Lin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Khan works to full guard.

Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lin forces his way into half guard.

Lin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Lin eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lin trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
Lin content to control rather than advance.
Lin prevents Khan from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yormomza Lin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lin 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Com (ranked 819 p4p, 132 weight class) and Ludo Van Veen (ranked 1064 p4p, 163 weight class). Com comes to the cage accompanied by Bombs Away. Van Veen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Give it ALL. Ludo Van Veen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Com
vs
Van Veen

178 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
174 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomb Com!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Van Veen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Veen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Veen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Veen misses with a low kick.
Com looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Com dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Veen. That did some damage!
Van Veen pushes Com away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Com.
Van Veen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Van Veen.
Com throws a quick inside leg kick.
Com uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Com looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Veen looks to land a left hand but Com moved out of range nicely.
Com looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Veen throws a hook to the side of Com's head but Com sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Com is looking to slow Van Veen down with leg kicks.
Van Veen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Com throws out the jab.
Van Veen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Veen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Veen misses with a straight left.
Com on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Com fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Com. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Com checks the leg kick.
Van Veen dodges the punch combination from Com.
Van Veen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Com on the side of the head.
Van Veen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Com to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Veen throws a hook to the side of Com's head but Com sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Com uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
Van Veen loads up on a big right hand but Com slips the punch.
Com lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Com moves out of range of the body kick.
Com looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Veen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Com misses with a hook. Van Veen ducked under it nicely.
Van Veen scores with a sloppy right hand. Com should have avoided that one.
Com moves out of range of the strikes.
Com keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Com throws a lazy right hand but Van Veen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen throws a hook but Com blocks it.
Com tries to counter with a takedown but Van Veen is quick to defend against it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Veen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen moves out of range of the body kick.
Com closes the distance and clinches up with Van Veen, looking for a takedown. Com pushes Van Veen against the cage but Van Veen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Veen misses with a head kick.
Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Com throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Com scores with a jab.
Van Veen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Com.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Van Veen there.
Com takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Com avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Com throws a leg kick but Van Veen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Com lands a jab-cross combination.
Com misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Veen.
Com dips to his left and cracks Van Veen with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Com scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Com throws a chopping leg kick but Van Veen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Veen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Veen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Com.
Van Veen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Com throws out a leg kick but Van Veen moves out of range and Com only half commits.
Van Veen staying out of range there.
Van Veen throws a low kick but Com avoids it.

Van Veen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Com swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Com misses with some punches.
Van Veen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Veen gets underhooks to prevent Com's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bomb Com. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Com throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Veen.

Van Veen breaks the clinch.
A big left from Com misses.
Van Veen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ludo Van Veen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com misses the body punch
and Van Veen counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Veen avoids the head kick by Com.
Van Veen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Com moves out of range of the body kick.
Com scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Veen misses with a kick to the body.
Com misses with a double jab
letting Van Veen counter with a right hand.
Van Veen misses with a low kick.
Com appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Com misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Veen.
A little jabbing left from Van Veen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Com looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Veen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Com just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Com walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Veen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Veen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Com lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Bomb Com will probably get the nod.
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.

