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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Jones (ranked 3126 p4p, 422 weight class) and Dan Skog (ranked 3677 p4p, 474 weight class). Leandro Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Skog

183 cm
34
181 lbs
18 - 18 - 2

178 cm
29
178 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Skog!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skog is looking to score with low kicks.
Skog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Skog.

Jones gets a clinch.
Skog slows down the pace here.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Skog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Skog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skog dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog jabs at Jones's body.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skog looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skog gets back to half guard.
Skog is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Skog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones trying to work for an americana but Skog has managed to regain full guard.
Skog wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Skog trying to control here.

Jones postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Skog to stand up.
Skog throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skog avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Skog pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skog scores with a nice strike.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Skog misses with a wild body shot.
Skog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skog wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in but Skog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Skog.
Skog slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but Skog keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a hook but Skog blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skog! But no joy.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Skog.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Skog misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skog connects with a crisp jab.
Skog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skog takes one to the chin there.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leandro Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skog is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Skog circles away and we're back to standing.

Jones shoots in and bounces Skog off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Skog is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Skog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skog pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skog defends well and Jones ends up having to push Skog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Skog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.

Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones throws an elbow but Skog slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones cracks Skog with a big right hand but Skog just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Jones stands up and beckons Skog to his feet.
Skog checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Skog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Skog.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Skog.
Skog scoring well with a low kick there.
Skog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Skog is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog scores with a jab to the head.
Jones wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones shoots in but Skog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skog throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Skog lands a jab to the nose.
Skog checks a low kick from Jones.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Skog swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skog avoids it really well and circles away.
Skog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones moves away from the strike by Skog.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Skog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skog lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Skog.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skog, as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skog!
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Skog misses with a double jab.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skog tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skog to the ground. Skog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries to move into range but Skog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Skog misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Skog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skog moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Leandro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skog misses with a punch on the inside.

Skog breaks the clinch.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to clinch up but Skog circles away and keeps his distance.

Skog forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones jumps guard but Skog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Skog digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Skog has double underhooks.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skog counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Skog shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Skog thumps Jones with a low kick.
A left and a right from Skog both land. Nice combination.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Leandro Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skog throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skog - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skog. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skog misses with a body kick.
Jones dives in and grabs Skog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skog pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Skog pushes him off.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Skog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Skog circles away.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid body kick from Skog.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Skog counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skog avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Fredrick (ranked 6596 p4p, 665 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 3301 p4p, 425 weight class). Fredrick comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fredrick
vs
Dahlberg

193 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

186 cm
29
212 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Dahlberg connects with a crisp jab.
Fredrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dahlberg.
Fredrick takes one to the chin there.
Dahlberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredrick.
It seemed like Dahlberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Fredrick clinches up with Dahlberg and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dahlberg lands a right hand.

Dahlberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredrick shoots for a takedown but Dahlberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick with a poor takedown
and Dahlberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Fredrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dahlberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Dahlberg connects with a body shot.
Dahlberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Fredrick clinches up with Dahlberg and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredrick.
Dahlberg blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredrick working aggressively here.
Fredrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fredrick missing with knees to the body.
Fredrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dahlberg pushes Fredrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ronald Fredrick's cut is getting worse.
Fredrick tries to land a knee to the head but Dahlberg blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahlberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dahlberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dahlberg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dahlberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Fredrick is rocked!
Dahlberg stalling the fight.
Oh Fredrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredrick seems to have got his legs back now.
Dahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Fredrick is aggressively charging in as Dahlberg backs up avoiding any damage. Dahlberg tosses out a jab and Fredrick runs right into it face first! Fredrick is out cold! Dahlberg dropped down on all fours and is barking in Fredrick's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Dahlberg!
The defeated Ronald Fredrick had this to say: 'I'll see you soon!!!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AG Pennypacker (ranked 1613 p4p, 220 weight class) and Coyote Starrk (ranked 1845 p4p, 252 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pennypacker
vs
Starrk

