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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 2395 p4p, 325 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 1313 p4p, 199 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alejandro - Lady Gaga. 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.

Scott
vs
Kravac

191 cm
27
212 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
206 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scott defends well and Kravac ends up having to push Scott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Kravac backs away, Scott returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kravac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Kravac shoots and misses
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Alejandro Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Kravac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Kravac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kravac.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kravac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kravac misses.
Scott throws a counter high kick but Kravac was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kravac avoids it.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kravac thinking.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.

Kravac clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kravac.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kravac wants the takedown. Scott is fighting it off but Kravac persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Scott's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kravac is controlling him.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kravac postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kravac stops Scott from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravac.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kravac - just one landing.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Kravac connects with a body shot.

Scott gets caught napping as Kravac dives in and scores a takedown. Scott manages to retain guard.
Kravac won't allow Scott to get back to his feet.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Kravac is having none of it.
Kravac is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac prevents Scott from getting back to his feet.
Kravac trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Scott tries to stand but Kravac is controlling from the bottom.
Kravac wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravac trying to control the position.
Kravac managing to control the position.

Kravac is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kravac is on top in guard.

Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kravac tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kravac fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alejandro Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kravac just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro Scott is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scott counters with a good low kick that Kravac was not able to check.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kravac dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Kravac's head and hops out.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravac.
Kravac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Scott thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kravac throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kravac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Scott half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Kravac manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac misses with a right hand
and Scott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kravac shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Kravac has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a good, hard body kick but Kravac shrugs it off.
Kravac is breathing heavily.
Kravac looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
Kravac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kravac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kravac prevents Scott from standing back up.
Kravac wants to advance to full mount but Scott doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kravac is controlling him.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravac throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kravac's guard. Nice move by Scott!

Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott wanted to stand there but Kravac had control of the position.
Kravac trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kravac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Scott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
And Scott counters with a quick kick to the body but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kravac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Scott was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac misses with a hook.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac darts in looking for a takedown but Scott gets double underhooks and turns Kravac into the cage.
Alejandro Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kravac is defended easily by Scott.
Kravac missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kravac avoids it.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac lands a jab.
Kravac shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Alejandro Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Kravac misses.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scott looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kravac tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Scott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Scott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kravac wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kravac looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Kravac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott stuffs the takedown.
As Kravac looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Kravac just gets out of the way.
Kravac fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kravac or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
And Scott counters with a quick kick to the body but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scott counters with a nice leg kick.
Kravac misses with a left hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravac.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravac fails with the takedown
and Scott finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Scott slips under a jab from Kravac.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Fagaro (ranked 1609 p4p, 195 weight class) and Synyx Dall (ranked 1436 p4p, 171 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dall's choice of entrance music: In Scarlet Storm. Synyx Dall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Fagaro
vs
Dall

180 cm
31
168 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

180 cm
32
163 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Arcticus University: London

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 - 16 - 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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fagaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Fagaro swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a nice body kick.
Dall throws a lazy body kick

and Fagaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Fagaro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fagaro looking to control but instead Dall has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Fagaro seems to be working for a kimura but Dall defends the submission attempt.
Dall is trying is best to control the position here.

Fagaro stands up out of the half guard.
Dall thows a leg kick but Fagaro checks it
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fagaro has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws the left hand but Fagaro avoids the punch easily.
Fagaro throws a big counter combination but Dall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fagaro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fagaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Fagaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fagaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Fagaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Fagaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fagaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Fagaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fagaro.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fagaro connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Fagaro shoots for a double leg takedown but Dall sprawls well. He's pushed Fagaro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dall cracks Fagaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fagaro moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Fagaro saw it coming and moves away.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Fagaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall looks for the body kick but Fagaro saw that one coming.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Fagaro slips under a jab from Dall.
Fagaro looks to land a combination. Dall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Dall slams his shin into Fagaro's torso.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro blocks a jab.
Fagaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fagaro misses with a looping right.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall cracks Fagaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall cracks the inside of Fagaro's front leg.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Fagaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fagaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall keeps Fagaro at a distance using the push kick.
Fagaro jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fagaro staying out of range there.
Fagaro avoids the head kick by Dall.
Fagaro throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.

