gc184 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 3710 p4p, 364 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 13924 p4p, 606 weight class). Polo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On The Floor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Law's choice of entrance music: K.C.S.. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Polo
vs
Law

178 cm
39
153 lbs
15 - 25 - 1

179 cm
36
152 lbs
15 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 15 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law lands a right hook to the body.
Law throws a hook but Polo avoids it easily.
Law misses with an uppercut.
Marshall Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law connects with an inside leg kick.
Law tests Polo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law misses with a body shot.
Law throws a hook to the side of Polo's head but Polo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polo throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Law as Polo shoots in.
Polo lands with an overhand left.

Law has Polo up against the cage in a clinch.
Law tries a knee to the head but Polo blocks it.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polo throws an elbow but misses.
Law misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Law pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Polo misses

and Law holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Polo controls the action.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Polo avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Polo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Law lands an uppercut.
Law pushes Polo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Polo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Polo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polo is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law presses Polo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Law lands a right hand.
Polo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Polo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polo.
Polo trying to stall but Law improves his position.

Polo breaks the clinch.
Law lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Polo tries to move into range but Law moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Law throws the kick towards the body but Polo avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Law.
Polo misses with a low kick.
Law lands a leg kick that knocks Polo off balance momentarily.
Law lands with a good body shot.
Law cracks Polo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo shoots for a double leg takedown but Law sprawls well. He's pushed Polo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Polo looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law scores with a punch to the head.
Law moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Polo. Law shrugs it off though.
Polo connects with an inside leg kick.
Polo throws a lazy body kick
and Law counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Law as Polo shoots in.
Marshall Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Law.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
Law connects with a leg kick. Polo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Polo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law wants to improve his position but Polo is controlling well.
Polo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Law wants to improve his position but Polo is controlling well.
Polo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Law with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Polo wants to work for an arm triangle but Law is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law trying to hold on to Polo's head to control him but Polo postures up.
Polo trying to control the action but Law is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Law dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Law smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Polo scores with a hook.
Law connects with a body shot.
Law lands with a hook. Polo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Polo throws a leg kick that is checked

and Law counters by moving into the clinch.
Law gets through Polo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Law lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polo working aggressively here.
Polo blocks a body shot from Law.
Polo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Polo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Law lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law misses with a body punch.
Law cracks Polo with a nice body shot.
Law lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law pressing his opponent against the cage.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Polo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law lands with a right to the head.
Law lands an elbow just above Polo 's eye.
Polo blocking some punches.
Law prevents the takedown attempt.

Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Polo's defenses.
Polo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Law attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Law stuns Polo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Law moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Law darts in and clinches Polo up against the cage.
Polo is trying to drag Law to the mat but Law just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Law - that landed with a thud.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Law.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law cracks Polo with a good jab.
Law lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Polo goes down and covers up as Law starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Law!
Marshall Law decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lolipo Slider (ranked 2828 p4p, 47 weight class) and Kylla Ei (ranked 3750 p4p, 121 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Slider
vs
Ei

187 cm
28
220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

210 cm
38
289 lbs
36 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slider slips a straight right by Ei.
Slider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Slider does it's job there.
Slider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ei was well out of range. Poor timing from Slider.
Ei fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Slider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Slider misses the target.
Slider throws a leg kick but Ei checks it.
Slider misses with an uppercut. Ei saw that one coming.
Ei checks a low kick from Slider.
Ei throws out a counter right but Slider avoids it with no problem.
Slider throws a body punch but Ei moves out of range.
Slider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Slider's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slider blocks a jab.
Ei scores with a sloppy right hand. Slider should have avoided that one.
Ei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slider looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Slider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slider misses with a body shot.

