Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rucco (ranked 7863 p4p, 218 weight class) and Cedric Perkins (ranked 6760 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rucco
vs
Perkins

192 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Rucco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rucco blocks a jab.
Cedric Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rucco slips a jab from Perkins.
Rucco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rucco slips under a jab.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Perkins manages to avoid it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Perkins has eaten all the pies!
Perkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perkins scores with the left hand. Rucco knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkins feints a jab promting Rucco to slip. Perkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rucco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins clobbers Rucco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rucco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkins lands with a right hand.
Rucco slips under a jab.
Rucco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkins cracks Rucco with an open hand slap.
Perkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perkins throws out a loose jab but Rucco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rucco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perkins.
Perkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rucco under the eye.
Rucco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkins.
Rucco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Perkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rucco defending well as Perkins loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Rucco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkins scores with a hook to the body. Rucco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Perkins.
Rucco blocks a jab.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Perkins manages to avoid it.
Perkins scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rucco.
Perkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rucco in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Perkins finds it's target.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Perkins.
A little feinted left hand from Rucco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkins lands a really nice looking cross but Rucco seems unphased.
Perkins lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Perkins misses.
Rucco is looking to counter punch.
Perkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rucco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Perkins coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rucco on the side of the head.
Perkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perkins looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Perkins manages to avoid it.
Perkins lands a jab to the head.
Rucco tries to move into range but Perkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Perkins works the jab nicely.
Rucco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Perkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rucco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Perkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Perkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkins connects with a jab.
Perkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Perkins manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkins, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Perkins.
Perkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Rucco's head.
Donk. Perkins catches Rucco right on the button with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rucco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Perkins works Rucco's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Perkins.
Rucco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkins throws a good cross that connects.
Perkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rucco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rucco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perkins throws a hook but Rucco blocks it.
Cedric Perkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkins lunges at Rucco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rucco's hand.
Perkins connects with a body shot that sends Rucco's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins tries to bum rush Rucco with a series of wild strikes but Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins works over Rucco's head and body with a nice combination.
Rucco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cedric Perkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rucco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rucco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkins misses with a straight right.
Rucco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Rucco misses the target.
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rucco has time to react.
Perkins 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rucco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rucco slips under a jab.
Perkins scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Perkins.
Rucco walks into a left hand.
Perkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Rucco walks into a stiff left hand from Perkins.
Perkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Rucco gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rucco tries to move into range but Perkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rucco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rucco moves out of range as Perkins strikes.
Rucco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkins misses with a hook.
Rucco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rucco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rucco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Perkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Perkins misses with a looping right.
Perkins throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rucco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkins lands a jab to the head.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins connects with a looping right hand.
Rucco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Perkins.
A shot to the liver by Perkins. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Perkins misses its intended target.
Rucco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Rucco's head.
A shot to the liver by Perkins. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Perkins misses.
Rucco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rucco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rucco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rucco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perkins scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rucco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Perkins swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Rucco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rucco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkins.
Perkins scores with a hook to the body. Rucco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Rucco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkins.
Nice jab there from Perkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins tries to bum rush Rucco with a series of wild strikes but Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Rucco misses the target.
Perkins clobbers Rucco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perkins lands with a right hand.
Perkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rucco.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkins.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
Rucco 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.
Decent striking displayed by Perkins there.
Rucco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rucco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rucco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Perkins.
Perkins throws a good cross that connects.
Perkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rucco on the side of the head.
Perkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frank Rucco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedric Perkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Perkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkins 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 Josh West scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Perkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhard Stiglitz (ranked 24938 p4p, 264 weight class) and Ohhhh Mylanta (ranked 24841 p4p, 258 weight class). Stiglitz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warriors Call by Volbeat. Ohhhh Mylanta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stiglitz
vs
Mylanta