Dall gets tackled into the cage by Fagaro. Fagaro maintains the clinch.
Dall tries to break free but Fagaro pushes him back against the cage.
Dall stops a takedown attempt from Fagaro.
Dall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fagaro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Fagaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fagaro looking for a takedown.

Dall breaks the clinch.
Fagaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Dall lands but Fagaro takes it in his stride.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fagaro misses with a wild combination.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fagaro moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Fagaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
and Fagaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fagaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Synyx Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall throws a lazy body kick

and Fagaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fagaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fagaro trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Fagaro slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fagaro landing with the ground and pound.
Fagaro working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro throws a strike but Dall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dall wants to pass the guard but Fagaro is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fagaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fagaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fagaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall sitting in guard here, content to control.

Dall drops back looking for a leg! Fagaro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fagaro manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Fagaro's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro looking to control.

Fagaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fagaro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fagaro trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.

Fagaro stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dall to get to his feet.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Fagaro is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fagaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fagaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fagaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Fagaro is looking to counter punch.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Fagaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
No luck for Fagaro with that takedown attempt.
Dall takes a swing at Fagaro's ribcage but misses.
Fagaro throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Fagaro misses with a looping left.
Fagaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Dall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagaro. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Fagaro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fagaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Fagaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fagaro missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Fagaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fagaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fagaro lands the left hand.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fagaro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall back to the cage. Fagaro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fagaro moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Fagaro connects with the punch.
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!
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Dall throws a head kick that misses
and Fagaro counters with a left and a right that stings Dall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fagaro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Fagaro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fagaro off and has taken his back!
Fagaro breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fagaro's guard.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Fagaro working for a triangle but Dall defends it easily.
Dall wants to control from the top but Fagaro keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dall drops back looking for a leg! Fagaro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fagaro manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Fagaro's guard.

Fagaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Don Fagaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fagaro keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fagaro is working hard here to advance position.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Fagaro is keeping the position.

Dall content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fagaro has locked up a guillotine! Fagaro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dall is holding on here and Fagaro must be using up a lot of energy. Dall has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fagaro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Fagaro!
Don Fagaro gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brando Reigns (ranked 759 p4p, 90 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 844 p4p, 97 weight class). Reigns comes to the cage accompanied by Tragedy. Zhai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sampans kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brando Reigns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reigns
vs
Zhai

166 cm
26
154 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

169 cm
32
146 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhai scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Zhai.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zang Zhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reigns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for Reigns's leg but Reigns calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws a wild body kick that Zhai sees coming a mile off.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai throws a solid leg kick but Reigns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhai.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhai jabs at Reigns's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhai.
Zhai throws a leg kick

and Reigns moves into the clinch.
Reigns lands an uppercut.
A short right from Zhai.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhai fails to land.

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

Reigns moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Zhai goes down! Can Reigns finish him!?

Zhai is rocked!

It looks like Zang Zhai has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns is looking to pass into half guard but Zhai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zhai is in guard.

Zhai is still in real trouble! Can Reigns finish him?
Zhai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zhai preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Zhai seems to have recovered his senses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reigns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reigns trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Zhai pulls Reigns in close to prevent any damage.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhai is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai looking to control.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reigns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zhai keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Zhai.
Reigns shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhai tries to sprawl out of it but Reigns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhai throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Zhai tries to move into range but Reigns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhai tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for Reigns's leg but Reigns calmly moves out of range.
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 Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zang Zhai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns tries to counter with a takedown but Zhai is quick to defend against it.
Zhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhai 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhai.
Zhai scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reigns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Reigns avoids it with no problem.
Zhai throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Zhai jabs Reigns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Reigns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhai sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhai.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Zhai throws a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reigns is out of range and Zhai settles back down.