Van Veen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Com sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Veen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Veen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Com. Com obviously looking to wear him down.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Com steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Com takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Veen misses with a kick to the body
and Com counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Van Veen finds it's way through Com's defenses.
Com throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Veen counters with a stiff right hand.
Com missing with a left hand there. Van Veen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Veen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Veen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Veen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Com.
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!
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Van Veen.
Van Veen 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.
Com moves forwards but Van Veen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Com fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Veen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Com misses with an uppercut
and Van Veen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Veen misses with a hook.
Com takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Veen takes a swing at Com's ribcage but misses.
Van Veen loads up on a big right hand but Com slips the punch.
Van Veen misses with a hook. Com ducked under it nicely.
Com throwing a counter right hand but Van Veen manages to avoid it.
Van Veen lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Com 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 Van Veen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Veen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Veen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Veen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Com counters with a straight right hand.
Van Veen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Com rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Veen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Com fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Com bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Com loads up on a big right hand but Van Veen slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Veen! But no joy.
Van Veen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Veen throws a sloppy head kick and Com moves out of range easily.
Com moves out of range of the body kick from Van Veen.
Com lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Veen is looking to clinch.
Van Veen looks to land a body kick but Com moved away.
Van Veen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Veen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Com throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a low kick, looking for Com's leg but Com calmly moves out of range.
Van Veen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Com on the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Veen lands a slapping body shot.
Van Veen misses with a kick to the body.
Com is looking to counter punch.
Van Veen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Van Veen backs away, Com returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Com has time to react.
Com blocks a leg kick.
Van Veen connects with a leg kick. Com looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Com tries to land a front kick but Van Veen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Veen tried to score with a low kick but Com checks it.
Com fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Veen just manages to avoid it.
Com rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Veen counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Veen throws a looping overhand right but Com ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Com misses.
Com lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Com moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Com connects with a looping right hand.
Van Veen misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Com.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Veen is looking to clinch but Com is avoiding it.
Com has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Veen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Com does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com throws a right hand that Van Veen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Veen also avoids with ease.
Com lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Veen tries to clinch but Com moves out of range.
Com fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Veen.
Com moves out of range of the body kick from Van Veen.
Van Veen blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Veen! But no joy.
Com fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Veen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Veen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Com.
Com throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Veen counters with a nice uppercut.
Com looks to throw the jab but Van Veen is out of range.
A big left from Com misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Com throws a solid leg kick but Van Veen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Com.
Van Veen looks to land a body kick but Com moved away.
Com throws a head kick that Van Veen semi-blocks.
Com misses with a leg kick
and Van Veen counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludo Van Veen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Veen. Com shrugs it off though.
Van Veen scores with the left hand. Com knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Veen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Com keeps Van Veen at a distance using the push kick.
Van Veen defending well as Com loads up on a big left hand.
Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Com scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Veen in his tracks.
Com misses with a hook.
Com throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Veen counters with a good low kick that Com was not able to check.
Van Veen lands a really nice looking cross but Com seems unphased.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Veen delivers a nice body kick.
Van Veen checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Com lands with a nice body kick.
Van Veen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Veen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Com misses with a hook. Van Veen ducked under it nicely.
Com slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Veen throws a big shot that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Veen. Com shrugs it off though.
Com scores with the left hand. Van Veen knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Veen misses with the combination.
A big right from Van Veen misses.
Van Veen misses with a kick to the body.
Com lands a jab to the head.
Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from Com.
Com is looking to chop away at Van Veen's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Veen.
Van Veen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Com's head.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Com throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Veen counters with a nice body kick.
Van Veen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Com's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Com crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Veen - the referee stops the clock and Com gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Veen. Com manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Com lands a head kick!
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Com wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Veen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Com throws out the jab.
Com throws a body kick that misses
and Van Veen counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Veen looks to land a body kick but Com moved away.
Crunch! Com slams his shin into Van Veen's torso.
Van Veen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Com gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Veen.
Com throws a leg kick but Van Veen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Van Veen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Com avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Com jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Com will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Veen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Com lands a jab.
Van Veen moves out of range of the body kick from Com.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Com on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Com keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Com keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Veen blocks a low kick nicely.
Com moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Veen.
Com lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Com takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Com lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Veen throws a looping overhand right but Com ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Van Veen misses.
Van Veen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Veen with a jab.
Van Veen throws a sloppy head kick and Com moves out of range easily.
Van Veen throws a poor cross that misses
and Com connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Veen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Veen misses with an uppercut. Com saw that one coming.
Van Veen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Com throws out the jab.
Com blocks a jab.
Com keeps the fight on the outside.
Com just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Veen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Com looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Com shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Veen pinned against the cage. Van Veen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Van Veen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Com takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Veen slips under a jab.
Van Veen throws a right hand that Com ducks under and follows up with a left that Com also avoids with ease.
Com throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Veen misses the body punch
and Com counters with a straight right hand.
Van Veen checks a low kick from Com.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Van Veen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Veen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Phol (ranked 1356 p4p, 202 weight class) and Ray Mancini (ranked 2265 p4p, 328 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Phol
vs
Mancini