186 cm
34
192 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

187 cm
28
193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, AG Pennypacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coyote Starrk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starrk throws a nice head kick!
Starrk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pennypacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Starrk unleashes a big counter combination but Pennypacker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Starrk lands a leg kick that knocks Pennypacker off balance momentarily.
Starrk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Starrk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Starrk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starrk misses with a low kick.
Starrk cracks the inside of Pennypacker's front leg.
Starrk throws a leg kick but Pennypacker checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk throws a looping overhand right but Pennypacker ducks down to avoid it.
Pennypacker throws a body punch but Starrk moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pennypacker misses.
Pennypacker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Starrk slips a straight right by Pennypacker.
Starrk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
AG Pennypacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennypacker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Starrk. Starrk obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker tries for a takedown but Starrk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Starrk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Starrk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pennypacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starrk throws a low kick, looking for Pennypacker's leg but Pennypacker calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Pennypacker does no damage.
As Pennypacker backs off Starrk throws a huge counter combo but Pennypacker manages to avoid it all.
Pennypacker shoots for a double leg takedown but Starrk sprawls well. He's pushed Pennypacker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Pennypacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starrk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pennypacker misses with a hook. Starrk ducked under it nicely.
Starrk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pennypacker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Starrk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Starrk duly obliges.
Starrk throws a right and a left that Pennypacker avoids nicely.
Starrk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Starrk.
Starrk throws a solid leg kick but Pennypacker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Starrk.
Pennypacker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pennypacker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starrk but Starrk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pennypacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starrk scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennypacker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Starrk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennypacker.
Starrk lands with a good body shot.
Starrk lands with a good body shot.
Pennypacker takes a swing at Starrk's ribcage but misses.
Starrk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pennypacker tries to clinch but Starrk moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Starrk scores with a four punch combination!
Coyote Starrk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pennypacker misses with a hook. Starrk ducked under it nicely.
Starrk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Starrk feints a jab promting Pennypacker to slip. Starrk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pennypacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pennypacker loads up on a big right hand but Starrk slips the punch.
Starrk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Starrk catches Pennypacker right on the button with a cross.
Pennypacker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pennypacker misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Starrk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker avoids the head kick by Starrk.
An inside leg kick from Starrk misses.
Starrk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennypacker manages to avoid it.
Starrk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pennypacker shoots for a double leg takedown but Starrk sprawls well. He's pushed Pennypacker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pennypacker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Starrk throws a series of punches but Pennypacker moves out of range.
Starrk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pennypacker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starrk swivels and escapes.
Starrk moves out of range as Pennypacker strikes.
Pennypacker throws a lazy right hand but Starrk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pennypacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennypacker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Starrk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pennypacker avoids the body shot from Starrk.
Starrk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pennypacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starrk throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker swinging wildly here.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pennypacker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starrk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pennypacker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pennypacker works Starrk's body with a nice hook.
Pennypacker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pennypacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pennypacker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Starrk circles away.

Pennypacker gets a clinch.
Pennypacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Pennypacker decides to pull guard.
Pennypacker trying to keep a closed guard but Starrk is proving a slippery customer.
Pennypacker keeping moving, preventing Starrk from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pennypacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starrk manages to get himself to full guard.