Reigns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhai has Reigns pulled in close to control his posture.
Zhai looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhai, not yet.
Reigns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zhai pulls Reigns in to control the position.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Zhai keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zhai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zhai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reigns controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zhai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhai 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 Reigns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reigns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai avoids a kick to the body.
Zhai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Reigns throws a solid leg kick but Zhai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reigns.
Zhai connects with a single shot there.
Reigns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhai.
The crowd cheers as Zhai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reigns doesn't seem phased though.
Zhai lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns with a hook.
It looks like Reigns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zhai throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhai scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhai pinned against the cage. Zhai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reigns avoids a kick to the body.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Zhai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reigns with a jab.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Zhai
and Reigns counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Reigns.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
As Zhai backs away, Reigns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a left to the body.
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Zhai throws a head kick that misses.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reigns's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.
Reigns appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Zhai down.
Zhai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhai wants to land a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Reigns misses the target.
Zhai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Zhai avoids a kick to the body.
Reigns throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reigns is out of range and Zhai settles back down.
Reigns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reigns slips a jab from Zhai.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Reigns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Zhai.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai lands a body shot.
Reigns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reigns throws a head kick but Zhai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zang Zhai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zang Zhai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Reigns doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhai circles away.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reigns counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhai cracks Reigns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhai misses with a body shot
and Reigns counters with a nice body kick.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Zhai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhai takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reigns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhai as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns misses with the combination.
Reigns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Reigns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reigns shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhai sprawls well. He's pushed Reigns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.
Zhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reigns's hands.
Zhai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhai checks a low kick from Reigns.
Zhai cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns slips under a jab from Zhai.
An attempted straight right counter from Reigns misses the target.
Zhai scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhai lands a right hook to the body.
Zhai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
Zhai scores with a nice head shot.
Reigns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhai. Zhai obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reigns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
Reigns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Zhai coming out on top.
Reigns misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Zhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Zhai has managed to clinch.
Zhai is leaning against Reigns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
A short right from Zhai.
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Zhai.
A right hand to the body from Zhai.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zang Zhai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zang Zhai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai moves in looking to clinch but Reigns pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhai.
Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reigns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reigns dodges the punch combination from Zhai.
It looked like Reigns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai feints and then cracks Reigns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reigns down.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhai lands a leg kick that knocks Reigns off balance momentarily.
Zhai throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhai stuns Reigns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. Reigns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reigns slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Reigns misses the target.
Zhai cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhai clobbers Reigns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhai cracks Reigns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.
Zhai misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhai throws a chopping leg kick but Reigns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reigns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Zhai punishes Reigns's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai misses with a leg kick.
Zhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reigns dives in and grabs Zhai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhai pushes down on Reigns's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Zhai.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zhai counters with a nice body shot.
Zhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Zhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Reigns should have avoided that one.
Reigns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Zhai jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
Zhai throws a shot to the body.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai lands with a good body shot.
Zhai scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhai throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Zhai only half commits.
Reigns throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns connects with the punch.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
Zang Zhai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 1306 p4p, 138 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 791 p4p, 91 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Saibot
vs
Schulmann

168 cm
42
151 lbs
41 - 18 - 0

181 cm
38
145 lbs
33 - 19 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Sin City Allstars

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 41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulmann looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schulmann sprawls and moves away.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Schulmann's head but Schulmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Saibot has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Schulmann's head but Schulmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schulmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Schulmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saibot's half guard.
Saibot is concentrating on defense, preventing Schulmann from advancing position.

Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Schulmann controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control but Schulmann postures up.
Saibot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saibot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann content to stall in guard here.
Schulmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot wants to sweep here but Schulmann controlling him for the moment.
Schulmann trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Schulmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Schulmann from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schulmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saibot looking to control.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schulmann cracks Saibot with a good jab.
Schulmann misses with a body shot.
Schulmann closes the distance and clinches up with Saibot, looking for a takedown. Schulmann pushes Saibot against the cage but Saibot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
Schulmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schulmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Schulmann lands a front kick.
Schulmann misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schulmann's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Schulmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Schulmann counters with a left and a right that stings Saibot.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schulmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schulmann looks for the body kick but Saibot saw that one coming.
Schulmann misses with a wild combination.
Saibot misses with a hook. Schulmann ducked under it nicely.
Saibot connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulmann tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Schulmann blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Schulmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a wild body kick that Schulmann sees coming a mile off.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulmann.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Schulmann saw that one coming.
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Schulmann.
Schulmann drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schulmann cracks the inside of Saibot's front leg.
Schulmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saibot throws a hook but Schulmann avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schulmann. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Saibot misses with a double jab
and Schulmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Schulmann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Schulmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

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

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

The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schulmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schulmann is out of range and Saibot settles back down.
Schulmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schulmann is defended easily by Saibot.
Yaniv Schulmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schulmann.
Saibot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Schulmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schulmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Saibot.
A body shot lands from Saibot.
Schulmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schulmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann tries to stall but Saibot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schulmann stalks Saibot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saibot's face. Saibot staggers backwards, shaken.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Schulmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Schulmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saibot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schulmann throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.

Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schulmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Saibot wants to improve his position but Schulmann is controlling well.
Saibot is in trouble now - Schulmann has advanced to mount!
Schulmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schulmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saibot is looking to escape.
Saibot is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann wants to control the pace but Saibot is squirming around nicely.
Schulmann landing strikes from the mount and Saibot is in trouble!
Schulmann controlling from mount.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schulmann working the ground and pound effectively.
Saibot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schulmann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saibot?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann tries to control but Saibot wriggling away.

Schulmann working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saibot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saibot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saibot regains half guard.
Schulmann wants to pass to mount but Saibot is defending the position.
Saibot trying to control but Schulmann postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saibot throws a solid leg kick but Schulmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saibot.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schulmann clobbers Saibot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schulmann misses with a body kick.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Schulmann throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Schulmann.
Schulmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Schulmann is quick to defend against it.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. Schulmann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schulmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot looks to land a combination. Schulmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Schulmann avoids nicely.
Schulmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Schulmann.
A good leg kick by Schulmann.
Schulmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schulmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schulmann.
Saibot fails with the takedown.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Schulmann.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Schulmann's body. Schulmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Saibot is predictable there
and Schulmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schulmann scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schulmann - that will leave a mark!
Schulmann lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schulmann throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Schulmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saibot if he has to take too many more of those.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schulmann.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann slips a jab from Saibot.
Good work by Schulmann as he checks the leg kick.

Schulmann clinches up with Saibot and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Schulmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot throws a jab when Schulmann was well out of range.
Saibot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schulmann checks it well.
Schulmann slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries to work over Schulmann's front leg with a kick but Schulmann checks it.

Schulmann rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Schulmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schulmann wants to take the fight to the mat but Saibot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saibot tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schulmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schulmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Schulmann to work.
A right hand to the body from Saibot.
Schulmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot has Schulmann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schulmann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schulmann cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.

Saibot turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saibot manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schulmann is looking to reverse the position.
Schulmann wants to control but Saibot postures up.
Yaniv Schulmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot landing strikes.
Saibot lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulmann gets back to half guard.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schulmann regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yaniv Schulmann.
Well Schulmann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaniv Schulmann!
After winning the bout, Yaniv Schulmann 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
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 675 p4p, 26 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 946 p4p, 37 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ronaldo
vs
Steel

177 cm
34
266 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

196 cm
21
279 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Sin City Allstars

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.

Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.

Ronaldo is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.

Ronaldo tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel parries the strikes from Ronaldo easily there. Ronaldo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.

Ronaldo working for a guillotine from mount but Steel is in no mood to give up.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo fails to move to back control.
Steel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Ronaldo has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Ronaldo looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel is bucking up trying to escape but Ronaldo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Ronaldo sits in half guard.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo working over Steel with some ground and pound. Steel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ronaldo working over Steel with some ground and pound. Steel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ronaldo passes to side control.

Ronaldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo gets to mount! Steel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
A nice elbow there by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moves to the back position.
Steel trying to control the action but Ronaldo just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Steel tries to roll but Ronaldo sticks to his back.

Ronaldo looking for the choke from the back.

Ronaldo working for the choke.
Ronaldo missing with strikes.
Steel is trying to get back to his feet but Ronaldo has full control of the position and if anything, Steel has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Steel showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ronaldo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is trying to get back to his feet but Ronaldo has full control of the position and if anything, Steel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Steel misses.
Ronaldo tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ronaldo with a body shot.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Pele Ronaldo has been cut.
Ronaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Ronaldo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.

Ronaldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Ronaldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ronaldo trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ronaldo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo controlling Steel's posture.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.

Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ronaldo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ronaldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Ronaldo struggling a bit here.
Ronaldo tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Ronaldo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back!

Ronaldo looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ronaldo working Steel over with strikes here.
Ronaldo looking to finish with strikes here!
Steel tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ronaldo looking to ground and pound but Steel is blocking nicely.

