Over Time PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Bang (ranked 3532 p4p, 458 weight class) and Liber Alderich (ranked 2104 p4p, 303 weight class). Alderich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stronger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bang
vs
Alderich

177 cm
27
176 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

180 cm
29
180 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Alderich!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alderich closes the distance and clinches.
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alderich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alderich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderich misses with a punch to the body.
Alderich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Alderich.
Alderich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Alderich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alderich as he jumps to the side.
Bang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Got Your 6 in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderich lands a high kick!

Alderich darts in and clinches Bang up against the cage.
Alderich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderich stops a takedown attempt from Bang.

Bang has Alderich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alderich tumbling to the mat - Bang dives into Alderich's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderich keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang 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.
Alderich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alderich wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alderich is positioning himself well to prevent Bang advancing to mount.
Bang is thwarting Alderich's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bang prevents Alderich from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alderich leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Alderich rushes Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alderich misses with a punch to the body.
Alderich misses with a hook to the ribs.

Alderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Alderich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderich pushes Bang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Bang breaks the clinch.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Alderich, which made it look bad.
Alderich connects with the punch.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Alderich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bang takes the fight into the clinch.
Alderich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bang prevents a body shot from Alderich.
A shot in the inside from Alderich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for a takedown.
Bang wants to take the fight to the mat but Alderich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Alderich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderich.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Alderich avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Alderich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderich scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Alderich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alderich.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Alderich lands a left hand.
Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alderich avoids it.

Alderich manages to break the clinch.
Bang dives in and grabs Alderich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alderich pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.

Alderich rushes Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderich.
Alderich lands a left hand.
Alderich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Alderich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alderich tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alderich to the ground. Alderich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alderich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liber Alderich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A jab from Alderich finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Alderich.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Alderich pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Alderich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alderich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderich lands with a right to the head.
Alderich working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderich digs a right hand underneath Bang's ribcage. Bang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderich misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderich misses with some punches.
Alderich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderich pushes Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderich lands with a left to the head.
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Alderich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Alderich blocks the low kick.

Bang moves into the clinch.
Alderich lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Bang is rocked!
Alderich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alderich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alderich misses with the head strike.

Alderich breaks from the clinch.

Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Liber Alderich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang is looking to break free of the clinch but Alderich has double underhooks.
Alderich working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alderich.

Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Bang breaks from the clinch.

Alderich closes the distance and clinches.
Alderich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderich.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderich pushes Bang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang blocks a body shot from Alderich.
Bang tries to land knees in the clinch but Alderich avoids the damage to the body.
Alderich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bang or not.

Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alderich throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.

Bang rushes Alderich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alderich throws a head punch that misses.
Bang is leaning against Alderich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alderich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bang or not.
Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alderich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderich misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderich stops a takedown attempt from Bang.

Alderich breaks from the clinch.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alderich is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Alderich circles away and we're back to standing.

Alderich pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Alderich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderich misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Alderich.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head.
Alderich lands a shot to the body.

Alderich breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Alderich has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alderich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alderich breaks the clinch.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Alderich moves into the clinch successfully.

Alderich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alderich scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang is looking to land body kicks.

Alderich has managed to clinch.
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderich misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderich working aggressively here.
Alderich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderich has Bang pressed against the cage, preventing Bang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alderich lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderich tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderich lands a big right hand that drops Bang! The killer instinct kicks in and Alderich finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Alderich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liber Alderich!
Liber Alderich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Djin Kvasir (ranked 3179 p4p, 418 weight class) and Troy Manning (ranked 1784 p4p, 264 weight class). Kvasir comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kvasir
vs
Manning

171 cm
27
170 lbs
12 - 28 - 0

198 cm
32
179 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 12 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Troy Manning!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kvasir somewhat.
Kvasir shoots in looking for a takedown. Manning tries to sprawl out of it but Kvasir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Manning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning scores with a shot to the body.
Manning scores with a nice strike.

