PSE 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Punch (ranked 5416 p4p, 502 weight class) and Killah Priest (ranked 8288 p4p, 613 weight class). Killah Priest will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Punch
vs
Priest

167 cm
24
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, One Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Killah Priest!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Priest shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Punch counter with a right hand.
Priest moves to clinch but Punch breaks away
and Punch rattles Priest with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Priest tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Punch dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Priest stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). One Punch!
A less than humble One Punch misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lax Ative (ranked 6832 p4p, 565 weight class) and Doso Laciee (ranked 6544 p4p, 552 weight class). Doso Laciee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ative
vs
Laciee

150 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lax Ative!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doso Laciee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laciee takes the fight into the clinch.
Ative drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laciee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laciee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ative.
Laciee is pressed up against the cage. Ative has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laciee down to the mat. Laciee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lax Ative. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laciee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laciee with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laciee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ative is looking for a takedown.
Laciee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ative is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ative wants to take the fight to the mat but Laciee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laciee pulls guard successfully.

Laciee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ative should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laciee has tightened it up now! Ative should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doso Laciee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jax Mertal (ranked 5335 p4p, 498 weight class) and Dmx Blood For Blood (ranked 6726 p4p, 580 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mertal
vs
Blood For Blood

168 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Mertal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmx Blood For Blood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood For Blood cracks Mertal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Jax Mertal has been cut.

Mertal gets a takedown into half guard.
Mertal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mertal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blood For Blood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mertal.
Blood For Blood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blood For Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood For Blood is controlling Mertal's posture.
Mertal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mertal looking to pass the guard.
Mertal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mertal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Mertal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mertal stopping the sweep attempt from Blood For Blood.
Mertal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blood For Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blood For Blood pulls Mertal in to control the position.
Mertal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood For Blood keeping full guard, as Mertal tries to pass.
Blood For Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mertal is one step ahead there.
Mertal is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood For Blood has wrist control.
Blood For Blood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blood For Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mertal looking to pass the guard.
Blood For Blood pulls Mertal in close to prevent any damage.
Mertal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blood For Blood keeping full guard, as Mertal tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blood For Blood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mertal postures up and lands a big shot to Blood For Blood's brow.
Blood For Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blood For Blood controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mertal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blood For Blood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mertal manages to get himself to full guard.

Blood For Blood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mertal throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Mertal misses with a strike from the bottom.
Blood For Blood is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mertal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mertal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blood For Blood controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertal throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Mertal is looking to reverse the position.
Blood For Blood has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mertal!
Mertal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Blood For Blood controlling the position easily from mount.
Blood For Blood is continuing to stall.
Mertal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mertal tries to get out of the position.
Mertal can't escape the position.
Mertal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood For Blood wants to control the pace but Mertal is squirming around nicely.
Blood For Blood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mertal gets back to half guard.
Mertal punching from the bottom.
Well, if Blood For Blood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mertal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Mertal actively working from the bottom here.
Blood For Blood works his way into side control.
Mertal is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Blood For Blood the control monster continue. Boring.
Blood For Blood takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Mertal to pass into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmx Blood For Blood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jax Mertal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mertal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blood For Blood defends well and Mertal ends up having to push Blood For Blood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blood For Blood tries to close the distance and clinch but Mertal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jax Mertal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mertal fails with a takedown attempt.
Mertal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blood For Blood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Mertal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Blood For Blood misses its intended target.
A cross from Blood For Blood lands.
Blood For Blood throws out a powerful jab.

Mertal is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Blood For Blood engages and cracks Mertal with a massive lead left hook - Mertal tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Blood For Blood is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmx Blood For Blood!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmx Blood For Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Diek (ranked 4792 p4p, 475 weight class) and Tim Kratenberg (ranked 6093 p4p, 541 weight class). Tim Kratenberg struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Diek
vs
Kratenberg

190 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Diek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Kratenberg!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kratenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kratenberg with a poor takedown
and Diek counters with a straight right hand.

