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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Anderson (ranked 6109 p4p, 653 weight class) and Mark Hennsly (ranked 6448 p4p, 660 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everyday Bro-Team 10. Hennsly has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Carlos Anderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Carlos Anderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Anderson
vs
Hennsly

195 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hennsly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle, before Anderson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hennsly's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Anderson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Carlos Anderson!
Carlos Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's everyday Bro, get on my nuts like a squirrel looking for acorns while you can. Team 10 for life...'.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 6410 p4p, 500 weight class) and Alessio Bianchi (ranked 6408 p4p, 501 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Bianchi

173 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessio Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bianchi gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Bianchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Jones!

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Crocker (ranked 5574 p4p, 622 weight class) and Marco Aurelio (ranked 5793 p4p, 643 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crocker
vs
Aurelio

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocker tries to avoid it but Aurelio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocker to the ground. Crocker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aurelio shoots in but Crocker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crocker misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Crocker. No joy for Aurelio on that attempt.
Jim Crocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Aurelio.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelio throws a one two combo.
Crocker misses with a double jab.
Jim Crocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Crocker has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.

Crocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Marco Aurelio has been cut.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.
Aurelio has Crocker pressed against the cage, preventing Crocker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aurelio is looking for a takedown.
Crocker is looking to break free of the clinch but Aurelio has double underhooks.
Crocker is trying to break the clinch but Aurelio is controlling him.
Crocker gets underhooks to prevent Aurelio's takedown attempt.
Aurelio is struggling to control the position.
Aurelio fails to pull guard.

Crocker breaks from the clinch.
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crocker as he jumps to the side.
Aurelio looks winded!
Crocker throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocker throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Crocker as Aurelio shoots in.
A punch combination from Crocker misses.
Aurelio tries to counter with a clinch but Crocker shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Crocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crocker misses with a double jab
and Aurelio counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Aurelio - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Crocker. Those never looked like landing.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crocker looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crocker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crocker misses with the combination.
Aurelio throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aurelio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jim Crocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crocker wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocker looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Crocker throws a nice looking combination but Aurelio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Crocker as Aurelio shoots in.
No luck for Aurelio with that takedown attempt.
Crocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crocker misses with a double jab
and Aurelio counters with a series of strikes. Crocker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Crocker misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocker.
Aurelio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio fails with a takedown attempt.
Crocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Crocker. Those never looked like landing.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a stiff right hand.
Crocker misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Crocker scores with a four punch combination!
Crocker looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelio. That snapped Crocker's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Crocker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Aurelio'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.

Crocker throws a right and a left that Aurelio avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aurelio or perhaps it was just good defense by Crocker, which made it look bad.
Crocker throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Jim Crocker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocker misses with a wild combination.
Crocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aurelio looks for a takedown but Crocker sprawls well.
Crocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Aurelio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Crocker. Those never looked like landing.
Crocker throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a right hand to the body.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocker misses with a double jab

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio scores with a hook to the body.

Crocker manages to break the clinch.
Crocker throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Crocker breaks from the clinch.
Jim Crocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crocker as he jumps to the side.
Jim Crocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Aurelio.
Crocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aurelio wants to land a leg kick but Crocker is out of range.
Crocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Aurelio clinches up against the cage.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Crocker has him pressed against the cage.

Crocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocker throws a right and a left that Aurelio avoids nicely.
Aurelio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio fails to land the takedown.
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocker misses with a double jab
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelio dives in for a single leg takedown but Crocker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crocker!
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
Crocker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

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

Crocker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurelio circles away quickly and effectively.
And Aurelio tries to counter it with a takedown but Crocker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aurelio throws a combination. Crocker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Aurelio closes the distance and pushes Crocker back into the cage.

Crocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crocker misses with a wild combination.
Aurelio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aurelio shoots in but Crocker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aurelio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crocker avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelio feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crocker throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Aurelio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crocker misses with a few strikes there.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aurelio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crocker tries to break free but Aurelio pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelio prevents Crocker from breaking the clinch.
Aurelio jumps guard but Crocker stands there with Aurelio around his waist. Aurelio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Crocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aurelio is looking for the big counter here.
Crocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Aurelio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Crocker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Aurelio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Crocker misses with a combination
and Aurelio counters with a left to the body.