Ei rushes Slider and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Slider.
Ei throws a head punch that misses.
Slider misses with a punch to the body.
Ei can't find room to land a body shot as Slider controls the action.
Slider misses with an elbow strike.
Ei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ei.
Ei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sliders head.
Ei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ei blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Ei.
Slider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ei backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slider throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slider lands an elbow inside that Ei shrugs off.
Ei lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ei.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but Ei is blocking nicely.
Slider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ei lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slider throws an elbow but misses.
Slider tries to land knees in the clinch but Ei avoids the damage to the body.
Slider lands a knee to the body.
Ei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slider misses with the head strike.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ei blocking some punches.
Ei is leaning against Slider and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slider is breathing heavily.
Ei swings wildly with an uppercut but Slider uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei lands a shot to the body.
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slider prevents a body shot from Ei.
Slider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slider lands an elbow inside that Ei shrugs off.
Ei avoids the elbow strike from Slider, against the cage.
Ei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ei lands a shot to the body.
Ei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sliders head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ei.
Ei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Slider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ei avoids it.
Slider misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ei.
Ei lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ei blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ei pushes Slider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Ei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ei gets through Slider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ei fails to land.
Ei lands a hook that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Ei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as Ei controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ei.
Ei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slider's elbow.
Ei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slider blocks a body shot from Ei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ei blocks it with crossed arms.
Ei avoids a wild elbow strike from Slider.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
Slider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slider avoids the body shot from Ei.
Ei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ei.
Slider walks into a stiff left hand from Ei.

Ei sends Slider crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ei is motioning to the referee to let Slider up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Slider is rocked!
Slider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ei! But no joy.
Oh Slider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slider seems to have got his legs back now.
Kylla Ei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slider misses with a body shot.
Slider throws a hook but Ei avoids it easily.
Ei lands a jab to Slider's midsection.

Ei cracks Slider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ei finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ei slips under a jab.

Slider tries to keep at a distance but Ei has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slider.
Ei lands with a left to the head.
Ei tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ei blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Ei.
Slider throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slider.
Ei managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Ei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ei scores with a shot to the side of Slider's head.
Slider wants to stall.
Ei misses with a body punch.
Slider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ei.
Slider looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slider stalling in the clinch but Ei improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ei.
Slider misses with a knee to the head.
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slider.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Ei drops Slider onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slider is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kylla Ei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ei lands a shot to the body.
Slider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ei lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ei.
Ei creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Slider out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kylla Ei!
As Kylla Ei got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Sampo Jambo ur belt is next.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 2834 p4p, 88 weight class) and Ike Tronstone (ranked 1376 p4p, 34 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slevin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to timber. 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.

Slevin
vs
Tronstone

196 cm
33
265 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

190 cm
30
264 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Slevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Tronstone!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Tronstone clinches with his opponent.
Tronstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slevin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tronstone walks away with a smile on his face. Slevin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slevin swings widly with a right hand
and Slevin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slevin throws a right hand that misses
and Tronstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Tronstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Slevin circles away.
Slevin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin misses with a right hand
and Tronstone counters with a nice body shot.
Slevin looks to land a right hand but Tronstone moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronstone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slevin throws out the jab.
Tronstone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slevin blocking some punches.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Tronstone won't allow it.

Slevin breaks from the clinch.

Tronstone clinches with his opponent.
Tronstone lands with a left to the head.
Slevin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tronstone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been informed that Tronstone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Slevin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slevin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slevin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tronstone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tronstone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but Tronstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tronstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tronstone on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin fails to pull guard.
Tronstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but Tronstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slevin jumps guard but Tronstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tronstone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Slevin prevents a body shot from Tronstone.
A shot in the inside from Tronstone.
Tronstone has a couple of punches blocked by Slevin.
Tronstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Slevin is rocked!
Tronstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Slevin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slevin tries to pull guard but Tronstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Slevin drops back down to his feet.
Slevin jumps guard but Tronstone stands there with Slevin around his waist. Slevin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slevin seems to have got his legs back now.

Slevin gets control of Tronstone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slevin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tronstone chips away with some ground and pound.