Diek pushes Kratenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Diek misses with some punches.
Kratenberg can't get the takedown.
Angelo Diek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Kratenberg.
Kratenberg is working for takedown but Diek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kratenberg is working for takedown but Diek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kratenberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kratenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Diek tries to sprawl out of it but Kratenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Diek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Diek fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Diek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kratenberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diek fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diek has a couple of punches blocked by Kratenberg.
Diek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kratenberg backwards.
Diek prevents the takedown attempt.
Kratenberg can't get the takedown.
Kratenberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diek after a bit of a struggle.

Kratenberg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diek clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diek is trying to get back to his feet but Kratenberg has full control of the position and if anything, Diek has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diek wants to escape the position.
Diek is working hard here to advance position.
Kratenberg struggling to land strikes to the head as Diek covers up.
Diek is trying to get back to his feet but Kratenberg has full control of the position and if anything, Diek has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diek is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diek wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Diek trying to control the action but Kratenberg just sinks the hooks in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kratenberg is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diek is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diek is trying to break free.
Kratenberg misses with an elbow to the head.
Diek trying to control the hands but Kratenberg won't let him.
Diek tries to escape but Kratenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diek is trying to stand back up.
Kratenberg throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Diek!
Diek tries to escape the position.
Diek manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kratenberg's guard. Nice work there by Diek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diek wants to get up but he can't break Kratenberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kratenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Diek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kratenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kratenberg's guard.
Diek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diek won't allow Kratenberg to get back to his feet.
Kratenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kratenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diek is one step ahead there.
Diek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kratenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diek wants to stand but Kratenberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diek forces Kratenberg back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kratenberg.
Kratenberg can't get the takedown.

Kratenberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kratenberg trying to pass the guard but Diek defending well.
Diek is looking to escape.
Diek is trying to get back to full guard.
Diek is trying to stand up here but Kratenberg is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kratenberg thows a huge punch but Diek dodges it nicely.
Diek is trying to stand back up but Kratenberg is controlling him
Diek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diek tries to get out of the position.
Kratenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kratenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Kratenberg.

Diek is rocked!
Kratenberg unloads with some huge strikes here! Diek is out! Kratenberg wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Kratenberg!
Tim Kratenberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mira Lax (ranked 4077 p4p, 411 weight class) and Yan Cropop (ranked 4413 p4p, 446 weight class). Yan Cropop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lax
vs
Cropop

181 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mira Lax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yan Cropop!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lax shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cropop is trying to control the position but Lax postures up.
Lax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lax keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cropop's head.
Lax throwing strikes from guard but Cropop blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lax landing some decent shots from guard.

Cropop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lax defends well.

Cropop is looking for a triangle but Lax pushes his legs off easily.
Lax scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lax trying to control the position from guard on top but Cropop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lax is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lax postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cropop working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lax is looking to work some ground and pound but Cropop has wrist control.
Lax is in close to Cropop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lax wants to control from the top but Cropop keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lax's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lax throws a big right hand that misses.
Lax postures up.
Cropop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lax stands up over Cropop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lax scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Cropop has his foot on Lax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lax works his way back into a safe position though.

Cropop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lax defends well.
Lax cracks Cropop with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lax keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cropop's head.
Lax chips away with some ground and pound.
Cropop is trying to control the position but Lax postures up.
Lax has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Cropop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lax landing some decent shots from guard.
Lax chips away with some ground and pound.
Lax distracts Cropop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cropop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lax slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lax distracts Cropop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cropop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lax lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lax's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lax postures up and lands a big shot to Cropop's brow.
Lax trying to control but Cropop is working from the bottom.

Cropop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lax landing with the ground and pound.

Cropop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lax defends it easily.
Lax working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cropop's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cropop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lax controls the pace.
Lax is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cropop has momentary wrist control but Lax slips an elbow through the middle.
Lax landing with the ground and pound.
Lax landing with the ground and pound.
Lax will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lax with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lax working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cropop's head.

