DUEL148 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shepherd Bushiri (ranked 213 p4p, 30 weight class) and Predator Burns (ranked 693 p4p, 78 weight class). Burns has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music. Predator Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bushiri
vs
Burns

172 cm
28
135 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

170 cm
37
145 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shepherd Bushiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushiri throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bushiri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burns connects with a right hand. Bushiri shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
An inside leg kick from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a right hand that Bushiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushiri also avoids with ease.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Bushiri is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Bushiri connects with a jab.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.

Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Bushiri defends it.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Bushiri defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bushiri is trying to stand.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bushiri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bushiri is looking to escape.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bushiri has one foot on Burns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.

Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Bushiri defending against the ground and pound.
Burns working away.
Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burns lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bushiri parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bushiri to escape.
Bushiri is not content to let Burns control the position.
Bushiri is trying to buck Burns off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bushiri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burns.
Bushiri is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burns cracks Bushiri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burns taking a breather here.
Bushiri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bushiri throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Bushiri blocks the body kick.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushiri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
Bushiri walks into a left hand.
Burns looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Bushiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushiri as he jumps to the side.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.
Bushiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri connects with a looping right hand.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushiri blocks a leg kick.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Bushiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns tests Bushiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Bushiri thows a leg kick but Burns checks it

so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burns has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Bushiri.
Burns jumps guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Bushiri being controlled against the cage.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Bushiri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burns looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Bushiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns thuds his right hand into Bushiri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bushiri is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.

Bushiri darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Bushiri tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Burns.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burns pulls guard effortlessly.

Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bushiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bushiri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bushiri wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position.

Burns is working an open guard so Bushiri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bushiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bushiri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A punch lands to the side of Bushiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Predator Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Bushiri is pushing Burns's head away, looking to escape. Burns manages to hold on to the position though.
Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri dodges the ground and pound from Burns.
Bushiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Bushiri is trying to control but can't.
Bushiri is trying to stand back up but Burns is controlling him

Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bushiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Burns prevents Bushiri from improving his position.
Burns lands with a punch from half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bushiri is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Bushiri trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well.
Bushiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bushiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushiri back against the cage.

Burns breaks from the clinch.
Bushiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a right and a left that Bushiri avoids nicely.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bushiri as he avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Bushiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushiri.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bushiri enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bushiri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burns wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Bushiri is keeping the position.

Bushiri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Burns is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Burns tries to pull guard but Bushiri holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Burns.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Burns jumps guard but Bushiri stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage.

Burns manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Burns.
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Predator Burns just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bushiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Bushiri.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bushiri lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns moves forwards but Bushiri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bushiri throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Bushiri sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bushiri misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bushiri thumps Burns with a low kick.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Bushiri gets caught napping as Burns dives in and scores a takedown. Bushiri manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is in close to Bushiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bushiri wriggles free and stands up.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri connects with a body shot.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Bushiri.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a nice body kick.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Bushiri.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushiri lands with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Bushiri misses the target.

Bushiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns has Bushiri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushiri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bushiri smiles and moves away.
Burns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Predator Burns in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Burns misses with a hook
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Bushiri cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws a hook but Bushiri avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bushiri cracks Burns with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bushiri.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Bushiri.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns's knee momentarily.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Burns dives in and scores a takedown into Bushiri's guard.

Bushiri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Bushiri misses its target.
Bushiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri slips under a jab.

Burns gets a takedown into half guard.

Bushiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushiri back against the cage.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bushiri to keep the fight standing.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns tries to pull guard but Bushiri won't allow it.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is trying to push Bushiri away but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.

Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Bushiri should have avoided that one.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Bushiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Bushiri blocks the low kick.
Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Bushiri throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Bushiri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bushiri throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bushiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bushiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bushiri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 1919 p4p, 189 weight class) and Nebojša Brynjar (ranked 2149 p4p, 204 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schulmann
vs
Brynjar

181 cm
37
145 lbs
31 - 18 - 0

170 cm
31
144 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nebojša Brynjar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulmann misses with a right hand
and Brynjar counters with a two punch combo.
Brynjar misses with a lunging right hand
and Schulmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Schulmann takes a swing at Brynjar's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Schulmann lands but Brynjar takes it in his stride.
Brynjar ducks right into an uppercut from Schulmann.
Good exchange - Schulmann coming out on top.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brynjar tries to work over Schulmann's front leg with a kick but Schulmann checks it.
Brynjar throws a poor cross that misses
and Schulmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schulmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Schulmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schulmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schulmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brynjar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schulmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schulmann lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann throws a head kick but Brynjar moves out of range.
Schulmann throws a leg kick
and Brynjar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schulmann throws a looping overhand right but Brynjar ducks down to avoid it.
Brynjar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot by Schulmann.
Schulmann throws an off balance right hand
and Brynjar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schulmann thinking.
Schulmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Brynjar tried to score with a low kick but Schulmann checks it.
Brynjar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schulmann throws a body kick that misses.
Brynjar lands a lovely overhand right.
Schulmann throws a low kick but Brynjar moves out of range easily.
Schulmann thuds his right hand into Brynjar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brynjar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brynjar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schulmann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schulmann throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schulmann throws a one two combo.

Brynjar is rocked!
A big right from Schulmann misses.
A leg kick checked by Brynjar.
Brynjar throws out a counter right but Schulmann avoids it with no problem.
Schulmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brynjar is still on wobbly legs! Can Schulmann finish him?
Schulmann throws a head kick that misses.
Brynjar seems to have recovered his senses.
A lazy left from Schulmann finds it's target.
Brynjar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Schulmann counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schulmann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brynjar - the referee stops the clock and Schulmann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brynjar. Schulmann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brynjar throws a hook but Schulmann avoids it easily.
Brynjar defending well as Schulmann loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Brynjar - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brynjar.
Brynjar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brynjar tries to bum rush Schulmann with a series of wild strikes but Schulmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schulmann feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Brynjar misses.
Schulmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Schulmann throws a lazy right hand but Brynjar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brynjar slips a jab from Schulmann.
Schulmann throws a head kick that misses.
Brynjar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brynjar lands a lovely overhand right.
Schulmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brynjar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brynjar's calf.
Brynjar misses with an uppercut
and Schulmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schulmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brynjar.
Brynjar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brynjar throws the left hand but Schulmann avoids the punch easily.
Brynjar misses with a leg kick.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulmann sets himself, and Brynjar steps forward looking for the clinch! Schulmann avoids it this time.
Schulmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brynjar moves away.

Brynjar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schulmann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Brynjar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brynjar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schulmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schulmann throwing shots but Brynjar is blocking nicely.
Brynjar is staying active underneath Schulmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schulmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schulmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schulmann lands a nice short elbow.
Schulmann thows a huge punch but Brynjar dodges it nicely.
Schulmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schulmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brynjar is controlling Schulmann's trapped leg to prevent Schulmann from advancing to side control.

Schulmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schulmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brynjar can do to turn this around?
Schulmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Schulmann is working for a kimura but Brynjar is defending it quite comfortably.
Schulmann wants to pass to mount but Brynjar is defending the position.
Schulmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brynjar defending well though.
Schulmann not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brynjar is trying to get back to full guard.
Schulmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schulmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schulmann's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brynjar not allowing Schulmann to control his hands.
Brynjar doesn't have the hooks in and Schulmann manages to turn into his guard.
Brynjar has Schulmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Brynjar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schulmann wants to control from the top but Brynjar keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schulmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brynjar's head.
Schulmann trying to control but Brynjar is working from the bottom.
Brynjar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Brynjar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Brynjar has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yaniv Schulmann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Brynjar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brynjar thinks about the counter body kick.
Brynjar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Schulmann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brynjar doesn't seem phased though.
Schulmann misses with a right hand
and Brynjar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schulmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brynjar checks it well.
Schulmann lands a jab to Brynjar's midsection.
Brynjar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Schulmann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brynjar!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schulmann trying to control the position but Brynjar is working away.
Brynjar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schulmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar can't do much from the bottom here.
Schulmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brynjar keeps working.
Brynjar parries the strikes from Schulmann easily there. Schulmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brynjar to escape.