Oooooh!!! Manning has knocked Kvasir down with a huge combo! Manning steps away and waves a wobbly Kvasir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Djin Kvasir has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning leaves Kvasir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djin Kvasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Manning.
Kvasir avoids the body shot from Manning.
Kvasir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning catches Kvasir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Kvasir's belly button to the back.
Kvasir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kvasir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Manning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manning displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kvasir up against the cage.
Kvasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manning prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvasir fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Manning.
Kvasir looking for a takedown.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kvasir is breathing heavily.
Kvasir tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manning.
Manning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manning stops a takedown attempt from Kvasir.
Kvasir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manning prevents it.
Manning slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kvasir letting Manning take a breather here.
Manning prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning is pressed up against the cage. Kvasir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manning down to the mat. Manning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kvasir takes one to the side of the head.

Manning sends Kvasir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Manning is motioning to the referee to let Kvasir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kvasir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manning connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kvasir. Kvasir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Kvasir is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvasir gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Manning points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kvasir wakes up just in time to hear Manning thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Manning!
Djin Kvasir spoke after the fight, saying 'next time is the time'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deshaun Williams (ranked 1793 p4p, 243 weight class) and Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 1287 p4p, 171 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Deshaun Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dr. Octagon - Earth People. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Carter Williams

188 cm
25
198 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

182 cm
32
198 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deshaun Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ethan Carter Williams forces Deshaun Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Deshaun Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ethan Carter Williams or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams is leaning against Ethan Carter Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ethan Carter Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deshaun Williams prevents it.
Ethan Carter Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ethan Carter Williams looking for a takedown.
Deshaun Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Carter Williams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deshaun Williams.

Deshaun Williams breaks from the clinch.

Ethan Carter Williams has Deshaun Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deshaun Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan Carter Williams blocks an uppercut.
Deshaun Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deshaun Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deshaun Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ethan Carter Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deshaun Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deshaun Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deshaun Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ethan Carter Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deshaun Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Deshaun Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Ethan Carter Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deshaun Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deshaun Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deshaun Williams is working Ethan Carter Williams over against the cage.
Deshaun Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Ethan Carter Williams controls the action.
Deshaun Williams tries a body shot but Ethan Carter Williams blocks it.
Deshaun Williams tries to throw a body punch but Ethan Carter Williams avoids it by throwing Deshaun Williams back against the cage.
Deshaun Williams is trying to break free.
Ethan Carter Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ethan Carter Williams blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams pushes Ethan Carter Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ethan Carter Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deshaun Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ethan Carter Williams ducks under a wild hook from Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams misses with a straight left.
Ethan Carter Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Deshaun Williams pushes him away.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch up.
Ethan Carter Williams blocks a head kick by Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams throws a front kick aimed at Ethan Carter Williams's knee but Ethan Carter Williams avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Ethan Carter Williams misses the target.
Ethan Carter Williams cracks Deshaun Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ethan Carter Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Deshaun Williams misses its target.
Deshaun Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch up.
Ethan Carter Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deshaun Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Ethan Carter Williams misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ethan Carter Williams moves into the clinch.

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

Deshaun Williams has closed the distance and engaged Ethan Carter Williams in a clinch.
Deshaun Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deshaun Williams tries to work over Ethan Carter Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deshaun Williams misses with the head strike.
Deshaun Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Ethan Carter Williams backwards.
Ethan Carter Williams prevents a body shot from Deshaun Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deshaun Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deshaun Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deshaun Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Deshaun Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Deshaun Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deshaun Williams tries to work over Ethan Carter Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ethan Carter Williams lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Deshaun Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deshaun Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ethan Carter Williams looks winded!
Deshaun Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Ethan Carter Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deshaun Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Ethan Carter Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deshaun Williams is pressed up against the cage. Ethan Carter Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deshaun Williams down to the mat. Deshaun Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ethan Carter Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Deshaun Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Ethan Carter Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deshaun Williams misses with a hook. Ethan Carter Williams ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Deshaun Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ethan Carter Williams doesn't seem phased though.

Deshaun Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.

Deshaun Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ethan Carter Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deshaun Williams throws a hook to the side of Ethan Carter Williams's head but Ethan Carter Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deshaun Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!

Ethan Carter Williams forces Deshaun Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Deshaun Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Ethan Carter Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deshaun Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ethan Carter Williams loads up on a big right hand but Deshaun Williams slips the punch.
Deshaun Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ethan Carter Williams manages to avoid it.
Deshaun Williams lands a body shot.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch but Deshaun Williams is having none of it.
Deshaun Williams looks to throw the jab but Ethan Carter Williams is out of range.
A jab from Ethan Carter Williams misses.