210 cm
18
298 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
269 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Stiglitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ohhhh Mylanta!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiglitz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mylanta throws out a loose jab but Stiglitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiglitz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stiglitz blocks a jab.
Mylanta cracks Stiglitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stiglitz lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Ohhhh Mylanta has been cut.
Mylanta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stiglitz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Stiglitz has closed the distance and engaged Mylanta in a clinch.
Mylanta is looking to break free of the clinch but Stiglitz has double underhooks.
Mylanta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mylanta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mylanta prevents a body shot from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands with a short shot to the head.
Mylanta trying to stall but Stiglitz improves his position.
Stiglitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stiglitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mylanta backwards.
Mylanta has had enough of the clinch but Stiglitz keeps him there for the moment.
Mylanta can't break the clinch.
Mylanta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiglitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That has opened up Ohhhh Mylanta's cut even more.
Stiglitz has Mylanta pressed against the cage, preventing Mylanta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Stiglitz.
Mylanta looks winded!
Mylanta wants to get back to striking at distance but Stiglitz won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz lands a body punch.

Stiglitz drops Mylanta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mylanta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Mylanta is rocked!

The cut above Ohhhh Mylanta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stiglitz pushes Mylanta against the cage. Stiglitz is working some dirty boxing. Stiglitz pushes off with a quick right hook! Mylanta goes down! Mylanta tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stiglitz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Stiglitz!
Reinhard Stiglitz 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
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TB Twelve (ranked 7061 p4p, 227 weight class) and Back In The Day I Was A God (ranked 24861 p4p, 245 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Twelve
vs
In The Day I Was A God

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TB Twelve !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Back In The Day I Was A God!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Was A God misses with a wild body shot.
Twelve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Twelve rushes I Was A God and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Twelve jumps guard and drags I Was A God to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
I Was A God wants to stand but Twelve is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Was A God postures up.
Twelve will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

I Was A God avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

I Was A God drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Twelve dives on top into guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twelve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

I Was A God escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Twelve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

I Was A God working for a triangle but Twelve defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twelve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

I Was A God looking for a guillotine here but Twelve defends easily.
Twelve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Twelve gets to his feet. I Was A God looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Twelve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with I Was A God, pushing him back against the cage.
Twelve has I Was A God pressed against the cage, preventing I Was A God from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Twelve pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Was A God won't allow Twelve to sweep him here.
I Was A God wants to control from the top but Twelve keeps moving.

I Was A God drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and I Was A God jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

I Was A God drops back, looking for a kneebar! Twelve looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Twelve looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Twelve !

I Was A God is looking for a sweep.
Twelve tries to stand but I Was A God is controlling his head.

Twelve is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, I Was A God has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Was A God tries to bench press Twelve off him but Twelve keeps the position.
Twelve working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Was A God is trying to improve his position.
Twelve tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

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.
I Was A God manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

I Was A God is looking for a kimura here.
I Was A God tries to stand and escape but Twelve is controlling the position.

I Was A God is looking for a kimura here.

Twelve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twelve moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Twelve ducks under a wild hook from I Was A God.
Twelve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Twelve shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has I Was A God pinned against the cage. I Was A God gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Twelve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Was A God can do to turn this around?
Twelve shoots for a takedown but I Was A God saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
I Was A God throws a lazy right hand but Twelve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
I Was A God throws a jab when Twelve was well out of range.

Twelve changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. I Was A God looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
I Was A God manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
I Was A God wants to pass the guard but Twelve is defending well.
Twelve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

I Was A God is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Twelve is just riding it out for now. I Was A God eventually gives up the hold.

I Was A God wants to work for an arm triangle but Twelve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

I Was A God maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Twelve could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but I Was A God has cracked it and Twelve is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by I Was A God!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Back In The Day I Was A God!
A very excited looking Back In The Day I Was A God made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 6831 p4p, 199 weight class) and Full Time Panda (ranked 6856 p4p, 222 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hanma
vs
Time Panda

185 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Full Time Panda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Panda drives through with a takedown into Hanma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.
Panda won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.