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

Schulmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schulmann sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brynjar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

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.
Schulmann is looking to take a break and control but Brynjar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Schulmann tries for a kimura but Brynjar is defending well.
Schulmann is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brynjar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann wants to take a breather but Brynjar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Schulmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann postures up.
Brynjar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Schulmann is looking to control Brynjar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schulmann avoid being mounted?
Nebojša Brynjar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schulmann tries to roll over but Brynjar keeps him under control.
Schulmann is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann is trying to control but Brynjar manages to pass to mount!
Schulmann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schulmann sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schulmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Yaniv Schulmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulmann has a hand on Brynjar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brynjar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Schulmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yaniv Schulmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schulmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaniv Schulmann!
Our winner, Yaniv Schulmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Persecutioned (ranked 2052 p4p, 252 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 1238 p4p, 168 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Persecutioned
vs
Turner

191 cm
35
182 lbs
27 - 22 - 0

188 cm
30
178 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Sin City Allstars

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 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Persecutioned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner digs a good body shot into Persecutioned's ribs.

Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Turner wants to break free but Persecutioned has control.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.

Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Persecutioned's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.

Persecutioned closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner stalls.

Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Persecutioned pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Persecutioned lands with a light punch inside.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Turner forces Persecutioned back against the cage and clinches.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.

Turner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Persecutioned sprawling to the canvas! Persecutioned rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Turner finish him?!

Persecutioned is rocked!

Persecutioned clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Persecutioned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner blocking some punches.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.

Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner thumps Persecutioned with a low kick.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.

Persecutioned moves into the clinch successfully.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Turner.
Persecutioned tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Nice shot by Turner.

Turner rushes Persecutioned and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Persecutioned takes the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Turner breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Persecutioned pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner throws out a counter right but Persecutioned avoids it with no problem.
Turner looks for a takedown but Persecutioned sprawls well.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Persecutioned displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Persecutioned misses the target.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Persecutioned.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persecutioned lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Turner drives through and clinches with Persecutioned against the cage.
The referee calls for Turner to work.
Turner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Johny Persecutioned has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Persecutioned keeps him there for the moment.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner avoids a wild elbow strike from Persecutioned.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.

Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Persecutioned in his tracks.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a two punch combination.

Turner has closed the distance and engaged Persecutioned in a clinch.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner blocks an uppercut.

Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Persecutioned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Persecutioned.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Persecutioned scores with a jab to the head.

Turner tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Stalling in the clinch from Turner.

Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Persecutioned momentarily.

Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Persecutioned.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.

Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persecutioned throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Turner blocks it.

Turner drops Persecutioned with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Persecutioned looks back up at him and smiles so Turner waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Persecutioned moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.

Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persecutioned uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner slips a jab from Persecutioned.
A jab from Turner misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner drops Persecutioned with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Persecutioned! Turner dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Turner!
Ben Turner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Johny Persecutioned stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait where am I?!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bundles (ranked 537 p4p, 72 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 604 p4p, 81 weight class). Bundles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Tricky by Run DMC. Sin has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Ray Bundles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bundles
vs
Sin

175 cm
29
170 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

182 cm
30
178 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Voodoo Nutrition

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 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Bundles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bundles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sin throws a quick inside leg kick.