Ethan Carter Williams has managed to clinch.
Deshaun Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Deshaun Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ethan Carter Williams can do to turn this around?
Deshaun Williams lands with a right to the head.
Deshaun Williams lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deshaun Williams gets underhooks to prevent Ethan Carter Williams's takedown attempt.
Deshaun Williams lands a left hand.
Ethan Carter Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Deshaun Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deshaun Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ethan Carter Williams.
Deshaun Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Carter Williams.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deshaun Williams lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ethan Carter Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Deshaun Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deshaun Williams pushes Ethan Carter Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Deshaun Williams manages to break the clinch.
Ethan Carter Williams is looking to clinch but Deshaun Williams is avoiding it.
A big left from Ethan Carter Williams misses.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deshaun Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deshaun Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Deshaun Williams misses.
Deshaun Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ethan Carter Williams under the eye.
Deshaun Williams throws a body punch but Ethan Carter Williams moves out of range.

Ethan Carter Williams moves into range and clinches up with Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ethan Carter Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deshaun Williams misses with the head strike.

Deshaun Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deshaun Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Deshaun Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deshaun Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Deshaun Williams tenderised Ethan Carter Williams's leg. Ethan Carter Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deshaun Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Deshaun Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ethan Carter Williams moves away.
Deshaun Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ethan Carter Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch up.
Deshaun Williams throwing a counter right hand but Ethan Carter Williams manages to avoid it.
Ethan Carter Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ethan Carter Williams is looking to clinch but Deshaun Williams is avoiding it.
Deshaun Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ethan Carter Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deshaun Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deshaun Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Ethan Carter Williams is just out of range.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to counter by closing the distance.

Ethan Carter Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deshaun Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Ethan Carter Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deshaun Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Deshaun Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deshaun Williams gets underhooks to prevent Ethan Carter Williams's takedown attempt.
Ethan Carter Williams looking for a takedown.
Deshaun Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ethan Carter Williams backwards.
Deshaun Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ethan Carter Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deshaun Williams is defending well.
Ethan Carter Williams is breathing heavily.
Deshaun Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ethan Carter Williams backwards.
Deshaun Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Deshaun Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ethan Carter Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deshaun Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deshaun Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Deshaun Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deshaun Williams throws a shot from downtown. Ethan Carter Williams moves away and avoids it.
Ethan Carter Williams looks to land a right hand but Deshaun Williams moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ethan Carter Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Ethan Carter Williams misses with a hook. Deshaun Williams ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deshaun Williams. Ethan Carter Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deshaun Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Ethan Carter Williams circles away.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch but Deshaun Williams moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deshaun Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ethan Carter Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Deshaun Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deshaun Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deshaun Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deshaun Williams is winning the standup battle so far.

Ethan Carter Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Ethan Carter Williams prevents a body shot from Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deshaun Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deshaun Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ethan Carter Williams moves in looking to clinch but Deshaun Williams pushes him off.

Ethan Carter Williams instigates a clinch.
Deshaun Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deshaun Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deshaun Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams misses with the head strike.
Deshaun Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ethan Carter Williams blocks a body shot from Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deshaun Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ethan Carter Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deshaun Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan Carter Williams wants to clinch
and Deshaun Williams counters with a straight right hand.

Ethan Carter Williams drives through and clinches with Deshaun Williams against the cage.
Ethan Carter Williams blocks a body shot from Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Ethan Carter Williams controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deshaun Williams misses with the head strike.
Ethan Carter Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Deshaun Williams controls his hands.