188 cm
24
184 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King Phol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Mancini!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Mancini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mancini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like King Phol has been cut.
Mancini throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mancini momentarily.
Mancini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mancini looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol throws a lazy uppercut
and Mancini counters with a left to the body.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mancini.
Mancini avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol misses with a looping right.
Mancini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mancini looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Mancini walks into a straight right hand from Phol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Mancini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mancini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Phol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Mancini misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mancini counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Mancini.
A big left from Mancini misses.
Mancini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mancini drops his hands momentarily and Phol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mancini takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Phol swings for the body but Mancini moves out of range.
Phol stuffs the takedown.

Mancini moves into range and clinches up with Phol.
Mancini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol wants to stall.

Mancini gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Phol manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancini slips a straight right by Phol.
Mancini with the counter takedown but Phol avoids it easily.
Mancini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Mancini is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Mancini feints and as Phol raises his hands in defense, Mancini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mancini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mancini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phol 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.
Mancini postures up.
Mancini trying to control but Phol is working from the bottom.
Mancini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mancini manages to get himself to full guard.

Mancini pulls Phol in close to his closed guard and prevents Phol from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol throws a big elbow that misses.

Phol decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Good exchange - Phol coming out on top.

It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.
Mancini tries to land a leg kick but Phol saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Mancini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mancini with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Phol!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Phol.
Mancini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Mancini swings widly with a right hand
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.

Mancini is rocked!
Phol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mancini is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
King Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancini looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.
It looked like Phol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mancini throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mancini manages to avoid it.
Phol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mancini tries to clinch but Phol moves away
and Phol counters with a big right hand! Oh Mancini is in trouble here! Phol follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Phol!
An out of breath and clearly excited King Phol thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brody Kavanagh (ranked 546 p4p, 63 weight class) and Don Gotti (ranked 921 p4p, 110 weight class). Brody Kavanagh had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kavanagh
vs
Gotti

174 cm
26
152 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

175 cm
25
152 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fanatic Inc.
Conviction

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brody Kavanagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Don Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanagh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gotti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kavanagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Gotti misses with a looping left.
Kavanagh tests Gotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kavanagh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kavanagh lands with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavanagh is just out of range.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
Gotti throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti scores with a body shot.
Kavanagh lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Kavanagh slips the punch.
Kavanagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotti scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kavanagh throws a front kick that sends Gotti stumbling back into the cage.

Gotti shoots in and bounces Kavanagh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kavanagh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotti's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti looking to control.

Gotti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kavanagh defends it easily.
Kavanagh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Gotti looking for a guillotine here but Kavanagh defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gotti throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kavanagh escapes and throws Gotti's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kavanagh wants to control but Gotti is keeping him busy.
Gotti is looking for a sweep.
Gotti wants to control but Kavanagh postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh is looking to take a break and control but Gotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kavanagh taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kavanagh tries to advance to mount but Gotti denies him.