Sin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sin working aggressively here.
Bundles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Sin manages to break the clinch.
Bundles lands with a straight right. Sin didn't see that one coming.
Sin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bundles.
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!
Bundles throws a right hand that misses
and Sin counters with a straight right hand.
Bundles just misses with a punch to the body.
Sin moves away from the strike by Bundles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Sin misses.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Sin avoids the body shot from Bundles.
Sin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bundles at a distance.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Sin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bundles throws out a powerful jab.
Bundles throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.
Sin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bundles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sin misses with the body kick
and Bundles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sin.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sin's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundles slips a straight right by Sin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bundles.
A cross from Sin lands.
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sin lands with a nice body kick.
Sin misses with an uppercut
and Bundles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sin is out of range.
Sin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bundles throws a right hand that misses
and Sin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bundles really felt that one!
Sin works the jab nicely.
That kick from Sin tenderised Bundles's leg. Bundles is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundles misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bundles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bundles moves out of range of the body kick from Sin.
Bundles throws a hook but Sin blocks it.
Sin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sin throws out a loose jab but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundles slips a jab from Sin.
Bundles throws out a loose jab but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Bundles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundles throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bundles with a body shot.
Sin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bundles misses with a hook. Sin ducked under it nicely.
Bundles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sin! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Bundles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
Sin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bundles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bundles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sin scores with a leg kick.
Bundles scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles swings widly with a right hand
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bundles.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Sin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bundles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bundles throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sin counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Bundles as he connects with a hook.
Bundles misses with a double jab.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sin throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bundles.
Bundles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sin thumps Bundles with a low kick.
A slow jab from Bundles misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Sin misses.
Sin blocks a jab.
Lee Sin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sin tries a quick counter leg kick but Bundles is wise to it.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Sin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bundles.
Bundles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bundles throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundles misses with an uppercut
and Bundles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundles misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundles thinking.
Sin motions for Bundles to come forward. Sin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bundles on the side of the head.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sin misses.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bundles.
A big left from Bundles misses.
Bundles throws a good cross that connects.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot.
Sin thinks about the counter body kick.
Bundles is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sin! But no joy.
Bundles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sin circles away quickly and effectively.
Sin throws out a counter right but Bundles avoids it with no problem.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Bundles moved away.
Sin needs to keep his hands up - Bundles had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Sin lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Sin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundles.
Sin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Bundles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bundles.
Bundles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundles loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Sin misses with a leg kick
and Bundles counters with a nice uppercut.
Sin drops his hands momentarily and Bundles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sin jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin misses with a low kick as Bundles jumps back.
Sin scores with a punch to the head.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Bundles moved away.
Sin misses with a leg kick.
Bundles throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin scoring well with a low kick there.
Sin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bundles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bundles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bundles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sin under the eye.
Bundles jabs Sin right on the nose. Sin blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundles loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Bundles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Sin.
Bundles throws a sloppy head kick
and Sin counters with a nice body kick.
Bundles misses with a hook.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Sin rushes Bundles and presses him up against the cage.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bundles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bundles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bundles throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
Bundles lands an elbow inside.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Bundles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bundles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bundles misses with a looping left.
Sin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bundles with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bundles.
Bundles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bundles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sin.
Bundles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles misses with a head kick.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin is looking for the big counter here.
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Sin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundles was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
It looked like Bundles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bundles throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bundles.
Bundles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin missing with a left hand there. Bundles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundles throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sin tries to land a front kick but Bundles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sin.
Sin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sin misses with an uppercut. Bundles saw that one coming.
Bundles jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundles cracks Sin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundles moves away.
Sin misses with an uppercut. Bundles saw that one coming.
Bundles blocks the body kick.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundles is just out of range.
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundles looks to land a left hand but Sin moved out of range nicely.
Bundles lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin jabs Bundles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot.
Sin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Bundles.
Bundles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bundles steps away.
Sin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bundles lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sin dips to his left and cracks Bundles with an uppercut!
Bundles misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Bundles.
Bundles misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Bundles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin walks into a straight right hand from Bundles.
Sin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bundles throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bundles throws a poor cross that misses
and Bundles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bundles can pounce on him.
Bundles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bundles moves out of range of the body kick from Sin.
Bundles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bundles misses with a lunging right hand
and Sin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bundles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bundles 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Fagaro (ranked 454 p4p, 60 weight class) and Lukas Hanak (ranked 575 p4p, 79 weight class). Hanak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Lukas Hanak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fagaro
vs
Hanak

180 cm
30
168 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

172 cm
37
164 lbs
29 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Sin City Allstars
Pit Bull Development

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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukas Hanak!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak misses with a hook. Fagaro ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanak.
Fagaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fagaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanak, right into the meat.
A big right from Fagaro misses.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Fagaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Hanak does no damage.
Hanak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fagaro is out of range and Hanak settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak misses with a leg kick
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Hanak just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Hanak.
Hanak misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fagaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanak pinned against the cage. Hanak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. Fagaro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fagaro needs to keep his hands up - Hanak had a free shot at his head there.
Hanak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fagaro.
A head kick by Hanak misses
and Fagaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanak lands a front kick.