Deshaun Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ethan Carter Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deshaun Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ethan Carter Williams misses with a right hand
and Deshaun Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deshaun Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ethan Carter Williams misses with a double jab.
Deshaun Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch
and Deshaun Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deshaun Williams is looking to wear down Ethan Carter Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ethan Carter Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Deshaun Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ethan Carter Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ethan Carter Williams ducks under a wild hook from Deshaun Williams.
Deshaun Williams with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deshaun Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ethan Carter Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deshaun Williams cracks a nice hook into Ethan Carter Williams's ribs.
Ethan Carter Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Deshaun Williams circles away.
Deshaun Williams throws a body punch but Ethan Carter Williams moves out of range.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch up
letting Deshaun Williams counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Ethan Carter Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deshaun Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ethan Carter Williams at a distance.
Deshaun Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ethan Carter Williams.
Deshaun Williams ducks under a wild hook from Ethan Carter Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams throws a right hand that Deshaun Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Deshaun Williams also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ethan Carter Williams finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Deshaun Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams misses with a right hand
and Deshaun Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ethan Carter Williams thinking.
Deshaun Williams misses with a body kick.
Deshaun Williams catches Ethan Carter Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deshaun Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Deshaun Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Ethan Carter Williams's shoulder, as Ethan Carter Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Ethan Carter Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Ethan Carter Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ethan Carter Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ethan Carter Williams wants to clinch up but Deshaun Williams keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Deshaun Williams misses the target.
Ethan Carter Williams tries to clinch there but Deshaun Williams circles away.
Deshaun Williams throws a wild body kick that Ethan Carter Williams sees coming a mile off.
Ethan Carter Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Deshaun Williams pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deshaun Williams connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ethan Carter Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deshaun Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Ethan Carter Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams moves in looking to clinch but Deshaun Williams pushes him off.
Deshaun Williams throws a looping overhand right but Ethan Carter Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Deshaun Williams moves away from the strike by Ethan Carter Williams.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deshaun Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ethan Carter Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deshaun Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ethan Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deshaun Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Carter Williams.
Deshaun Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deshaun Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deshaun Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshaun Williams!
Post fight, Deshaun Williams took to the microphone: 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arman Shaker (ranked 2323 p4p, 303 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 6097 p4p, 608 weight class). 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.

Shaker
vs
Rockstar

180 cm
35
195 lbs
24 - 21 - 0

191 cm
34
197 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arman Shaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Shaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rockstar to the mat! Rockstar manages to get full guard.
Rockstar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker passes Rockstar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockstar is looking to get back to full guard here but Shaker has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rockstar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaker lands strikes from half guard.

Rockstar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shaker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rockstar is looking to get to half guard.
Shaker controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Shaker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rockstar can't escape the position.
Shaker can't control as he wanted to and Rockstar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Shaker prevents Rockstar from standing back up.
Rockstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaker controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rockstar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaker pulls his head out easily.
Rockstar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaker is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockstar wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaker lands a head kick. Rockstar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Rockstar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockstar scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rockstar misses.
Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockstar.
Shaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rockstar moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Rockstar.
Rockstar feints a counter leg kick.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockstar is out of range.

Shaker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockstar!
Rockstar bucks up and tries to throw Shaker off but instead Shaker has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rockstar doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaker tries to get the hooks in deep but Rockstar pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rockstar loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
Shaker scores with a leg kick.
Rockstar misses with the body kick
and Shaker counters with an inside leg kick.
Rockstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockstar.
Shaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rockstar.
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockstar motions for Shaker to come forward. Rockstar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockstar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker walks into a straight right hand from Rockstar.
Rockstar goes for a double leg but Shaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaker continues to drive forward.
Rockstar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaker.
Rockstar throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockstar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaker trying to move into half guard but instead Rockstar has managed to sweep!

Shaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rockstar is looking to improve his position.
Shaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rockstar's head.
Still in half guard, Shaker seems content to control.
Shaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockstar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rockstar wants to sweep but Shaker has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockstar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar controlling the pace.
Shaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockstar is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is refusing to be controlled, as Rockstar sits in half guard.
Shaker gets full guard.
Rockstar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaker's head.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Rockstar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaker 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rockstar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaker moves out of range as Rockstar throws a body kick.
Rockstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockstar shoots and misses
and Shaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Rockstar misses with a body kick.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Rockstar.
Shaker throws a big counter combination but Rockstar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Shaker feints and as Rockstar raises his hands in defense, Shaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rockstar trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaker sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rockstar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Shaker paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rockstar - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luke Rockstar!
Luke Rockstar is the new middleweight champion!
Luke Rockstar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieko Lynn (ranked 1851 p4p, 251 weight class) and Kassius Halo (ranked 2923 p4p, 379 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lynn
vs
Halo

186 cm
30
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

187 cm
35
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kieko Lynn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kassius Halo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Lynn.
Lynn 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.
Halo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lynn backs up against the cage.