Kavanagh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gotti moves into full guard.
Kavanagh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kavanagh looking to pass the guard.
Gotti trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gotti blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Kavanagh, which made it look bad.
Kavanagh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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 Brody Kavanagh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gotti lands a jab.
Kavanagh avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh slips a jab from Gotti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kavanagh.
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Kavanagh counters with a left and a right that stings Gotti.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Kavanagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kavanagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavanagh clobbers Gotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kavanagh loads up on a big right hand but Gotti slips the punch.
Gotti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Kavanagh thows a body kick. Gotti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavanagh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotti 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.
Brody Kavanagh is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kavanagh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kavanagh works the jab nicely.
Kavanagh looks to land a combination but Gotti avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Kavanagh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh stuns Gotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kavanagh cracks Gotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kavanagh misses with a low kick.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Kavanagh moved out of range.
Gotti throws a jab when Kavanagh was well out of range.
Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Kavanagh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kavanagh does it's job there.

Gotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gotti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gotti is trying to control. Kavanagh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kavanagh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kavanagh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kavanagh defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh wants to improve his position but Gotti is controlling well.
Gotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kavanagh's head.
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!
Kavanagh wants to get back to full guard but Gotti has mounted him!
Kavanagh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kavanagh wants to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Gotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kavanagh is looking to escape.
Gotti unloading with bombs!
Gotti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gotti is landing with some decent strikes but Kavanagh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti unloads with some shots from mount but Kavanagh bucks and avoids them well.
Gotti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kavanagh tries to lock up and control but Gotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gotti throwing strikes here but Kavanagh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kavanagh wants to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Gotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kavanagh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gotti tries to control but Kavanagh wriggling away.
Gotti is landing with some decent strikes but Kavanagh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kavanagh is squirming around, avoiding Gotti's attempts to control the action.
Gotti controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh tries to lock up and control but Gotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kavanagh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kavanagh tries to hold on but Gotti pushes him away.
Gotti tries to control but Kavanagh wriggling away.
Kavanagh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kavanagh connects with a body shot.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gotti.
It seemed like Gotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gotti, as that shot connected.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kavanagh.
Gotti misses the shot to the body.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kavanagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti connects with a single shot there.
Gotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gotti connects with a jab.
Gotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kavanagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Kavanagh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kavanagh.
Kavanagh lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kavanagh scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanagh scoring well with a low kick there.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotti. Gotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kavanagh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kavanagh scores with a jab to the body.
Gotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Kavanagh.
Gotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gotti blocks a jab.
Kavanagh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kavanagh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kavanagh throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Gotti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kavanagh is fending him off so far but Gotti persists. Nope, Kavanagh circles away and we're back to standing.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti misses with a hook. Kavanagh ducked under it nicely.
Kavanagh with a nice cross.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Kavanagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kavanagh throws the kick towards the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kavanagh lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Kavanagh with a hook.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kavanagh.
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kavanagh tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kavanagh to the ground. Kavanagh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kavanagh.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kavanagh as he jumps to the side.
Brody Kavanagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Kavanagh misses with a body kick.
Gotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kavanagh lands a nice shot that snaps Gotti's head back.
Kavanagh lands with a straight right. Gotti didn't see that one coming.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot.
Kavanagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Kavanagh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kavanagh wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti tries for a takedown but Kavanagh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kavanagh throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.

Gotti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kavanagh parries the strikes from Gotti easily there. Gotti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kavanagh to escape.
Kavanagh is looking to regain half guard here but Gotti keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Gotti stalls from top position.
Kavanagh gets back to half guard.
Gotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kavanagh defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti prevents Kavanagh from improving his position.
Kavanagh trying to control from the bottom.

Gotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gotti controlling the pace.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kavanagh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gotti is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Kavanagh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kavanagh 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh!
A relieved looking Brody Kavanagh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Rolla (ranked 1141 p4p, 158 weight class) and Khunbish Borjigin (ranked 723 p4p, 102 weight class). Rolla comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'Em Up. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rolla
vs
Borjigin

185 cm
25
200 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

186 cm
25
194 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Aspire Clothing
RAGS of a RONIN