Ronaldo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel is surviving well by controlling Ronaldo's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronaldo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ronaldo counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that.

Steel pushes Ronaldo off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ronaldo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel wants to improve his position but Ronaldo is controlling well.
Ronaldo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Pele Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pele Ronaldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Ronaldo on that attempt.
Ronaldo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ronaldo in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
Steel misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ronaldo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel to the mat! Steel manages to get full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Steel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is working Ronaldo over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Ronaldo drops back down to his feet.
Steel gets through Ronaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pele Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Ronaldo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ronaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ronaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ronaldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Ronaldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.

Ronaldo is rocked!
Steel steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ronaldo is out on his feet! Steel sets himself and nearly takes Ronaldo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 988 p4p, 48 weight class) and Natural Born Killer (ranked 662 p4p, 25 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pearson
vs
Born Killer

174 cm
26
138 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

176 cm
28
145 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natural Born Killer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
Killer takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Pearson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Pearson has managed to clinch.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Killer avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Pearson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Killer into the cage.
Killer tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Killer tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson misses with an elbow strike.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Killer lands a left hand.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Pearson.
Nice elbow from Pearson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Killer prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Killer 's eye.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearson obliges.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Killer takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Pearson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killer blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Killer working aggressively here.
Pearson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Killer working aggressively here.
Pearson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Killer.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer tries to stall but Pearson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson lands an elbow inside.
Killer avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Killer wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
Pearson lands an elbow inside.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson is leaning against Killer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Killer.
Pearson pushes Killer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer looks winded!
Pearson lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Pearson lands a body punch.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson lands an elbow that stopped Killer in his tracks for a moment.
Killer avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the cage.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A left lands for Pearson.
Killer checks a leg kick nicely.
Killer throws out a powerful jab.
Pearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pearson.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pearson.
Killer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killer moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Killer.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Killer avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Pearson blocks the low kick.
Pearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Pearson scores with a head kick.
Pearson slips a straight right by Killer.
As Killer tries to get set, Pearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Killer manages to avoid the attempt.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Pearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Pearson throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson throws out a leg kick but Killer moves out of range and Pearson only half commits.
It seemed like Killer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Killer misses.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
As Killer tries to get set, Pearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Killer manages to avoid the attempt.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Killer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Pearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Killer is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killer has his back to the cage.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Killer.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson lands a body punch.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearson works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer blocks a body shot from Pearson.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Pearson.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Killer prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson.

Killer is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Killer is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Killer seems to have recovered his senses.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Pearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson lands a damaging elbow.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Killer prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Killer moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Pearson blocks the low kick.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Killer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer moves forwards but Pearson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pearson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pearson dodges the punch combination from Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pearson moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Killer.
Killer working hard to break the clinch.
Pearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Killer with a big uppercut! Killer tries to clinch up but Pearson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Killer to the mat! Killer covers up and Pearson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Pearson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kuchar (ranked 260 p4p, 39 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 434 p4p, 58 weight class). Kuchar comes into the arena with 21 Savage - No Heart blaring out of the sound system. Moe Lester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kuchar
vs
Lester

170 cm
40
158 lbs
21 - 10 - 1

180 cm
32
164 lbs
27 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuchar.
Lester lands with a hook. Kuchar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuchar.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuchar doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuchar tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way.
Kuchar tries to land a body kick
letting Lester counter with a right hand.

It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Kuchar scores with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Kuchar's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Kuchar's torso.
Kuchar throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Kuchar throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Lester has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuchar missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuchar throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchar throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuchar blocks a jab.
Kuchar throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuchar throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
Kuchar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Kuchar moved out of range.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuchar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuchar.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuchar counters with a thumping low kick.
Lester misses with a kick to the body
and Kuchar counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuchar misses the target.
Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuchar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuchar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuchar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Kuchar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lester's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kuchar throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a left to the body.
Lester lands the left hand.
Kuchar looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well.
No joy there for Kuchar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuchar throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Lester throws a wild body kick that Kuchar sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards.
Kuchar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuchar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lester throws a body punch but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuchar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuchar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Lester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuchar doesn't seem bothered though.
Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuchar tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot by Lester.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuchar.
Lester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Kuchar is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kuchar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kuchar looks to clinch but Lester throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kuchar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Moe Lester!
Moe Lester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 328 p4p, 44 weight class) and Karter Kinshaw (ranked 819 p4p, 97 weight class). Larson Picker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Picker
vs
Kinshaw

180 cm
27
165 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

177 cm
32
166 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picker wants to clinch up but Kinshaw keeps it at a distance.
Kinshaw misses with a hook. Picker ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw connects with a high kick.