Aurelio instigates a clinch.
Crocker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aurelio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aurelio wants to get back to striking at distance but Crocker won't allow it.

Crocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocker tries to bum rush Aurelio with a series of wild strikes but Aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crocker looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Aurelio fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurelio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crocker pulls his leg out and moves away.

Aurelio forces Crocker back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio has Crocker pressed against the cage, preventing Crocker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crocker is trying to break free.
Aurelio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crocker has him pressed against the cage.

Crocker manages to break the clinch.
Crocker misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Crocker. Those never looked like landing.
Crocker misses with a few strikes there.
Aurelio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a straight right hand.

Crocker tries to keep at a distance but Aurelio has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Crocker's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio has Crocker pressed against the cage, preventing Crocker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aurelio tries for a takedown but Crocker manages to get underhooks.
Jim Crocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Aurelio.

Crocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocker throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Aurelio counters by moving into the clinch.
Crocker is trying to break the clinch but Aurelio is controlling him.
Aurelio tries to break free but Crocker pushes him back against the cage.
Crocker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aurelio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crocker smiles and moves away.
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
Aurelio feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocker throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crocker misses with a two punch combination.
Crocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Aurelio counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.
Aurelio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crocker has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.

Crocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crocker misses with the combination.
Aurelio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crocker misses with the combination.

Aurelio gets a clinch.
Aurelio slowing the pace effectively.
Crocker is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.

Crocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crocker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crocker misses with a combination
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crocker thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Aurelio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crocker's half guard.
Crocker tries to kick Aurelio off in order to stand up. Aurelio Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Crocker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marco Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Aurelio.
I think Crocker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Crocker!

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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Lord (ranked 5381 p4p, 458 weight class) and Matthew Princiotta (ranked 7619 p4p, 534 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lord
vs
Princiotta

178 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Princiotta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princiotta lunges at Lord with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lord's hand.
Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princiotta was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Princiotta throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range.
We've been told by Lord's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Lord rushes Princiotta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lord lands a shot to the body.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Princiotta backwards.
A short right from Lord.
A short right from Lord.
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princiotta has had enough of the clinch but Lord keeps him there for the moment.
Lord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lord blocks a body shot from Princiotta.
Lord lands a nice uppercut.
Lord pushes Princiotta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Princiotta backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Princiotta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lord lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Lord - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lord.

Princiotta is rocked!
Princiotta takes a shot to the head.
Princiotta is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Lord.
Lord lands with a light punch inside.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Princiotta with a big uppercut! Princiotta tries to clinch up but Lord pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Princiotta to the mat! Princiotta covers up and Lord unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Lord!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Ferreira (ranked 5750 p4p, 618 weight class) and Anders Schultz (ranked 5494 p4p, 604 weight class). Fabio Ferreira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ferreira
vs
Schultz

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Schultz!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Schultz misses with a low kick.
Ferreira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Schultz sees coming a mile off.
Schultz is looking for the big counter here.
Ferreira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schultz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schultz looks for a takedown but Ferreira sprawls well.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fabio Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira tries to clinch
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Schultz tenderised Ferreira's leg. Ferreira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
Fabio Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Schultz.
Schultz feints a jab promting Ferreira to slip. Schultz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferreira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schultz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schultz lands with a nice combination. Ferreira backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz moves away from the strike by Ferreira.
Schultz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schultz misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira dives in for a single leg takedown but Schultz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schultz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Schultz.
Schultz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schultz is looking for the big counter here.

Schultz gets tackled into the cage by Ferreira. Ferreira maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schultz is trying to break the clinch but Ferreira is controlling him.

Schultz breaks the clinch.
Schultz thuds his right hand into Ferreira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schultz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz misses with the combination.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a series of strikes that have Ferreira backpedaling.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ferreira clinches up against the cage.
Schultz wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Schultz 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.