Fagaro closes the distance and pushes Hanak back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanak.
Fagaro tries for a takedown but Hanak manages to get underhooks.
Fagaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fagaro is working for takedown but Hanak is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Fagaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fagaro wants the takedown. Hanak is fighting it off but Fagaro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hanak's guard 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!
Hanak trying to control the position.
Fagaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fagaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fagaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Hanak is looking for a triangle but Fagaro pushes his legs off easily.
Fagaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Fagaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fagaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fagaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanak keeping moving, preventing Fagaro from controlling successfully.
Fagaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanak is keeping the position for now.
Fagaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Fagaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fagaro throwing strikes from guard but Hanak blocks nicely.
Fagaro with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro wants to stand but Hanak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fagaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagaro working some strikes from top position.
Fagaro looking to sit in guard and control but Hanak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fagaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanak is one step ahead there.
Fagaro wants to stand and escape but Hanak is having none of it.
Hanak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fagaro wants to stand up but Hanak is controlling him.
Hanak throwing strikes from guard but Fagaro blocks nicely.
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 Don Fagaro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fagaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fagaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fagaro is looking for a counter combo.
Hanak throws a lazy head kick
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand.
Hanak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fagaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanak connects with a high kick.

Fagaro rushes Hanak and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hanak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fagaro uses from the top position.
Fagaro wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
Fagaro postures up.
Fagaro wants to get up but he can't break Hanak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro stopping the sweep attempt from Hanak.
Fagaro working some strikes from top position.
Hanak has momentary wrist control but Fagaro slips an elbow through the middle.

Hanak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanak trying to keep a closed guard but Fagaro is proving a slippery customer.
Fagaro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fagaro is looking to take a break and control but Hanak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fagaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fagaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fagaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hanak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hanak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fagaro working the ground and pound.
Don Fagaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fagaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Hanak's head but Hanak avoids it well.
Hanak taking a bit of punishment here - Fagaro scoring with strikes.
Hanak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fagaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro misses with the ground and pound.

Fagaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Fagaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanak is defending well.
Hanak is trying to control Fagaro's posture but Fagaro avoids it.

Fagaro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hanak misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fagaro's head backwards.
Hanak throws a head kick but Fagaro moves out of range.

Fagaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fagaro wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanak.
Fagaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Fagaro misses.
Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanak.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanak throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fagaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanak lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Fagaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hanak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fagaro misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanak misses the target.
Fagaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagaro lunges at Hanak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanak's hand.
Hanak lands a head kick!
Hanak throws a head kick but Fagaro moves out of range.
Fagaro blocks a leg kick.
Don Fagaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanak throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak with a hook.
Hanak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fagaro checks it well.
Fagaro misses with a looping right.
Hanak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak tries a low kick but Fagaro avoids it.
Hanak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Fagaro is rocked!
Fagaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Fagaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanak jabs at Fagaro's body.
Hanak fails with the takedown.
Whack! Hanak lands a heavy head kick that drops Fagaro. The ref tackles Hanak to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fagaro was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lukas Hanak!
In his post fight interview, Lukas Hanak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Don Fagaro had this to say: 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Manning (ranked 478 p4p, 59 weight class) and Eric Staal (ranked 356 p4p, 49 weight class). Manning comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. 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!

Manning
vs
Staal

180 cm
32
197 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

180 cm
31
192 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peyton Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staal but Staal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Staal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Staal tries to sprawl but Manning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Staal is looking for a sweep. Manning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Manning is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Staal is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Manning is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning throwing shots but Staal is blocking nicely.
Manning 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.
Staal gets back to full guard.
Staal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Staal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Manning looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Staal has picked Manning up and slammed him! Manning can't keep hold of the triangle and Staal manages to pass to side control!
Manning sneaks back into half guard.
Staal trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal works his way into side control.
Manning tries to bench press Staal off him but Staal keeps the position.
Staal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Staal is chipping away with strikes.
Manning is looking for a sweep.
Staal scores with punches from side control.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Staal cracks Manning with a big right hand but Manning just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Staal is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning wants to control but Staal postures up.
Staal has control of an arm but Manning manages to advance to Staal's back!
Staal trying to control but not successfully.
Manning seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Manning keeps control of the position as Staal tries to break free.
Staal trying to control the position but Manning manages to sink in the hooks.