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

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

Starrk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pennypacker blocks a head kick by Starrk.
Starrk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pennypacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pennypacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starrk swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Pennypacker feints and as Starrk raises his hands in defense, Pennypacker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Starrk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pennypacker is one step ahead there.
Pennypacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Pennypacker stops Starrk from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennypacker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starrk is pulling down on Pennypacker's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starrk keeping moving, preventing Pennypacker from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starrk throws a right and a left that both miss.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Starrk enables Pennypacker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Starrk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pennypacker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pennypacker won't allow Starrk to sweep him here.
Pennypacker throwing strikes but missing.
Starrk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pennypacker is looking to stand up but Starrk won't let him.
Starrk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starrk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Starrk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Starrk has momentary wrist control but Pennypacker slips an elbow through the middle.
Pennypacker postures up in Starrk's guard and throws a big left but Starrk blocks it.
Starrk looking to control.
Pennypacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Starrk working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pennypacker shoots in for a double leg but Starrk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pennypacker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Starrk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennypacker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starrk keeps the fight on the outside.
Pennypacker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Starrk blocks a low kick nicely.
Pennypacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pennypacker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Starrk.
Pennypacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starrk jabs Pennypacker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Starrk tried to score with a low kick but Pennypacker checks it.
Starrk throws a low kick but Pennypacker avoids it.
Starrk punishes Pennypacker's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Starrk coming out on top.
Starrk sizes up Pennypacker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Starrk, right into the meat.
Starrk misses with a body kick.
Starrk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starrk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pennypacker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennypacker tries to clinch up.
Starrk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Starrk blocks the body kick.
Starrk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Starrk.
Pennypacker wants to clinch.
Pennypacker misses with a head kick.
Starrk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Starrk tries to score with a low kick but Pennypacker moves his leg out of the way.
Pennypacker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Starrk circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Pennypacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Pennypacker.
Starrk throws out a counter right but Pennypacker avoids it with no problem.
Starrk thuds a left hand into Pennypacker's body.
Pennypacker shoots in for a takedown but Starrk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Starrk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coyote Starrk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pennypacker dives in and grabs Starrk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starrk pushes down on Pennypacker's head and hops out.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pennypacker as he connects with a hook.
Pennypacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Starrk thuds his right hand into Pennypacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Starrk lands a nice looking body kick.
Starrk jabs Pennypacker right on the nose. Pennypacker blinks but takes it well.
Coyote Starrk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starrk lands a leg kick that knocks Pennypacker off balance momentarily.
Pennypacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Starrk moves out of range as Pennypacker throws a body kick.
Pennypacker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Starrk can pounce on him.
Pennypacker throws a head kick that misses.
Pennypacker misses with a two punch combination.
Starrk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starrk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennypacker scores with a jab.
Pennypacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starrk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starrk scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick lands from Starrk.
Starrk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pennypacker rather than just go for the knockout.
Starrk scores with a jab to the head.

Pennypacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starrk tries to work over Pennypacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starrk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pennypacker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starrk walks away with a smile on his face. Pennypacker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Starrk misses with a hook.
Starrk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pennypacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Starrk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pennypacker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Starrk counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Pennypacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starrk thuds his shin into the meat of Pennypacker's side.
Pennypacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Starrk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starrk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coyote Starrk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starrk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Starrk lunges at Pennypacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pennypacker's hand.
No joy there for Starrk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starrk misses the shot to the body.

Pennypacker has Starrk up against the cage in a clinch.
Starrk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starrk.
Starrk has a couple of punches blocked by Pennypacker.
Starrk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starrk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pennypacker tries to pull guard but Starrk won't allow it.
Starrk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starrk working aggressively here.
Pennypacker missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starrk tries to work over Pennypacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starrk struggles to land a body shot inside as Pennypacker controls his hands.

Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starrk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pennypacker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pennypacker shoots in for a takedown but Starrk shows good takedown defense.
Starrk misses with a few strikes there.
Starrk scores with a shot to the body.
AG Pennypacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starrk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Starrk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starrk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Starrk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Starrk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Pennypacker misses the target.
Pennypacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starrk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker throws a hook but Starrk avoids it easily.
Pennypacker wants to clinch but Starrk slips to the side
and Starrk counters with a series of strikes. Pennypacker will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pennypacker clinches up against the cage.
Starrk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starrk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pennypacker fails to pull guard.
Pennypacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starrk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starrk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pennypacker tries a body shot but Starrk blocks it.
Starrk avoids a wild elbow strike from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker throws a head punch that misses.
Starrk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Pennypacker fails to land.
Pennypacker misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coyote Starrk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 1962 p4p, 271 weight class) and Mr Joker (ranked 2462 p4p, 332 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Joker has chosen The Jester of Genocide - Travis Scott as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burns
vs
Joker

193 cm
38
215 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

194 cm
28
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Joker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Joker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joker sprawls and moves away.
Mr Joker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joker lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joker tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Joker lands.
Joker throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Joker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joker shoots and misses

and Burns counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving.