Schultz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
Schultz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schultz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferreira to score with a decent uppercut.
Schultz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferreira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schultz sprawls and moves away.
Schultz throws a right hand that Ferreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a low kick, looking for Ferreira's leg but Ferreira calmly moves out of range.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Schultz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt - Ferreira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferreira clinches.
Schultz has had enough of the clinch but Ferreira keeps him there for the moment.
Schultz working hard to break the clinch.

Ferreira breaks the clinch.
Schultz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schultz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schultz!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz leaves Ferreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Schultz moves away
and Schultz counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira will be more careful next time no doubt.

Ferreira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schultz, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira jumps guard but Schultz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Ferreira breaks the clinch.
Schultz darts in looking for a takedown but Ferreira gets double underhooks and turns Schultz into the cage.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Schultz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schultz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferreira has his takedown stuffed
and Schultz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz slips a jab from Ferreira.
Schultz unleashes a big counter combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schultz scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferreira should have avoided that one.
Ferreira lands a head kick!
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira dives in and grabs Schultz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schultz pushes down on Ferreira's head and hops out.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferreira defends it nicely.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Ferreira leaves Schultz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anders Schultz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Ferreira.
Schultz misses with a combination
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Schultz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ferreira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schultz will feel that in the morning.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.
Schultz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferreira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a front kick aimed at Ferreira's knee but Ferreira avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz feints a jab promting Ferreira to slip. Schultz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferreira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schultz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Schultz unleashes a big counter combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferreira thuds his shin into the meat of Schultz's side.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultz circles away.

Ferreira clinches up against the cage.
Schultz is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferreira has double underhooks.

Ferreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultz swinging wildly here.

Schultz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira is pulling down on Schultz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schultz, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira pushes Schultz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ferreira moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schultz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.
Fabio Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira goes for a double leg but Schultz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schultz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schultz! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ferreira drives through with a takedown into Schultz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fabio Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders Schultz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schultz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fabio Ferreira.
I think Schultz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Schultz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Gafotas (ranked 4027 p4p, 384 weight class) and Kevin Rapist (ranked 6662 p4p, 507 weight class). Kevin Rapist acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gafotas
vs
Rapist

185 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Revenge Clothing

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manolito Gafotas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gafotas tries to keep at a distance but Rapist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gafotas tries to pull guard but Rapist holds him up against the cage and eventually Gafotas drops back down to his feet.
Rapist misses with a punch to the body.
Rapist lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gafotas.

Gafotas jumps into guard, dragging Rapist to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapist wants to control from the top but Gafotas keeps moving.
Rapist 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gafotas holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist looking to sit in guard and control but Gafotas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist is trying to hold Gafotas in close to prevent damage but Gafotas has managed to pass into half guard.

Gafotas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rapist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gafotas.
Rapist is looking to improve his position.
Rapist wants to sweep but Gafotas has passed to side control!
Gafotas in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Rapist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist is not content to let Gafotas control the position.
Gafotas landing strikes.
Rapist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rapist can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rapist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gafotas working the ground and pound from side control.
Rapist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gafotas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rapist wants to control but Gafotas postures up.
Rapist 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gafotas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Gafotas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rapist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gafotas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gafotas lands a few punches from side control.
Gafotas prevents Rapist from escaping the position.
Rapist is looking for a sweep.
Gafotas working the ground and pound from side control.
Rapist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapist is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gafotas scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Rapist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rapist gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gafotas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gafotas lands a nice shot to the head.
Rapist gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gafotas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gafotas is landing with some decent strikes but Rapist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rapist wants to control but Gafotas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Gafotas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gafotas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rapist pinned against the cage. Rapist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gafotas has a takedown stuffed.
Gafotas walks into a straight right hand from Rapist.
Manolito Gafotas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapist throws a right and a left that Gafotas avoids nicely.

Rapist moves into the clinch.