Manning looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Staal is controlling Manning 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Manning being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Staal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Staal working some strikes from top position.
Staal controls from within his opponent's guard.

Manning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Staal defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staal working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Staal 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.

Manning stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staal.
Peyton Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal throws a shot to the body.
Staal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manning is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Staal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Staal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manning was covering up waiting for the punch and Staal finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Staal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eric Staal has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Staal stopping the sweep attempt from Manning.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manning wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Manning is looking to sweep but instead, Staal has passed into half guard.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning wants to control but Staal is keeping busy.
Manning is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Well, if Staal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Staal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Staal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Staal seems content to control.
Staal working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Staal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Staal there.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Staal pushing down on Manning's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manning is pressing down on Staal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Staal controlling from the top position.

Manning has his foot on Staal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staal works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manning is looking for a triangle here but Staal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manning is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning has a hand on Staal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Staal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Staal looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Staal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Staal digs a good hook to Manning's body.
Manning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staal.
Manning takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Staal finds it's way round the side to connect with Manning's head.
Staal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staal but Staal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Staal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Staal misses with a straight right.
A jab from Staal misses.
Manning changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manning ducks under a wild hook from Staal.
Staal looks to land a left hand but Manning moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staal.
Eric Staal seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Staal lands a body shot.
Manning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Staal.
Staal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manning shoots for a takedown but Staal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown. Staal tries to sprawl out of it but Manning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Staal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Staal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staal but Staal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Staal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manning momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning has his takedown stuffed
and Staal makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manning really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manning tries to counter with a takedown but Staal is quick to defend against it.
Staal cracks Manning with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt
letting Staal counter with a right hand.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Staal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Staal.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manning.
Staal lands a head kick. Manning smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Staal scores with a hook.

Manning is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal cracks Manning with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Staal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 191 p4p, 29 weight class) and Dexter Scarface (ranked 898 p4p, 113 weight class). Ajax comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Scarface comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blinded By Lights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Ajax
vs
Scarface

160 cm
36
158 lbs
34 - 17 - 1

183 cm
35
162 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing
Bullet Proof System

Sin City Allstars

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 34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Scarface!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarface scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ajax moves to clinch but Scarface breaks away
and Scarface counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarface misses with a few strikes there.
Scarface stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajax.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarface looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scarface looks to land a right hand but Ajax moved out of range.
Scarface changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarface misses with a body shot.
Scarface on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ajax tests Scarface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ajax looks to land a right hand but Scarface moved out of range.
Scarface looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ajax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarface chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ajax can pounce on him.
Scarface misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajax counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left lands for Ajax.
Ajax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarface under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarface checks a leg kick.
Scarface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax.
Ajax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Ajax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Ajax.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Ajax is out of range.
Ajax tries to clinch there but Scarface circles away.
Scarface is looking for the big counter here.
A left lands for Ajax.
Ajax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarface throws the left hand but Ajax avoids the punch easily.
Scarface loads up on a big right hand but Ajax slips the punch.
A jab from Scarface misses.
Ajax tries to score with a low kick but Scarface moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajax. Scarface does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ajax misses.
Scarface lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarface punishes Ajax's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarface slips under a jab.
Ajax throws a chopping leg kick but Scarface manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scarface lands a really nice looking cross but Ajax seems unphased.
Scarface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ajax lands with a shot to the body.
Scarface might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A low kick from Ajax is predictable there
letting Scarface counter with a right hand.
Scarface lands with an uppercut that bounces Ajax off the cage and back into range.
Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
Good exchange - Scarface coming out on top.
Scarface walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ajax misses its intended target.
Ajax moves away from the strike by Scarface.
Ajax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarface.
Ajax misses with an uppercut
and Scarface counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarface walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax.
Scarface scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ajax doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Scarface.
Ajax 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.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Scarface slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ajax lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ajax misses
and Scarface counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajax is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Scarface checks it.
Ajax misses the jab.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarface is just out of range.
Ajax avoids the body shot from Scarface.
Ajax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarface.
Ajax just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Scarface throws out a counter right but Ajax avoids it with no problem.
Scarface lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ajax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scarface has time to react.
Scarface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface throws a poor cross that misses
and Ajax counters with a straight right hand.
Ajax misses with a left hand
and Scarface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Ajax closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ajax lands in his opponent's guard.
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 Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ajax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ajax.
Scarface takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scarface misses with a combination