Joker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Joker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Burns wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joker scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Joker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns cracks Joker with a good jab.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Joker.
Joker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joker tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Joker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns stands and throws Joker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Joker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns happy to just control the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joker sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joker.
Joker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joker throws out the jab.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Joker is quick to defend against it.
Joker scores with a jab.
Joker scores with a nice right hand.
Joker throws a right hand that misses

and Burns counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Joker working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Joker controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Joker.

Joker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.

Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joker dives on top into guard.

Joker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns controls Joker momentarily but Joker frees himself.

Joker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker looking to pass the guard.
Joker is still trying to improve position.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
Joker looking to sit in guard and control but Burns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burns is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Joker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joker trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Joker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Joker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns trying to control but Joker is working from the bottom.
Burns passes Joker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Joker is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joker trying to get back to full guard but Burns takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joker defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.
Joker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Joker misses with a takedown attempt

and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joker is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
Burns avoids the attempt from Joker to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns manages to capitalize on a mistake by Joker to take his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker tries to roll but Burns sticks to his back.
Joker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burns.

Burns is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Joker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Joker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burns.

Joker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burns.
Brian Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker tries to escape the position.

Joker won't enjoy being in this position. Burns looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Joker is tapping - it's over boys! Burns picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Burns!
A victorious Brian Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mr Joker had this to say: 'HahaHAAhaaHha haHAhahaHA haha ha Hahaaha ha ha... haHa.. HA!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kylla Ei (ranked 2440 p4p, 77 weight class) and Anton Mammoth (ranked 1229 p4p, 36 weight class). Mammoth is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I came to bring the pain. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ei
vs
Mammoth

210 cm
37
289 lbs
36 - 22 - 0

210 cm
32
264 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
IniTech Nutrition

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 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Mammoth!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammoth throws a jab when Ei was well out of range.
Ei digs a good hook to Mammoth's body.
Mammoth throws an overhand right that lands on Ei's shoulder, as Ei tries to avoid the shot.
Kylla Ei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ei misses with a hook to the body
and Mammoth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mammoth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ei tries to clinch there but Mammoth circles away.
Ei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mammoth.
Mammoth lands a really nice looking cross but Ei seems unphased.
Mammoth throws a sloppy head kick

and Ei counters by clinching up.
Ei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammoth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mammoth.
Ei tries a body shot but Mammoth blocks it.
Mammoth lands with a right to the head.
Mammoth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammoth lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammoth.
Ei is breathing heavily.
Ei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammoth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mammoth tries to throw a body punch but Ei avoids it by throwing Mammoth back against the cage.
Mammoth lands with a right to the head.
Ei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammoth swings wildly with an uppercut but Ei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ei swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammoth's elbow.
Ei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammoth lands with a short shot to the head.

Mammoth breaks the clinch.
Ei misses with a right hand
and Mammoth counters with a nice uppercut.
Mammoth lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ei slips a jab from Mammoth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei throws a right and a left that Mammoth avoids nicely.
Mammoth scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ei. Mammoth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammoth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ei's head backwards.
Mammoth lands a nice looking body shot.
Mammoth throws a looping overhand right but Ei ducks down to avoid it.
Ei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammoth counters with a big right hand! Oh Ei is in trouble here! Mammoth follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Mammoth!
Anton Mammoth 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
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Buro (ranked 2118 p4p, 236 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 1623 p4p, 184 weight class). Buro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Brian Boro`s March. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Buro
vs
Xi Jia

182 cm
31
155 lbs
18 - 14 - 1

170 cm
36
150 lbs
30 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160

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 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buro cracks Xi Jia with a good jab.
A combination from Xi Jia does no damage.
A punch combination from Buro misses.
Buro lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Xi Jia - just one landing.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Buro there.
Buro ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Buro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy left from Xi Jia finds it's target.
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!
Buro lands a head shot.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buro throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Xi Jia moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Xi Jia missing with a left hand there. Buro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buro swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Buro swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro cracks Xi Jia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Xi Jia forces Buro back against the cage and clinches.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Xi Jia is controlling him.
Xi Jia has Buro pressed against the cage, preventing Buro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia lands with a light punch inside.
Buro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buro or not.
Xi Jia prevents Buro from breaking the clinch.
Buro working hard to break the clinch.
Buro is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.
Xi Jia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buro backwards.
Xi Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage.
Xi Jia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Buro blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Buro wants to break free but Xi Jia has control.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xi Jia scores with a shot to the side of Buro's head.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Buro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buro misses with a body punch.
Buro gets underhooks to prevent Xi Jia's takedown attempt.

Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Buro.
Buro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xi Jia stalks Buro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buro's face. Buro staggers backwards, shaken.

Buro is rocked!

Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Buro is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Kang Xi Jia!
During a confident post fight interview, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 2555 p4p, 360 weight class) and Andrei Zharkov (ranked 940 p4p, 150 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You'll Never Walk Alone. On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Bone has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Bone seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bone
vs
Zharkov

182 cm
32
180 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

183 cm
32
182 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andrei Zharkov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zharkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zharkov moves away from the strike by Bone.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zharkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bone back to the cage. Zharkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Joe Bone has been cut.
A big left from Zharkov misses.
Zharkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zharkov misses with a low kick as Bone jumps back.
Bone feints and then cracks Zharkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zharkov down.
Zharkov missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zharkov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Zharkov misses with a low kick.
Bone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zharkov jabs Bone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zharkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zharkov is just out of range.
Zharkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zharkov 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.
Zharkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bone takes the fight into the clinch.
Zharkov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zharkov or not.
Bone gets through Zharkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zharkov has Bone pressed against the cage.
Zharkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Zharkov is trying to break the clinch but Bone has him pressed against the cage.
Zharkov lands an elbow that stopped Bone in his tracks for a moment.
Zharkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Zharkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zharkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zharkov blocking some punches.
Zharkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bone gets an underhook and turns Zharkov into the cage.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zharkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Bone.
Zharkov stalling in the clinch but Bone improves position.
Bone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zharkov backwards.
Zharkov throws an elbow but it misses.

Bone breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bone misses.
Bone scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zharkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zharkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zharkov under the eye.

Zharkov is rocked!
Zharkov walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
Zharkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bone finish him?
Bone scoring well with a low kick there.

Bone darts in and clinches Zharkov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bone.
Zharkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zharkov can turn it around.
Zharkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bone.
Bone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zharkov blocks an uppercut.
Bone dips a shoulder and cracks Zharkov with a mighty uppercut! Zharkov falls back against the cage and Bone unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zharkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bone screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bone!
A very excited looking Joe Bone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blind Shaman (ranked 727 p4p, 119 weight class) and Neo Wiggin (ranked 1265 p4p, 196 weight class). Shaman's entrance music is Shaman's Dream. A fine choice. Neo Wiggin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Shaman
vs
Wiggin

182 cm
31
168 lbs
22 - 10 - 2

175 cm
32
165 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blind Shaman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin looks to land a combination. Shaman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shaman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wiggin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaman scrambles back to his feet.
Wiggin scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaman misses with the combination.
Shaman stuns Wiggin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wiggin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman throws a quick counter head kick but Wiggin was just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiggin, as that shot connected.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggin was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Wiggin misses the jab.
Shaman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Shaman rushes Wiggin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaman keeps control of Wiggin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaman's elbow.

Wiggin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Shaman has his foot on Wiggin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiggin works his way back into a safe position though.
Wiggin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wiggin wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving.
Wiggin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin postures up in Shaman's guard and throws a big left but Shaman blocks it.
Wiggin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Wiggin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wiggin has managed to get both his arms back between Shaman's legs - danger averted.

Shaman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Shaman working for a triangle but Wiggin defends it easily.
Wiggin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiggin throws a strike but Shaman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Shaman is fighting to break Wiggin's control of his arms but Wiggin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wiggin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaman won't allow Wiggin to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman advances position into side control!
The referee asks Shaman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaman prefers to stall for the moment though.

Wiggin wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Shaman seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Wiggin is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Blind Shaman!
Blind Shaman is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Blind Shaman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.