Cropop looking for a guillotine here but Lax defends easily.
Lax with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Lax. Cropop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lax misses with a wild body shot.
Cropop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cropop manages to avoid it.
Lax takes a swing at Cropop's ribcage but misses.
Lax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cropop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lax avoids it really well and circles away.
Lax throws a body punch but Cropop moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lax as Cropop shoots in.
Cropop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lax sprawls well. Lax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cropop gets slowly back to his feet.
Mira Lax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yan Cropop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cropop fails with a takedown attempt.
Lax throws a body punch but Cropop moves out of range.
Cropop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lax.
Lax takes a swing at Cropop's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lax throws a body punch but Cropop moves out of range.
Cropop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lax defends it well.
Cropop darts in looking for a takedown but Lax gets double underhooks and turns Cropop into the cage.
Lax just misses with a punch to the body.
Lax throws a body punch but Cropop moves out of range.
Cropop fails with a takedown attempt.

Lax scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lax perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lax lands a nice short elbow.
Lax working over Cropop with some ground and pound. Cropop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mira Lax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lax working the head and body with strikes.
Cropop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lax scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cropop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lax working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lax seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lax is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropop tries to get to full guard but Lax has control of the leg.
Lax scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lax lands with a punch from half guard.
Cropop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lax is working away from the top position though.

Cropop actively working from the bottom here.

Cropop is defending against the submission attempts here by Lax.
Cropop is looking for a sweep. Lax is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lax slips a nice elbow through Cropop's hands, connecting with Cropop's forehead.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cropop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cropop taking some punishment here, with Lax in his half guard.
Lax scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Lax.
Lax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cropop can do to turn this around?
Cropop is trying to maintain the position but Lax is very close to passing his half guard.
Lax is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cropop is looking to control Lax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cropop avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lax connects with a nice short shot to Cropop's temple.
Lax trying to control from half guard but Cropop is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lax lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lax lands with a punch from half guard.
Lax lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lax working the head and body with strikes.
Lax seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cropop throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Well, if Lax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Cropop looking for submissions off his back.
Cropop has hold of Lax's hands but Lax slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lax working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mira Lax dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cropop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Lax gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cropop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lax is trying to keep Cropop in close.

Lax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cropop defends it easily.
Lax managing to control the position.

Lax looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lax keeping full guard, as Cropop tries to pass.

Lax working for a triangle but Cropop defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cropop trying to control but Lax is working from the bottom.
Lax trying to keep a closed guard but Cropop is proving a slippery customer.

Lax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cropop defends it easily.

Lax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cropop stands and throws Lax's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mira Lax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lax struggling a bit here.

Cropop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cropop wants to control but Lax is keeping him busy.
Lax wants to control but Cropop postures up.

Cropop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lax tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cropop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cropop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lax wants to control but Cropop postures up.
An elbow from Cropop crashes against the mat.
Lax is looking to reverse the position.
What's Lax going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cropop working away.
Lax tries to buck Cropop off but Cropop is having none of it.
Lax trying to control but Cropop flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lax wants to control his opponent's hands but Cropop gets his hands free.

Cropop looking for the choke from the back.
Lax trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lax is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lax looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cropop.
Lax trying to control the hands but Cropop breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Lax right now.
Lax trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lax tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cropop looking to control but Lax is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lax tries to hold on but Cropop pushes him away.
Yan Cropop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lax is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yan Cropop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lax has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mira Lax!
A victorious Mira Lax thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Sexton (ranked 5487 p4p, 653 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 1331 p4p, 206 weight class). Sexton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred. Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sexton
vs
Runnisto

188 cm
28
202 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

182 cm
29
192 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Sexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Sexton is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sexton.
Nice sprawl there from Runnisto as Sexton shoots in.