so Ajax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Scarface pushes Ajax off and gets back to his feet.
Ajax throws a shot from downtown. Scarface moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface blocks a jab.
It seemed like Scarface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ajax has his takedown stuffed
and Scarface counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajax moves out of range as Scarface strikes.
Ajax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ajax misses with a right hand
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Ajax misses.
Ajax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ajax moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Ajax.
Ajax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarface.
A big left from Ajax misses.
Scarface misses the shot to the body.
Ajax appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ajax as he connects with a hook.
Scarface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scarface shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ajax eats them both and turns towards Scarface to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scarface has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax misses with a left hand
and Scarface counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ajax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scarface has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ajax sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Ajax instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
Scarface blocking some punches.
Ajax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarface backwards.
Scarface misses with the head strike.
Ajax blocks an uppercut.
Ajax tries to work over Scarface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarface makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ajax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ajax is leaning against Scarface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scarface scores with a shot to the side of Ajax's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ajax.
A short right from Ajax on the inside.

Scarface is rocked!
Ajax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarface is still on wobbly legs! Can Ajax finish him?
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax.
Scarface seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Scarface on the inside.
Ajax wants to take the fight to the mat but Scarface manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scarface creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax lands with a right to the head.
Scarface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ajax keeps control of Scarface as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Scarface.
Scarface lands an uppercut.

Ajax has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scarface clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Scarface is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ajax lands strikes from the back and Scarface isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ajax!
In his post fight interview, Marco Ajax started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ashton (ranked 132 p4p, 19 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 303 p4p, 38 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie Nation. Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. 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.

Ashton
vs
Shankoli

182 cm
30
189 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

187 cm
35
191 lbs
44 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill
Sin City Allstars

Aspire Clothing
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ashton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankoli misses with a double jab.
Ashton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton looks for the body kick but Shankoli saw that one coming.
Shankoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shankoli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shankoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shankoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Ashton backs off Shankoli throws a huge counter combo but Ashton manages to avoid it all.
Shankoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ashton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shankoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashton.
Shankoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ashton misses with a straight left.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Ashton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli scores with a leg kick.
Ashton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Shankoli.
Shankoli staying out of range there.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Shankoli moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Ashton lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton throws a hook but Shankoli blocks it.
Shankoli checks a leg kick.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Ashton avoids it with no problem.
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli misses with a hook. Ashton ducked under it nicely.
Ashton connects with an inside leg kick.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli moves out of range as Ashton strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ashton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ashton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Shankoli moved out of range nicely.
Shankoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashton throws a right hand that misses
and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Ashton misses.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shankoli misses with a wild combination.
Ashton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.

Ashton gets the takedown into side control.

Shankoli explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Shankoli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ashton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shankoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shankoli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shankoli defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Ashton throws a push kick but Shankoli slaps the foot to one side.
Shankoli throws a series of punches but Ashton moves out of range.

Shankoli clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton can't break the clinch.
Ashton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ashton can't break the clinch.
Ashton prevents a body shot from Shankoli.
A right hook to the body lands for Shankoli.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton is trying to drag Shankoli to the mat but Shankoli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shankoli prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Shankoli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ashton lands a body shot.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Ashton.
Shankoli misses with a looping right.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Shankoli counters with a two punch combo.
Shankoli keeps Ashton at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Shankoli slips the punch.
Shankoli blocks the body kick.
Ashton misses with a head kick.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shankoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ashton sprawling to the canvas! Ashton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shankoli finish him?!
Ashton thumps Shankoli with a low kick.
Ashton throws a right and a left that Shankoli avoids nicely.
Ashton lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shankoli's sensitive parts.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Shankoli circles away easily
and Shankoli counters with a left and a right... And another left! Ashton is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli is the new middleweight champion!
An intense looking Ravi Shankoli took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 210 p4p, 26 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 320 p4p, 42 weight class). Peter Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Parker
vs
Hoffman