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 12 - 7 - 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khunbish Borjigin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borjigin lands with a good body shot.
Rolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borjigin! But no joy.
Rolla misses the jab.
Rolla checks a low kick from Borjigin.
Rolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Rolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Borjigin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borjigin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rolla counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Borjigin throws a body punch but Rolla moves out of range.
Rolla looks to land a left hand but Borjigin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borjigin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Borjigin slips a straight right by Rolla.
Borjigin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Rolla has knocked Borjigin down with a huge combo! Rolla steps away and waves a wobbly Borjigin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rolla swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Borjigin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Borjigin throws a front kick aimed at Rolla's knee but Rolla avoids it well.
Borjigin takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Borjigin.
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!
Borjigin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rolla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolla defending well as Borjigin loads up on a big left hand.
Rolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rolla throws a hook but Borjigin blocks it.
Borjigin throws a looping overhand right but Rolla ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolla. Borjigin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronnie Rolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla misses the jab.
Rolla misses with a shot to the body
and Borjigin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Borjigin misses
and Rolla counters with a two punch combo.

That has opened up Khunbish Borjigin's cut even more.
Borjigin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rolla is looking for a counter combo.
Borjigin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rolla lands a nice looking body shot.
Borjigin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Borjigin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rolla lands a jab to the head.
Rolla throws a combination that misses
letting Borjigin counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Borjigin with a hook.
Rolla ducks under a wild hook from Borjigin.
Borjigin lands a brutal head kick. Rolla looks out on his feet and Borjigin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Khunbish Borjigin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Morueco (ranked 412 p4p, 58 weight class) and Taiga Jim (ranked 210 p4p, 35 weight class). Morueco comes to the cage accompanied by The Pretender. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Morueco
vs
Jim

187 cm
26
188 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

189 cm
27
189 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Aspire Nutrition

Conviction
IniTech Nutrition

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Morueco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taiga Jim!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Jim scores with a four punch combination!
We've been hearing reports that Morueco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morueco lands with an overhand left.
Jim slips a straight right by Morueco.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jim. Morueco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morueco in his tracks.
Morueco misses with an uppercut. Jim saw that one coming.
Morueco lands with a right hand.
Jim throws a sloppy head kick and Morueco moves out of range easily.
Morueco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morueco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jim throws a right hand that misses
and Morueco counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jim connects with a jab.
Morueco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim misses with a body punch
and Morueco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Morueco is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Jim ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Morueco clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taiga Jim!
A victorious Taiga Jim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Moura (ranked 828 p4p, 123 weight class) and He Mu (ranked 934 p4p, 136 weight class). Moura kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rickson Moura Entrance Song. Rickson Moura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moura
vs
Mu

185 cm
25
215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
IniTech Nutrition

RAGS of a RONIN

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickson Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, He Mu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Moura coming out on top.
Moura throws a body punch but Mu moves out of range.
Moura wants to clinch up but Mu keeps it at a distance.
Moura connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Mu.
Mu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moura's calf.
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mu tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mu to the ground. Mu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura misses with a body shot.
Moura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mu counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura throws a shot from downtown. Mu moves away and avoids it.
Mu cracks Moura with an open hand slap.
Mu throws an off balance right hand

and Moura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moura.

Mu breaks from the clinch.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
That kick from Mu tenderised Moura's leg. Moura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mu.
Mu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mu misses with a shot to the body

and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mu won't be happy with that.

Mu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Mu lands.
Mu throws a looping overhand right but Moura ducks down to avoid it.
Moura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mu.
Mu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moura misses with a body shot.
Mu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moura gets a clinch.
Mu lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Moura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moura lands a body shot in the clinch.

Moura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mu uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mu wants to pass the guard but Moura is keeping the position.
Moura controls Mu momentarily but Mu frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mu wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Mu preventing the sweep.