Slevin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tronstone has passed into half guard!
Tronstone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slevin is not content to let Tronstone control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tronstone scores with a big shot! Slevin's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Slevin! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Tronstone!
A victorious Ike Tronstone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Repa Tiitti (ranked 5619 p4p, 579 weight class) and Seth Sexton (ranked 4473 p4p, 502 weight class). Tiitti's entrance music is AC/DC Back in Black . A fine choice. Sexton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Seth Sexton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tiitti
vs
Sexton

182 cm
33
175 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

188 cm
26
202 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repa Tiitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tiitti shoots in and gets a takedown into Sexton's guard.
Tiitti wants to control from the top but Sexton keeps moving.

Sexton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiitti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sexton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiitti wants to control from the top but Sexton keeps moving.
Tiitti tries to stand but Sexton is controlling from the bottom.
Sexton looking for a sweep. Not yet Sexton, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sexton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiitti manages to get himself to full guard.

Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiitti wants to get back to his feet but Sexton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sexton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
My spies in Hellfire Antechamber inform me that Sexton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sexton tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiitti is retaining full guard.
Tiitti keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.
Sexton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tiitti is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sexton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiitti's head.
Sexton trying to control the action but Tiitti is working from the bottom.
Tiitti tries to kick Sexton off but Sexton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sexton working the head and body with strikes.
Sexton wants to control but Tiitti is keeping him busy.

Sexton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiitti is just riding it out for now. Sexton eventually gives up the hold.
Tiitti flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti is not content to let Sexton control the position.
Sexton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Sexton is trying to work for a kimura but Tiitti is defending well.
Tiitti trying to hold on to Sexton's head to control him but Sexton postures up.
Tiitti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tiitti is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tiitti avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiitti looks to land a combination but Sexton avoids it well.
Sexton misses with a hook. Tiitti ducked under it nicely.
Tiitti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sexton.
Tiitti stuffs the takedown attempt from Sexton. Sexton gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiitti throws a head kick but Sexton moves out of range.
Sexton cracks Tiitti with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tiitti.
Sexton takes a swing at Tiitti's ribcage but misses.
Tiitti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sexton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiitti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Tiitti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sexton's half guard.
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!
Sexton is looking for a sweep. Tiitti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiitti throwing shots but Sexton is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tiitti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sexton regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Repa Tiitti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tiitti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sexton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiitti momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sexton.
Sexton throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Tiitti.
Sexton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Sexton there.
Tiitti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiitti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sexton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiitti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Sexton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tiitti is trying to defend but Sexton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiitti wants to improve his position but Sexton is controlling well.
Sexton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tiitti tries to roll over but Sexton keeps him under control.
Sexton is taking a breather. Tiitti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sexton working Tiitti over with strikes.
Sexton controlling the action here.
Tiitti is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiitti is trying to maintain the position but Sexton is very close to passing his half guard.
Tiitti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sexton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sexton's back!
Sexton breaks Tiitti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tiitti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexton is one step ahead there.
Sexton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Tiitti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sexton defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sexton is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiitti has wrist control.
Sexton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sexton is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiitti has wrist control.
Sexton advances position into side control!
Sexton trying to control the position but Tiitti is working away.
Tiitti stops Sexton from passing to mount.
Tiitti is not content to let Sexton control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sexton throws an elbow but Tiitti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tiitti wants to control but Sexton postures up.
Sexton gets to mount! Tiitti was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sexton punching from mount but Tiitti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sexton controlling the position easily from mount.
Sexton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexton tries to control but Tiitti wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sexton goes for an armbar but Tiitti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tiitti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Sexton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tiitti tries a head kick but it misses.
Sexton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiitti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sexton throws a head kick but Tiitti moves out of range.
Sexton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiitti.
Sexton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiitti.