185 cm
36
187 lbs
32 - 17 - 0

167 cm
36
182 lbs
25 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellraiser FightGear
Aspire Clothing

Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker misses with a jab to the body

and Hoffman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoffman .
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
Hoffman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman passes into half guard.
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoffman looks to land a strike but Parker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hoffman throwing strikes but missing.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffman .
Hoffman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Parker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has Parker in his guard.

Parker trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman looking for subs off his back but Parker has passed one foot through into half guard.

Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.

Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parker slows the pace down in half guard.

Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parker prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Hoffman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hoffman wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.

Parker stands up from half guard.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoffman s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Parker.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Parker throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Parker.
Hoffman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoffman slips under a jab.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Hoffman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Parker misses with a body punch

and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.

Parker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hoffman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Hoffman takes the fight into the clinch.
Parker misses with some punches.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
Hoffman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
Parker misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a shot to the body.

Parker closes the distance and clinches.

Hoffman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hoffman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Parker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hoffman 's guard! Nice work there by Parker!
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parker trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.

Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hoffman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Parker stacks Hoffman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Parker!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoffman stops Parker from getting back to his feet.

Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.

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

Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parker is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoffman from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but Parker defending well.

Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parker is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold.
Hoffman prevents Parker from improving his position.

Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoffman prevents Parker from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parker defends it well.

Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.

Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parker defends it well.

Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
Parker won't allow Hoffman to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Hoffman 's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoffman .
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Parker cracks Hoffman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Parker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoffman to stand back up!

Hoffman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker fakes the body blow, causing Hoffman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hoffman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Parker!
In his post fight interview, Peter Parker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 90 p4p, 15 weight class) and Kasey Scorpion (ranked 172 p4p, 24 weight class). Scorpion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu. This should be a great matchup!

Picker
vs
Scorpion

180 cm
27
165 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

187 cm
30
160 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

Urban Fighter
Aspire Clothing

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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Picker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Picker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Picker as Scorpion shoots in.
Scorpion cracks Picker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
A right-left combo lands from Picker.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker 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.
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!
Picker cracks Scorpion with a good jab.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Picker but Picker pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Scorpion clinches up with Picker and pushes him back against the cage.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
A short right from Scorpion.
Picker blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picker lands with a short shot to the head.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker letting Scorpion take a breather here.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.

Picker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Picker misses with a body shot
and Scorpion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scorpion shoots in but no luck this time.
Larson Picker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.
Picker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker jabs Scorpion to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Scorpion closes the distance and pushes Picker back into the cage.

Picker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Picker slips a jab from Scorpion.
Picker slips a jab from Scorpion.
Jab from Scorpion.
Picker lands a jab to the head.
Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picker moves to clinch but Scorpion breaks away
and Scorpion counters with a left to the body.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!

Scorpion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Picker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Scorpion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Scorpion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Picker tries to escape but Scorpion is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Picker keeps working.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scorpion is controlling him well.
Picker bucks up and tries to throw Scorpion off but instead Scorpion has got his back!
Picker is trying to stand back up.
Scorpion controlling from the back.
Picker trying to get back to his feet but Scorpion is in full control for now.

Picker manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Picker throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Picker!
Scorpion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Picker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picker connects with a nice looking jab.
Picker misses with a hook.
Scorpion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
Scorpion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Scorpion counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Picker. Beautiful body shot.

Scorpion clinches up against the cage.
Picker working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Picker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Picker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion just leaning against Picker, taking a breather.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Picker working aggressively here.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Picker prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion pushes Picker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picker.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion looking to stall.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picker's elbow.
Picker misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Picker or not.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Picker's ribcage. Picker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Picker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.

Picker is rocked!
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Oh Picker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
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!
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Scorpion pushes Picker against the cage. Scorpion is working some dirty boxing. Scorpion pushes off with a quick right hook! Picker goes down! Picker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Scorpion moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion thanked the fans post fight for their support.