Moura working for a triangle but Mu defends it easily.
Moura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but He Mu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moura looks to throw the jab but Mu is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moura.
Mu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Mu drives through and clinches with Moura against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moura jumps guard.
Moura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mu controls the pace.
Moura is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Moura has his feet on Mu's thighs here. He's pushed Mu 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! Mu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Moura!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Moura 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
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riff McGee (ranked 125 p4p, 14 weight class) and Natural Born Killer (ranked 307 p4p, 32 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McGee
vs
Born Killer

171 cm
26
150 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
145 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natural Born Killer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
Killer connects with a body shot.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGee.
Killer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
McGee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
A jab from Killer does it's job there.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

McGee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!

Killer has one foot on McGee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer digs a good hook to McGee's body.
Killer misses with a straight left.
McGee looks to land a body kick but Killer moved away.
Killer tries to counter with a clinch but McGee shakes him off and moves away.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a hook
and Killer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killer misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
Killer throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Killer. That snapped McGee's head back.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee counters with a leg kick.
McGee lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee works the jab nicely.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from McGee misses.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
Killer swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Killer throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but Killer manages to avoid it.
A big left from McGee misses.
Killer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killer 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.
Killer throws a lazy body kick
and McGee counters with a nice body kick.
McGee takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer misses with a body shot
and McGee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Killer really felt that one!
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee lands a jab.
Killer tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
Killer jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGee blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Natural Born Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Killer misses.
Natural Born Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
It appears McGee was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGee slips under a jab from Killer.
A big right from Killer misses.
Killer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee blocking some punches.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McGee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to McGee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.

McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGee finds it's way round the side to connect with Killer's head.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer throws a solid leg kick but McGee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killer.

McGee looking to score a takedown here. Killer is defending well but McGee drives through and ends up in Killer's guard.
Killer pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGee wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Natural Born Killer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer lands a jab to McGee's midsection.
Killer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGee.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Killer tries to move into range but McGee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses the body punch

and McGee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killer's guard.
Killer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGee pushing down on Killer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Riff McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killer wants to control but McGee is keeping busy.
McGee wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Killer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee prevents Killer from getting back to his feet.

McGee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Killer wants to stand up but McGee is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
Killer throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Killer lands a jab to McGee's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Killer misses with a straight left.
McGee is looking to counter punch.
Killer digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
Killer looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee feinted with a counter takedown.
Killer misses with a body shot.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee avoids the body shot from Killer.
McGee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Killer throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Killer's front leg but catches the back leg as Killer tries to avoid it.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McGee.
Killer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer tries to clinch up.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Killer misses with a looping right.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killer wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
McGee feinted with a counter takedown.
Killer misses with a looping left.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - McGee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Killer misses.
Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
McGee staying out of range there.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
A big right from McGee misses.
Killer catches McGee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Riff McGee will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Killer misses with a straight right.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
McGee moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer checks a leg kick.
Killer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGee.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
McGee throws a leg kick but Killer moved away.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Killer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Killer lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGee has time to react.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
McGee throws a push kick but Killer slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
McGee lands with a nice body kick.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Killer connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
McGee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by McGee.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Natural Born Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
Killer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Killer pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee misses with a body punch.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.

McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
McGee is looking to counter punch.
McGee tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riff McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but McGee persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.

McGee shoots in and bounces Killer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Killer is trying to control the position but McGee postures up.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Killer is trying to control the position here. McGee has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Killer tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! McGee jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Riff McGee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koulouraki Souvlaki (ranked 62 p4p, 9 weight class) and Blake Green (ranked 85 p4p, 10 weight class). Souvlaki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Greek Anthem. Green is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sugar Rush. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Souvlaki
vs
Green

174 cm
34
146 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

168 cm
26
146 lbs
18 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koulouraki Souvlaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souvlaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Souvlaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Souvlaki - just one landing.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Souvlaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souvlaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away.
Souvlaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Green misses with a straight left.
Souvlaki slips under a jab from Green.
Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Souvlaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green avoids the body shot from Souvlaki.

Souvlaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Souvlaki has gone for a leg lock! Green slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souvlaki's guard.