Hanma working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Panda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hanma is looking for a triangle here but Panda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panda taking a breather here.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Panda working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Panda landing a few strikes.
Hanma manages to get back to half guard.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda is nestled in close to Hanma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanma is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
Hanma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Panda controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Panda manages to pass to mount!
Panda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panda in particular looking to stall.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
Panda working Hanma over with strikes.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Hanma's head.
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Panda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is nestled in close to Hanma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard.
Panda lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hanma! More strikes land and this one is all over! Panda jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Educator In Training (ranked 4960 p4p, 469 weight class) and Dmx Blood For Blood (ranked 4230 p4p, 416 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

In Training
vs
Blood For Blood

188 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 Hilo, Educator In Training!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmx Blood For Blood!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood For Blood connects with a jab.

In Training has closed the distance and engaged Blood For Blood in a clinch.
In Training working aggressively here.
Blood For Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by In Training.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Training.
In Training is trying to pull guard but Blood For Blood has him pressed against the cage.
Blood For Blood pushes In Training back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blood For Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from In Training on the inside.
Blood For Blood lands a shot to the body.
Blood For Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
In Training throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood For Blood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by In Training.
Blood For Blood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
In Training misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood works on In Training's body with a couple of short punches.
In Training tries to stall but Blood For Blood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Blood For Blood.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood gets through In Training's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as In Training controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from In Training.
Blood For Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood cracks In Training with a nice body shot.
In Training misses with some punches.
In Training working aggressively here.
In Training blocks an uppercut.
Blood For Blood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood For Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood For Blood has a couple of punches blocked by In Training.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood For Blood.
In Training misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
Blood For Blood lands with a right to the head.
In Training fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blood For Blood pushes In Training back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by In Training.
In Training scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood For Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood For Blood has a couple of punches blocked by In Training.
In Training lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood For Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but In Training uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood For Blood lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by In Training.
In Training lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood For Blood backwards.
Blood For Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood lands a right hand.
In Training swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood For Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood For Blood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
In Training scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood For Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Blood For Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
In Training misses with the head strike.
Blood For Blood lands with a left to the head.
Blood For Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of In Training backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Training pushes Blood For Blood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
In Training blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood For Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt In Training or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Training.
In Training misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
In Training misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from In Training.
In Training lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood For Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood lands with a right to the head.
Blood For Blood gets through In Training's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blood For Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
In Training scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Blood For Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood For Blood working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Blood For Blood.
In Training working aggressively here.
In Training tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
In Training misses with some punches.
Blood For Blood misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood misses with some punches.
In Training lands with a right to the head.
Blood For Blood lands a left hand that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
Blood For Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by In Training.
Blood For Blood digs a right hand underneath In Training's ribcage. In Training let out a lung full of air as it connected.
In Training tries to land knees in the clinch but Blood For Blood avoids the damage to the body.
Blood For Blood misses with the head strike.
In Training is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
In Training blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
In Training is trying to maintain a safe position but Blood For Blood gets an underhook and turns In Training into the cage.
In Training blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Blood For Blood fails to land.
In Training fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmx Blood For Blood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Blood For Blood connects with a good right hand that stumbles In Training. In Training circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Blood For Blood has In Training up against the cage in a clinch.
Blood For Blood misses with some punches.
Blood For Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood For Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
Blood For Blood throws a head punch that misses.
In Training is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blood For Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as In Training controls his hands.
Blood For Blood misses with the head strike.
In Training has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blood For Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood tries to throw a body punch but In Training avoids it by throwing Blood For Blood back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood For Blood.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
Blood For Blood can't find room to land a body shot as In Training controls the action.
Blood For Blood blocking some punches.
In Training misses with some punches.
Blood For Blood misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood For Blood.
In Training misses with the head strike.
Blood For Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
In Training lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blood For Blood backwards.
Blood For Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
In Training is trying to break the clinch but Blood For Blood is controlling him.
In Training throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood For Blood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of In Trainings head.
In Training is stalling here.
In Training is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood For Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
In Training tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
In Training fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blood For Blood has a couple of punches blocked by In Training.
In Training tries to stall but Blood For Blood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blood For Blood lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Blood For Blood fails to land.
Blood For Blood can't find room to land a body shot as In Training controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by In Training.
Blood For Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood For Blood pushes In Training back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
Blood For Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by In Training.