Sexton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sexton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Runnisto's head.
Runnisto is staying active underneath Sexton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sexton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Runnisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Runnisto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Runnisto wants to control but Sexton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton stalling.
Runnisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sexton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sexton's back!
Sexton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Runnisto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Runnisto is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Runnisto not allowing Sexton to control his hands.
I really don't envy Sexton right now.
Good control from Runnisto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Runnisto has the hooks in. Sexton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Runnisto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sexton doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Runnisto.
Runnisto has the hooks in. Sexton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sexton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Runnisto.
Runnisto doesn't have the hooks in and Sexton manages to turn into his guard.
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely.
Runnisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sexton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.
Runnisto pulls Sexton in close to his closed guard and prevents Sexton from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sexton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Runnisto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing that Sexton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sexton is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto gets full guard.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runnisto wants to sweep here but Sexton controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton throws a big elbow that misses.
Runnisto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sexton controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Sexton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sexton being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seth Sexton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Sexton moves out of range.
Sexton looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Sexton moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto 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.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runnisto but Runnisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sexton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Sexton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Sexton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexton goes for a double leg but Runnisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Runnisto continues to drive forward.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sexton.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sexton shoots in looking for a takedown. Runnisto tries to sprawl out of it but Sexton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Runnisto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexton.
Sexton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sexton misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Sexton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sexton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Sexton moves out of range.
Sexton feinted with a counter takedown.
Sexton tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexton misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Sexton shoots in and drives through. Runnisto sprawls well.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Sexton off the cage and back into range.
Sexton goes for a double leg but Runnisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Runnisto continues to drive forward.
Sexton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Sexton tries for a takedown but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runnisto jabs at Sexton's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sexton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runnisto connects with a nice looking jab.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Runnisto cracks Sexton with a good jab.
Sexton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Runnisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Sexton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sexton fails with the takedown.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Runnisto cracks Sexton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.

Sexton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Runnisto's half guard.
Sexton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Runnisto's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sexton moves in looking to clinch but Runnisto pushes him off.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Sexton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sexton attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.
Runnisto lunges at Sexton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sexton's hand.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
Sexton throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.

Sexton scores with a takedown into Runnisto's guard.

Runnisto pushes Sexton off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the head.
Sexton fails with the takedown.
Sexton on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.
Sexton walks into a stiff left hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Sexton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sexton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Sexton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Runnisto was covering up waiting for the punch and Sexton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sexton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runnisto managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runnisto has his hands on Sexton's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Runnisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sexton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sexton is looking to clinch.
Seth Sexton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sexton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Sexton misses.
Runnisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto clobbers Sexton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto slaps away a takedown attempt from Sexton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sexton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto lands a head shot.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Sexton.
Sexton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sexton there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sexton takes one on the button.
Sexton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Runnisto's waist but Runnisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sexton off to one side.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sexton takes one to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Runnisto sizes up Sexton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runnisto 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
In defeat, Seth Sexton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mac (ranked 3612 p4p, 490 weight class) and Dr A Hedgeh (ranked 2966 p4p, 413 weight class). Hedgeh has chosen Dr Who? as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mac
vs
A Hedgeh

193 cm
26
194 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

195 cm
27
217 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dr A Hedgeh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedgeh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick by Mac misses
enabling Hedgeh to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hedgeh!
Mac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Hedgeh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mac is rocked!
Hedgeh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but Mac has wrist control.
Hedgeh throws a strike but Mac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hedgeh being controlled here, momentarily.
Hedgeh wants to stand but Mac is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedgeh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hedgeh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mac.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hedgeh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mac trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedgeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hedgeh looks to land a left hand but Mac moved out of range nicely.
Mac loads up on a big right hand but Hedgeh slips the punch.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hedgeh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Hedgeh instigates a clinch.
Hedgeh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hedgeh gets control of Mac's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hedgeh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hedgeh is looking to stand up but Mac isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac wants to pass the guard but Hedgeh is keeping the position.
Mac prevents Hedgeh from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh keeping moving, preventing Mac from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedgeh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hedgeh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedgeh staying out of range there.
Hedgeh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Mac. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hedgeh's sensitive parts.

Hedgeh moves into the clinch.
Mac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hedgeh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac tries to throw a body punch but Hedgeh avoids it by throwing Mac back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mac fails to land.
Hedgeh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mac.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hedgeh.
A short right from Hedgeh.
Hedgeh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedgeh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hedgeh lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Mac fails to land.
Mac takes a shot to the head.
Hedgeh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mac working aggressively here.
Hedgeh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedgeh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac working aggressively here.
Hedgeh lands a shoulder strike.
Mac pushes Hedgeh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mac blocks an uppercut.
Mac blocks an uppercut.
Hedgeh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Mac lands with a left to the head.
Hedgeh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hedgeh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hedgeh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hedgeh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mac just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mac swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedgeh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac cracks Hedgeh with a nice body shot.
Mac misses with some punches.
Hedgeh prevents a body shot from Mac.
Mac blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hedgeh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedgeh lands with a left to the head.
Oh Mac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac blocks an uppercut.
Mac seems to have got his legs back now.
Mac working aggressively here.
Hedgeh blocking some punches.
Hedgeh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac lands a hook that snaps the head of Hedgeh backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mac fails to land.
Mac misses with some punches.