Gafotas pulls guard successfully.
Gafotas controls Rapist momentarily but Rapist frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist looking to sit in guard and control but Gafotas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gafotas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gafotas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rapist is looking to sweep but instead, Gafotas has passed into half guard.
Rapist trying to control here.
Gafotas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Gafotas there.
Rapist is trying to control but can't.
Rapist misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rapist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gafotas not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist has hold of Gafotas's hands but Gafotas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gafotas prevents Rapist from improving his position.
Gafotas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rapist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manolito Gafotas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rapist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gafotas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gafotas lands with a punch from half guard.
Rapist taking some punishment here, with Gafotas in his half guard.

Gafotas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rapist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gafotas.
Gafotas is looking to advance position but Rapist won't allow it.
Gafotas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapist can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gafotas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rapist is trying to control but can't.
Rapist tries to get to full guard but Gafotas has control of the leg.
Gafotas wants to take a breather but Rapist is having none of it.
Rapist flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rapist is trying to get back to full guard.
Rapist trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Rapist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gafotas pulls his head out easily.
Rapist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rapist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gafotas works his way into full mount!
Rapist takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapist in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gafotas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rapist's face.

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

Manolito Gafotas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rapist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rapist tries to clinch but Gafotas is having none of it.
Gafotas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rapist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gafotas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rapist throws a hook but Gafotas blocks it.
Rapist scores with a jab. Gafotas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gafotas misses with a double jab
and Rapist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapist throws a body shot but no joy.
Gafotas fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rapist just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gafotas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gafotas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapist scores with a body shot.
Kevin Rapist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rapist. No joy for Gafotas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manolito Gafotas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gafotas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gafotas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rapist cracks Gafotas with a right hand to the side of the head.

Gafotas tries to keep at a distance but Rapist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rapist presses Gafotas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gafotas is trying to drag Rapist to the mat but Rapist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Rapist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rapist lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapist lands with a right to the head.
Rapist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Rapist.
Rapist is leaning against Gafotas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rapist lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rapist.
Rapist lands a shot to the body.
Rapist scores with a shot to the side of Gafotas's head.
Rapist digs a right hand into Gafotas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gafotas's gas tank.
Gafotas takes a shot to the head.
Rapist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapist.
Rapist lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist scores with a shot to the side of Gafotas's head.
Rapist lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapist.
Rapist is leaning against Gafotas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rapist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rapist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rapist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gafotas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rapist fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gafotas closes the distance and clinches.
Gafotas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rapist is defending well.
Rapist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rapist tries a body shot but Gafotas blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapist is leaning against Gafotas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rapist scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rapist.
Come on Rapist - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gafotas looking for a takedown.
Rapist scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Rapist scores with a nice short uppercut.

Gafotas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gafotas shoots in for a takedown but Rapist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Rapist as he connects with a hook.
Rapist lands a slapping body shot.
Rapist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gafotas doesn't seem bothered though.
Kevin Rapist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manolito Gafotas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rapist jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rapist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gafotas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bittaker (ranked 4209 p4p, 493 weight class) and Your Moms Favorite (ranked 5221 p4p, 582 weight class). Your Moms Favorite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bittaker
vs
Moms Favorite

185 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Bittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Your Moms Favorite!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Favorite throws a head kick but Bittaker moves out of range.
Favorite moves out of range of the leg kick from Bittaker.
That kick from Favorite tenderised Bittaker's leg. Bittaker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Favorite looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Favorite closes the distance and pushes Bittaker back into the cage.
Favorite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Favorite lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Benjamin Bittaker has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Bittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Favorite lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Favorite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Bittaker is rocked!
Favorite blocks an uppercut.
Favorite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Bittaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Bittaker wants to break free but Favorite has control.
Bittaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Favorite won't allow it.
Favorite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bittaker is breathing heavily.
Bittaker takes a shot to the head.
Favorite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Favorite creates a bit of distance for himself, with Bittaker pressed up against the cage and cracks Bittaker with a massive uppercut! Bittaker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Favorite!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Your Moms Favorite!