It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Picker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
A jab from Picker finds it's way through Kinshaw's defenses.
Kinshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kinshaw tries a low kick but Picker avoids it.
Picker throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinshaw moves away.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Kinshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kinshaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Kinshaw there.
Kinshaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Picker's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Picker moves out of range.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Picker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw throws a shot from downtown. Picker moves away and avoids it.
Kinshaw lands a body shot.
Kinshaw lands a body shot.
Picker tries to clinch up but Kinshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kinshaw. Picker shrugs it off though.
We've been informed that Kinshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kinshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
Kinshaw throws a big counter head kick but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Kinshaw with a hook.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinshaw throws a shot from downtown. Picker moves away and avoids it.
Picker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kinshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw cracks Picker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Picker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinshaw.
Picker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinshaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kinshaw needs to keep his hands up - Picker had a free shot at his head there.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker throws a series of punches but Kinshaw avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kinshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker is looking to clinch but Kinshaw is avoiding it.
Kinshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
As Kinshaw looks to move away, Picker throws a big counter combo but Kinshaw just gets out of the way.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kinshaw.
Some wild striking there from Picker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kinshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Picker moves out of range easily.
Picker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Kinshaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kinshaw feints and then cracks Picker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Picker down.
Kinshaw connects with a jab.
Kinshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Kinshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinshaw jabs at Picker's body.
Picker moves out of range of the body kick from Kinshaw.
Picker is looking to clinch but Kinshaw is avoiding it.
It seemed like Kinshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kinshaw clobbers Picker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Picker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Picker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.
Picker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Picker throws a series of punches but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Kinshaw throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Kinshaw ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Kinshaw does no damage.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Picker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A good leg kick by Kinshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Picker checks a low kick from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kinshaw.
It looked like Picker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kinshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kinshaw. That snapped Picker's head back.
Picker throws a series of punches but Kinshaw avoids them all with ease.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw lands a head shot.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Kinshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Kinshaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker is looking to clinch but Kinshaw is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw throws a shot to the body.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick which misses Picker's front leg but catches the back leg as Picker tries to avoid it.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Kinshaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Kinshaw misses.
Kinshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kinshaw scrambles back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Kinshaw.
Picker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kinshaw's hands.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
Picker connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Picker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Picker.
Picker moves out of range as Kinshaw throws a body kick.
Picker misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Picker with a body shot.
Kinshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Picker avoids the head kick by Kinshaw.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Kinshaw's shoulder, as Kinshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Picker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Picker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picker blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kinshaw.
Picker misses with a hook
and Kinshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Kinshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picker.
Picker ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw punishes Picker's body with a nice straight punch.
Kinshaw thumps Picker with a low kick.
Picker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinshaw on the side of the head.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kinshaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picker connects with the punch.
Kinshaw tries a low kick but Picker avoids it.
Picker throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range.
Kinshaw throws a series of punches but Picker moves out of range.
Picker takes a swing at Kinshaw's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picker jabs Kinshaw right on the nose. Kinshaw blinks but takes it well.
Picker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker wants to clinch up but Kinshaw keeps it at a distance.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kinshaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kinshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker checks a leg kick nicely.
Kinshaw takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinshaw staying out of range there.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Picker tries to clinch up.
Picker lands an overhand right.

Kinshaw is rocked!
Kinshaw slips a jab and a cross from Picker.
Kinshaw throws a looping overhand right but Picker ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Picker.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinshaw throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Kinshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker is looking to clinch.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Picker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Picker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kinshaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinshaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Picker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
Kinshaw slips under a jab from Picker.
Picker throws a combination that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Kinshaw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Picker closes the distance and clinches.
Kinshaw works on Picker's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Picker lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Kinshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kinshaw lands with a nice combination. Picker backs away looking to recover.
Kinshaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kinshaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Picker. Those never looked like landing.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Picker misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kinshaw tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinshaw.
Picker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kinshaw under the eye.
Picker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Picker blocks it well.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinshaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinshaw on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Picker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kinshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Picker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinshaw.
Picker throwing a counter right hand but Kinshaw manages to avoid it.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kinshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Kinshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.
Larson Picker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinshaw moves away.
Picker misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw works Picker's body with a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!