Hedgeh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mac uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hedgeh is looking to stand up but Mac isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedgeh is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hedgeh wants to stand but Mac is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedgeh blocks a head kick by Mac.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hedgeh.
Nice defenses there by Hedgeh.

Hedgeh closes the distance and pushes Mac back into the cage.
Mac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedgeh.
A short right from Hedgeh.
A nice left hand lands by Hedgeh.
Mac working aggressively here.
Hedgeh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mac working aggressively here.
Mac misses with the head strike.
Hedgeh lands with a left to the head.

Hedgeh pulls Mac into guard.
Hedgeh wants to stand but Mac is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr A Hedgeh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mac connects with the punch.
A jab from Mac misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mac, right into the meat.
Hedgeh throws a monster overhand right that drops Mac! Hedgeh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr A Hedgeh!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 531 p4p, 59 weight class) and Pierre St. Georges (ranked 143 p4p, 13 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby. St. Georges comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
St. Georges

192 cm
35
275 lbs
26 - 12 - 1

193 cm
29
265 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black misses with a hook. St. Georges ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St. Georges! But no joy.
Black has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Black misses.
St. Georges takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Black.

Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
St. Georges trying to control but Black postures up.
Black is taking a breather. St. Georges says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but St. Georges sees it coming and defends easily.

Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black is controlling the pace.
St. Georges trying to control here.
St. Georges is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St. Georges is looking to improve his position.

Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.

Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St. Georges is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
St. Georges looks like he's trying to stand up.
St. Georges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black turns into St. Georges and is now in his guard.
St. Georges controlling the position.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
Black looking to pass the guard.

Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St. Georges managing to control the position.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St. Georges is looking to stand back up but Black counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by St. Georges.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St. Georges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St. Georges avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Black there.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black prevents St. Georges from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black 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.

Black throws a right hand that misses
and St. Georges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
Black scores with a crisp jab that stopped St. Georges in his tracks.
Black lands a jab to the nose.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St. Georges can do to turn this around?
St. Georges lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased.

Black waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract St. Georges. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped St. Georges to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

St. Georges is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
St. Georges is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
St. Georges pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
St. Georges seems to have recovered his senses.
Matt Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St. Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges controlling Black's posture.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
St. Georges is pulling down on Black's head to control his posture.
St. Georges is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
St. Georges controlling Black's posture.
Black is working St. Georges over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Georges holds on and takes a little breather.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St. Georges, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.

Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St. Georges is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
St. Georges is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
St. Georges wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black trying to control the hands but St. Georges won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to break free.
St. Georges is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into St. Georges. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in St. Georges's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black.
St. Georges wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
St. Georges is adopting a defensive guard.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black pushes down on St. Georges's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St. Georges has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

St. Georges thows a left - swing and a miss!
St. Georges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black throws a looping overhand right but St. Georges ducks down to avoid it.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Black dodges the punch combination from St. Georges.
Black moves in looking to clinch but St. Georges pushes him off.
St. Georges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Black lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
St. Georges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as St. Georges walks away with a smile on his face. Black gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
St. Georges misses with a two punch combination.
St. Georges moves out of range as Black strikes.
St. Georges now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
St. Georges takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Black misses the jab.
Black wants to clinch up but St. Georges keeps it at a distance.

Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St. Georges sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

St. Georges pushes Black off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges takes one on the button.
St. Georges bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
St. Georges missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black digs a good body shot into St. Georges's ribs.
Black loads up on a big right hand but St. Georges slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Georges shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
St. Georges throws a counter combo.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matt Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black throws a hook to the side of St. Georges's head but St. Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Georges is looking for the big counter here.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges.
Black throws a good cross that connects.
St. Georges throws a poor cross that misses
and Black counters with a two punch combo.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges lands an uppercut.

Matt Black's cut is getting worse.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierre St. Georges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St. Georges stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Black.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Black!
A relieved looking Matt Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.