Tiitti has Sexton up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiitti is trying to push Sexton away but Sexton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sexton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiitti's efforts to push away.
Tiitti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Sexton.
Tiitti is trying to break free.
Sexton prevents Tiitti from breaking the clinch.
Tiitti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiitti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sexton gets through Tiitti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sexton.
Tiitti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiitti wants to break free but Sexton has control.
Tiitti has had enough of the clinch but Sexton keeps him there for the moment.
Sexton tries a body shot but Tiitti blocks it.
Tiitti is trying to break free.
Tiitti missing with knees to the body.

Tiitti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sexton tries to get to full guard but Tiitti has control of the leg.
Sexton missing with punches from the bottom.
Sexton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sexton trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton tries to get to full guard but Tiitti has control of the leg.
Sexton trying to control but Tiitti postures up.
Sexton wants to get back to full guard.
Sexton trying to hold on to Tiitti's head to control him but Tiitti postures up.
Tiitti wants to get back to his feet.

Tiitti decides to stand and escape the position.
Tiitti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sexton.
Tiitti throws a sloppy head kick and Sexton moves out of range easily.
Sexton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti missing with a left hand there. Sexton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Tiitti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sexton is looking to improve his position.
Tiitti is trying to control the action in half guard but Sexton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Tiitti stands up from half guard.
Tiitti takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Tiitti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sexton on his heels. He'll look to pass Sexton's guard now, I'm sure.
Repa Tiitti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sexton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiitti defends it easily.
Tiitti wants to control from the top but Sexton keeps moving.
Tiitti is really struggling to control Sexton but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sexton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiitti defends it easily.
Tiitti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tiitti wants to control from the top but Sexton keeps moving.
Sexton 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.
Tiitti is looking to work some ground and pound but Sexton has wrist control.

Sexton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiitti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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 Repa Tiitti.
I think Tiitti 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Repa Tiitti!
Repa Tiitti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Seth Sexton spoke after the fight, saying 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Savage (ranked 3414 p4p, 415 weight class) and Leandro Jones (ranked 4497 p4p, 488 weight class). Leandro Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Savage
vs
Jones

185 cm
37
184 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

183 cm
35
181 lbs
18 - 20 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSavage.
Leandro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Savage is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage lands a body shot.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Jones pushes Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savage's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Savage.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Savage is rocked!

Jones dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Savage has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leandro Jones!
After the fight, Leandro Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cleary (ranked 3529 p4p, 423 weight class) and Dante Firm (ranked 3325 p4p, 409 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dante Firm enters the cage!

Cleary
vs
Firm

172 cm
29
183 lbs
11 - 8 - 2

180 cm
30
171 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Firm!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleary swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firm.
Firm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleary scores with a nice right hand.
Cleary tries to clinch up.
Firm misses with a low kick.

Firm closes the distance and pushes Cleary back into the cage.
Firm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleary tries to land knees in the clinch but Firm avoids the damage to the body.

Cleary breaks from the clinch.

Firm instigates a clinch.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleary tries for a takedown but Firm manages to get underhooks.
Cleary misses with a short punch on the inside.

Firm breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Firm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Firm closes the distance and clinches.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary tries to score a body lock takedown but Firm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firm throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleary.
Firm lands a left hand.

Cleary tightens his grip and picks Firm up, before dumping him to the ground. Firm manages to land in guard.

Firm has his feet on Cleary's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

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

Firm has clasped his hands together around Cleary's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firm controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Cleary's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Firm wants to control but Cleary is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Firm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cleary being controlled for a moment.
Cleary tries to bench press Firm off him but Firm keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Firm lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary wants to control but Firm postures up.
Firm happy to just control the position for now.
My spies in LOD Gym of the Gods inform me that Firm has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cleary can't do much from the bottom here.
Firm trying to control the position but Cleary is working away.
Firm staying calm.

Cleary sneaks out the side door and pushes Firm away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Cleary shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Firm napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Cleary is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Firm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.