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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Andersson (ranked 73 p4p, 12 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 288 p4p, 45 weight class). Garbutt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andersson
vs
Garbutt

186 cm
32
208 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

193 cm
32
215 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andersson. That did some damage!
Garbutt catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Andersson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Andersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
Andersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andersson cracks Garbutt with an open hand slap.

It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbutt lands a leg kick that knocks Andersson off balance momentarily.
Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garbutt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andersson counters with a three punch combo that has Garbutt backing up. Garbutt nods at Andersson to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Andersson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt cracks Andersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Garbutt working the ground and pound from side control.
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garbutt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garbutt thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Garbutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andersson trying to hold on to Garbutt's head to control him but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garbutt working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson is trying to stand.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersson gets full guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Garbutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garbutt somewhat.
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Garbutt punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbutt swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Garbutt.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garbutt throws a head kick that Andersson semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Andersson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick by Garbutt misses
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Andersson is out of range.
Andersson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Andersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Andersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garbutt with a poor takedown
and Andersson counters with a nice body shot.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Garbutt should have avoided that one.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Garbutt misses with a double jab
and Andersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Garbutt throws a low kick, looking for Andersson's leg but Andersson calmly moves out of range.
Andersson is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped Garbutt's head back.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt wants to slow Andersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Garbutt scores with a head kick. Andersson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Garbutt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
Andersson connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.

Andersson takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andersson misses with some punches.
Garbutt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garbutt tries to break free but Andersson pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
Garbutt lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Andersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andersson lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Garbutt.
Andersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Garbutt closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Benny Andersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A left lands for Garbutt.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Andersson throws a quick counter head kick but Garbutt was just out of range.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Garbutt misses its intended target.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Garbutt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garbutt showed some decent athleticism there.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson gets full guard.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbutt manages to get himself to full guard.

Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garbutt holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt has a closed guard, preventing Andersson from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Garbutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garbutt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAndersson.
A low kick from Garbutt misses

and Andersson counters with a crisp one two that drops Garbutt! Andersson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garbutt to his feet! Garbutt is in big trouble!

Garbutt is rocked!
Garbutt misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Andersson. Beautiful body shot.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Andersson. Garbutt falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Andersson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shepherd Bushiri (ranked 155 p4p, 19 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 69 p4p, 8 weight class). Von Ketler has chosen Bonecracker- Shocore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bushiri
vs
Von Ketler

172 cm
29
135 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

166 cm
29
139 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Shepherd Bushiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Ketler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bushiri quickly recovers to half guard.
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushiri's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bushiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Bushiri pushes Von Ketler off and gets back to his feet.
Bushiri cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Bushiri lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ketler's head back.
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler walks into a left hand.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Bushiri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Ketler 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.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. Von Ketler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been informed that Von Ketler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bushiri.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the body.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ketler scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Ketler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bushiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ketler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Ketler cracks Bushiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Bushiri misses
and Von Ketler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bushiri thinking.
Bushiri leaves Von Ketler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a series of strikes. Von Ketler will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler misses with a hook
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ketler misses with a low kick.
Von Ketler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bushiri eats them both and turns towards Von Ketler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Bushiri gets caught napping as Von Ketler dives in and scores a takedown. Bushiri manages to retain guard.
Von Ketler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Von Ketler isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Ketler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bushiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Ketler is controlling him.
Bushiri trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bushiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri wants to stand up but Von Ketler is controlling him.
Bushiri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bushiri has Von Ketler pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Ketler content to stall in guard here.
Bushiri working a defensive guard here.

Bushiri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Von Ketler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bushiri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Ketler can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler lands a lovely overhand right.

Von Ketler forces Bushiri back against the cage and clinches.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Ketler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bushiri feints a jab promting Von Ketler to slip. Bushiri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Von Ketler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Bushiri gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushiri misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Bushiri.