It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
Lynn loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Lynn throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Lynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halo lands a nice shot that snaps Lynn's head back.
Kieko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Lynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo with the counter takedown but Lynn avoids it easily.
Halo misses with a body shot
and Lynn counters with a good low kick that Halo was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo lands with a straight right. Lynn didn't see that one coming.
Lynn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynn as he jumps to the side.
Lynn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lynn moves out of range of the body kick.
Halo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynn is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
A shot to the liver by Lynn. Beautiful body shot.
Lynn stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lynn scores with a jab.
Halo tests Lynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Lynn scores with a four punch combination!
Halo looks to land a left hand but Lynn moved out of range nicely.
Lynn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halo manages to circle out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Halo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn lands a slapping body shot.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynn.
Lynn slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Lynn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynn avoids the body shot from Halo.
Lynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lynn misses with a straight left.
Lynn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynn lands with a right hand.
Lynn throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Lynn misses with a looping left.
Kieko Lynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo misses with a right hand

and Lynn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lynn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn forces his way into half guard.

Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.

Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg.

Lynn is looking for a kimura here.
Halo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Halo actively working from the bottom here.

Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.

Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynn throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely.

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

Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieko Lynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lynn cracks the inside of Halo's front leg.
Lynn swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
A jab from Halo does it's job there.
Lynn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lynn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Halo throws a series of punches but Lynn moves out of range.
Lynn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kieko Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo cracks Lynn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lynn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn pushes Halo away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
Lynn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Lynn.
Lynn scores with a shot to the body.
Halo shoots and misses

and Lynn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lynn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lynn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, Lynn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the cage.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Lynn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kieko Lynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Lynn lands a shot to the body.
Halo tries to pull guard but Lynn holds him up against the cage and eventually Halo drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Lynn.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lynn is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lynn lands a left hand.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Lynn lands a body shot.
Lynn lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lynn.
Halo tries to stall but Lynn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lynn lands with a light punch inside.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Lynn.
Still in the clinch, Lynn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lynn lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lynn.
Kieko Lynn has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lynn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lynn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lynn lands a left hand.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lynn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynn scores with a shot to the side of Halo's head.
A hook to the body from Lynn.
Lynn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lynn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halo is breathing heavily.
Lynn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo lands with a left to the head.
Lynn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halo or not.
Halo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lynn is defending well.
A hook to the body from Lynn.
Lynn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lynn lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lynn smiles and moves away.
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lynn counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lynn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Lynn.

Halo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynn finish him?
Lynn swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Lynn lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieko Lynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lynn throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo.
Lynn tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Halo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lynn dodges the ground and pound from Halo.
Halo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Lynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lynn taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard.

Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lynn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Halo is tapping! Great win for Lynn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kieko Lynn!
Kieko Lynn retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kieko Lynn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veli Urhola (ranked 1620 p4p, 198 weight class) and Conrad Hauser (ranked 811 p4p, 100 weight class). Urhola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Trammps -Disco Inferno. On his way into the cage it seems that Veli Urhola has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Veli Urhola seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Urhola
vs
Hauser

194 cm
41
259 lbs
32 - 19 - 0

198 cm
33
257 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Veli Urhola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conrad Hauser!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urhola drops his hands momentarily and Hauser takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hauser throws a body punch but Urhola moves out of range.
Urhola slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Urhola misses its target.
Hauser lands a body shot.
Hauser tried to score with a low kick but Urhola checks it.
Hauser throws a leg kick
and Urhola counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Hauser.
Hauser throws a lazy uppercut
and Urhola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hauser misses with a body shot
and Urhola counters with a head kick. That will keep Hauser thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Urhola throws a hook but Hauser blocks it.
Urhola throws a push kick but Hauser slaps the foot to one side.
Hauser throws a body shot but no joy.
Hauser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Urhola misses with a looping right.
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!
Hauser throws a lazy right hand but Urhola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Urhola counters with a quick kick to the body but Hauser blocks it.
Hauser is looking to land body kicks.
Hauser lands a jab to Urhola's midsection.
Hauser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urhola manages to avoid it.
Hauser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urhola momentarily.

It looks like Veli Urhola has been cut.

Urhola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hauser's guard.

Hauser looking for a guillotine here but Urhola defends easily.
Urhola tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauser is retaining full guard.
Urhola throwing strikes but missing.

Hauser is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Urhola rolls with it to try and escape but Hauser cranks on the arm and Urhola is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conrad Hauser!
During a confident post fight interview, Conrad Hauser thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.