Cleary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Cleary is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Firm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dante Firm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cleary doesn't manage to clinch there - Firm circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firm, as that shot connected.

Firm gets tackled into the cage by Cleary. Cleary maintains the clinch.
Cleary is working for takedown but Firm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cleary blocks an uppercut.
Firm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Firm misses with some punches.
Cleary goes for a takedown in the clinch but Firm prevents it.
Firm lands with a short shot to the head.
Cleary tries to score a body lock takedown but Firm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Firm.
Firm misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cleary is looking for a takedown.
Cleary lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cleary fails to land.
Cleary blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Cleary misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dante Firm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cleary fails to land.
Cleary blocking some punches.
Firm lands a right hand.
Firm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Firm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cleary unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleary misses with some punches.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Cleary.
Cleary scores with a shot to the side of Firm's head.
Firm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Firm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleary throws a punch but it's blocked by Firm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firm.
Firm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleary avoids it.
Firm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Cleary.

Cleary has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Firm is trying to keep an underhook but Cleary manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Cleary is looking for a kimura but Firm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleary to get the leverage.
Cleary controlling the action here.

Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patrick Cleary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Firm is not content to let Cleary control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firm controlling the position well.

Cleary seems to be working for a kimura but Firm defends the submission attempt.

Cleary wants to work for an arm triangle but Firm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Firm is doing well to control the position and prevent Cleary from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firm has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Firm is controlling Cleary's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cleary is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Firm still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Firm has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cleary is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm 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!

Cleary connects with a crisp jab.
Firm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Firm tries to clinch up.
Firm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firm moves in looking to clinch but Cleary pushes him off.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleary tries to move into range but Firm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.
Patrick Cleary 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.
Firm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Firm slips under a jab.
Cleary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Firm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firm pushes Cleary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
Firm misses with the head strike.
Firm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleary lands an uppercut.
Firm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Firm.
A short right from Firm.

Cleary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Cleary.
Cleary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dante Firm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Firm moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Firm lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Cleary tries for a takedown but Firm manages to get underhooks.
Firm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Firm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clearys head.
Firm scores with a shot to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firm lands with a right to the head.
Firm prevents the takedown attempt.
Firm is leaning against Cleary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Firm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Firm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Firm scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firm is looking to clinch.

Firm moves into the clinch.
Cleary has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Firm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Firm lands an uppercut.
Firm lands a nice uppercut.
Firm digs a right hand into Cleary's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleary's gas tank.
Firm misses with some punches.
Dante Firm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cleary lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cleary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Firm is defending well for now.
Firm avoiding damage as Cleary throws knees to the body.
Cleary lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleary.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firm stops a takedown attempt from Cleary.
Firm is working Cleary over against the cage.
Firm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Firm blocks an uppercut.
Cleary has a couple of punches blocked by Firm.
Cleary goes for a takedown attempt but Firm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Firm has Cleary up against the cage in a clinch.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Firm!
A very excited looking Dante Firm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Buro (ranked 2591 p4p, 243 weight class) and I Am (ranked 730 p4p, 79 weight class). Buro comes into the arena with Brian Boro`s March blaring out of the sound system. Am is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II. I Am has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brain Buro's chin.

Buro
vs
Am

182 cm
32
155 lbs
19 - 16 - 1

175 cm
33
149 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160

Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Am!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buro blocks a head kick by Am.
Am takes a jab right on the kisser.
Am walks into a stiff left hand from Buro.
Buro slips under a jab from Am.
Am slips a jab from Buro.
Buro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Am with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buro to score with a decent uppercut.