Souvlaki wants to control but Green passes easily into half guard.
Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Green prevents Souvlaki from improving his position.
Souvlaki is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green controlling from the top position.
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.
Let's hope that Green 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.
Souvlaki is trying to keep Green in close.
Souvlaki trying to strike off his back.
Green showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Souvlaki 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.
Green passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Souvlaki is looking to improve his position.
Souvlaki wants to control but Green is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souvlaki trying to control here.
Souvlaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Souvlaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souvlaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souvlaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Green.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Souvlaki ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green moves into the clinch.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Souvlaki blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Souvlaki controls the action.
Souvlaki blocks a body shot from Green.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Souvlaki has clasped his hands together around Green's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Souvlaki wants to control for a moment but Green uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Souvlaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Souvlaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souvlaki off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward.
Souvlaki misses with a body shot.
Green throws a push kick but Souvlaki slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Green.

Souvlaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green has Souvlaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki.
Green is controlling Souvlaki's posture.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Souvlaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Souvlaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Souvlaki misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Green.
Souvlaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Souvlaki slips under a jab.
Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Souvlaki avoids the body shot from Green.
Souvlaki 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.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souvlaki moves out of range as Green strikes.
Souvlaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green swings for the body but Souvlaki moves out of range.
Green stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Souvlaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Souvlaki moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Souvlaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Souvlaki's shoulder, as Souvlaki tries to avoid the shot.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souvlaki on the side of the head.
Souvlaki fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Souvlaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souvlaki off to one side.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Souvlaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Souvlaki is out of range.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souvlaki gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Souvlaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green trying to control here.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Souvlaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Souvlaki throws a big counter combination but Green scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Souvlaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Green jabs Souvlaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Souvlaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Green was covering up waiting for the punch and Souvlaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Green!

Souvlaki looking to control.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Souvlaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Souvlaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Souvlaki, not yet.

Souvlaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Souvlaki working a defensive guard but Green passes into half guard.
Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard.
Souvlaki is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Green 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.
Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green controlling the action here.
Souvlaki tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Souvlaki strikes from the bottom but Green uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Green gets to mount! Souvlaki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green controlling his opponent.
Souvlaki wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souvlaki is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Souvlaki is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Souvlaki tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Souvlaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Souvlaki wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Souvlaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souvlaki tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Souvlaki throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green thows a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it
and Souvlaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Souvlaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Souvlaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souvlaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Souvlaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Souvlaki is just out of range.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Souvlaki misses with a looping right.

Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koulouraki Souvlaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green is not content to let Souvlaki control the position.
Green dodges the ground and pound from Souvlaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souvlaki working the ground and pound but Green is defending the strikes.
Souvlaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki laying and praying for a moment but Green takes advantage and regains half guard.
Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Green keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green gets back to full guard.
Souvlaki postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Green!

Souvlaki has an active guard here but Green has managed to pass into half guard.
Green moves into full mount! Souvlaki won't be happy about that!
Souvlaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Souvlaki trying to control but Green postures up.
Green trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Souvlaki defends it.
Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souvlaki is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souvlaki avoid being mounted?
Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green is thwarting Souvlaki's attempts to control the position.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Green missing with a left hand there. Souvlaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souvlaki tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Green rushes Souvlaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souvlaki is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Souvlaki avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Green.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souvlaki wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Souvlaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green is looking to clinch but Souvlaki is avoiding it.
Souvlaki looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Souvlaki 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.
Souvlaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souvlaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Souvlaki tries to counter with a takedown but Green is quick to defend against it.

Souvlaki shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Souvlaki postures up.

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

Green preventing the sweep.
Souvlaki controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.

Souvlaki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Green has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souvlaki wants to control the action here but instead Green manages to pass to full mount!
Green prevents Souvlaki from getting the reversal.
Souvlaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souvlaki trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Blake Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green wants to sweep here but Souvlaki controlling him for the moment.

Souvlaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Green pushes down on Souvlaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souvlaki wants to sweep but Green has passed to side control!
Souvlaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvlaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Blake Green waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

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