Von Ketler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bushiri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Von Ketler is in Bushiri's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Von Ketler isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Ketler trying to control but Bushiri is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri working a defensive guard here.

Bushiri has his feet on Von Ketler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bushiri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ketler.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushiri misses with a leg kick.
Bushiri misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ketler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Von Ketler does it's job there.
Von Ketler throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Bushiri keeps it at a distance.
Bushiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bushiri scores with the left hand. Von Ketler knows he should have avoided that one.
Bushiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Ketler circles away.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri shows good takedown defense.
Bushiri digs a good hook to Von Ketler's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Bushiri's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.

Von Ketler looking to score a takedown here. Bushiri is defending well but Von Ketler drives through and ends up in Bushiri's guard.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Bushiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Bushiri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Ketler won't allow Bushiri to get back to his feet.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Von Ketler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Ketler or not.
Bushiri pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Von Ketler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bushiri gets underhooks to prevent Von Ketler's takedown attempt.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Von Ketler has clasped his hands together around Bushiri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler prevents Bushiri from escaping the position.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but Bushiri slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bushiri is trying to control Von Ketler's posture but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler controlling the position from side mount.
Von Ketler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Bushiri's face as Von Ketler controls the position.
Von Ketler scoring with punches and elbows.
Bushiri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
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.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushiri keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Von Ketler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bushiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bushiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Ketler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Bushiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Ketler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bushiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Bushiri circles away.
Bushiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ketler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Bushiri pushes Von Ketler off and gets back to his feet.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Bushiri takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Ketler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bushiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown

and Bushiri moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri prevents a takedown attempt there.

Von Ketler manages to pull guard.

Bushiri gets to his feet. Von Ketler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
Bushiri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bushiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ketler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Ketler gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but Bushiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Ketler jabs Bushiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Ketler lands with a hook. Bushiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bushiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Von Ketler.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bushiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Bushiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.

Bushiri drives through and clinches with Von Ketler against the cage.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler digs a good body shot into Bushiri's ribs.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick.

Bushiri has closed the distance and engaged Von Ketler in a clinch.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Von Ketler jumps guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to pull guard but Bushiri holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Ketler drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bushiri walks away with a smile on his face. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Bushiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Ketler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Bushiri staying out of range there.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bushiri rushes Von Ketler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Ketler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.

Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a straight left.
Jab from Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ketler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bushiri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bushiri counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri tries to clinch up
and Von Ketler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Bushiri is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bushiri throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushiri misses with a body kick.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Bushiri defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Von Ketler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ketler checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri lunges at Von Ketler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Ketler's hand.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler scores with a nice head 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!
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushiri.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushiri, which made it look bad.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Eksem Von Ketler in that round.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Von Ketler has closed the distance and engaged Bushiri in a clinch.

Von Ketler jumps guard.

Bushiri stands up from Von Ketler's guard - Bushiri perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Von Ketler avoids it.
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Ketler is defended easily by Bushiri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushiri, which made it look bad.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Ketler misses.
The fighters circling - Bushiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bushiri defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Ketler throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Ketler looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bushiri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri lands a jab to the nose.
Von Ketler dives in and grabs Bushiri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bushiri pushes down on Von Ketler's head and hops out.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.
Von Ketler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushiri pinned against the cage. Bushiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shepherd Bushiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Bushiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushiri.
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.
Von Ketler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bushiri momentarily.
Von Ketler dives in for a single leg takedown but Bushiri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Ketler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Von Ketler misses with a body punch
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler is looking to clinch but Bushiri is avoiding it.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Von Ketler manages to circle out of the way.
Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bushiri defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Bushiri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.
Bushiri is looking to counter the offense by Von Ketler and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Bushiri.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Bushiri circles away.
Bushiri avoids the head kick by Von Ketler.
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bushiri misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bushiri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws a low kick but Von Ketler moves out of range easily.
Von Ketler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bushiri looks to land a combination but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Ketler fails to land the takedown.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler slips under a jab from Bushiri.
Von Ketler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri throws a lazy head kick
and Bushiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Bushiri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushiri jabs at Von Ketler's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bushiri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
Shepherd Bushiri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.