Am is rocked!
Buro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buro lands a jab to the head.
Am is still on wobbly legs! Can Buro finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Am! Buro dives in looking to finish! Am is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Buro!
Brain Buro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wax (ranked 595 p4p, 67 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 1303 p4p, 150 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Wax
vs
Malenko

179 cm
31
160 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

182 cm
32
164 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Wax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wax scores with a decent looking hook.
Wax misses with a takedown attempt - Malenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Malenko there.
Malenko lands a slapping body shot.
Malenko loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch.
Wax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko scores with a body shot.
Wax slips a straight right by Malenko.
Wax appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Wax is predictable there
and Malenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Malenko throws a big shot that misses.
Wax is looking to counter the offense by Malenko and move into the clinch.
Malenko connects with a body shot that sends Wax's belly button to the back.
Wax has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wax backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Malenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malenko wants to take a breather but Wax is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko content to control rather than advance.
Wax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malenko's back!
Malenko just trying to survive but Wax is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Malenko right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malenko just trying to survive but Wax is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wax keeps control of the position easily here as Malenko tries to buck him off.
Wax tries to get the hooks in deep but Malenko pushed the leg off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is really stuck here.
Wax just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Malenko trying to control the hands but Wax breaks the grip.
Wax biding his time, controlling Malenko.
Malenko rolls, trying to escape but Wax keeps control of the position.
Wax has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Malenko right now.
I would not like to be Malenko right now.
Wax keeps control of the position as Malenko tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Malenko needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wax avoiding Malenko 's attempts to control his hands.
Malenko rolls, trying to escape but Wax keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Malenko right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Malenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab, jab by Malenko - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malenko throws a shot to the body.
Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malenko.
Wax misses with a low kick as Malenko jumps back.
A jab from Malenko finds it's way through Wax's defenses.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away.
Malenko avoids the head kick by Wax.
A big right from Malenko misses.
Malenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wax ducks under a wild hook from Malenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax missing with a left hand there. Malenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malenko cracks Wax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wax needs to keep his hands up - Malenko had a free shot at his head there.
Wax throws a leg kick but Malenko moved away.
Wax misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wax has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land.
Wax misses with some punches.
Wax tries to break free but Malenko pushes him back against the cage.
Malenko lands with a right to the head.
Malenko pushes Wax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.

Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming.

Wax is rocked!
A jab from Malenko finds it's way through Wax's defenses.
Oh Wax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malenko digs a good body shot into Wax's ribs.
Wax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko throws an overhand right that lands on Wax's shoulder, as Wax tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Wax seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Malenko.
Nice jab there from Malenko.
Wax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malenko on the side of the head.
Malenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malenko lands with a right hand.
Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malenko.
A big right from Malenko misses.
Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Wax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malenko misses with a hook
and Wax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malenko lunges at Wax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wax's hand.

Malenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charlie Wax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax is thwarting Malenko's attempts to control the position.

Malenko looking for submissions off his back.
Wax controlling the action here.
Malenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wax.
Malenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wax is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malenko gets full guard.
Malenko controlling Wax's posture.
Malenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wax engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malenko is trying to control the position but Wax postures up.

Wax gets to his feet. Malenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Malenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Malenko avoids the body shot from Wax.
Malenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malenko 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.
Wax throws a big shot that misses.
Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Malenko scores with a jab to the head.
Malenko throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wax tries to clinch but Malenko moves out of range.
Nice cross by Malenko.
Wax slips under a jab.
Wax tries a head kick but it misses.
Wax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Malenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wax throws a head kick that misses.
Malenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wax.
Wax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Wax has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Wax.
Malenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malenko lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax.
A hook to the body from Wax.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax.
Wax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko misses with a punch to the body.
Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax.
Ray Malenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wax.
Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land.
Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Wax gets underhooks to prevent Malenko's takedown attempt.

Malenko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wax regains guard.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Wax keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko forces his way into half guard.
Wax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malenko tries to pass to full mount but Wax defends it.
Malenko is looking to take a break and control but Wax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wax is looking to improve his position.
Malenko trying to control from half guard but Wax is working away.

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

Malenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wax is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard.
Malenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wax is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Malenko!
After winning the bout, Ray Malenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.