In Training decides to pull guard.
In Training is pulling down on Blood For Blood's head. It's preventing any offense from Blood For Blood, at least for the moment.
In Training's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood For Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but In Training is retaining full guard.
In Training wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blood For Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In Training has control of Blood For Blood's left arm, preventing Blood For Blood from doing any damage.
Blood For Blood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blood For Blood wants to control from the top but In Training keeps moving.
In Training is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

In Training stands up and beckons Blood For Blood to join him on the feet.
In Training throws a hook to the side of Blood For Blood's head but Blood For Blood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood For Blood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Blood For Blood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blood For Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blood For Blood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
A hook to the body from Blood For Blood.
In Training misses with some punches.
In Training taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood For Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood For Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood For Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood For Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
Blood For Blood misses with some punches.
In Training tries to land knees in the clinch but Blood For Blood avoids the damage to the body.
Blood For Blood can't find room to land a body shot as In Training controls the action.
In Training scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmx Blood For Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

In Training takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Blood For Blood. That snapped In Training's head back.

In Training has closed the distance and engaged Blood For Blood in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood For Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blood For Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Dmx Blood For Blood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
In Training has a couple of punches blocked by Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
In Training swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood For Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood For Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
In Training misses with a punch to the body.
Blood For Blood lands a shoulder strike.
In Training is stalling here.
Blood For Blood throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood For Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
In Training working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
In Training lands with a short head shot on the inside.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blood For Blood fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Blood For Blood fails to land.
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
In Training swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood For Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blood For Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
In Training tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blood For Blood avoids it.
In Training working aggressively here.
Blood For Blood lands a right hand that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
In Training blocking some punches.
Blood For Blood pushes In Training back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood For Blood.
In Training blocks an uppercut.
Dmx Blood For Blood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, In Training creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood For Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
In Training working aggressively here.
In Training tries to pull guard but Blood For Blood holds him up against the cage and eventually In Training drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood For Blood.
Nice body punch from Blood For Blood - that landed with a thud.
In Training misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood For Blood takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
Good body shot from Blood For Blood.
In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood For Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood For Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
In Training has a couple of punches blocked by Blood For Blood.
In Training throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood For Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
In Training throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood For Blood.
Blood For Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood For Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
In Training swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood For Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood For Blood letting In Training take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
In Training misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood For Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Educator In Training has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blood For Blood blocking some punches.

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 Educator In Training.
I think Blood For Blood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmx Blood For Blood!
Dmx Blood For Blood 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
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Kowalski (ranked 4381 p4p, 521 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 3633 p4p, 455 weight class). Kowalski comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Fucking Hostile. Todd Packer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kowalski
vs
Packer

177 cm
35
219 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

177 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Kowalski moved out of range.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Packer sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Packer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick

so Packer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Packer isn't so interested in that idea.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packer works over Kowalski with some ground and pound from guard.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
Packer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Packer pushes Kowalski away with a front kick.
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalski checks it well.
Kowalski is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Packer.
Packer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kowalski if he has to take too many more of those.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Packer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Packer sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Packer throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Packer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Packer thumps Kowalski with a low kick.
Packer staying out of range there.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kowalski.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Kowalski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalski swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Packer lands with an overhand left.
Packer looks to land a body kick but Kowalski moved away.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski throws a hook but Packer blocks it.

Kowalski clinches.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Packer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Packer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.

Kowalski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Packer uses from the top position.
Packer wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Kowalski wants to stand but Packer is controlling the position.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kowalski holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kowalski looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Packer lands a jab.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kowalski darts in and clinches Packer up against the cage.
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Packer gets through Kowalski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kowalski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Packer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Packer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Packer lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski.
A short left from Packer.
Packer lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Brutus Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Packer misses with a body punch.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
Kowalski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Packer cracks the inside of Kowalski's front leg.
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kowalski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalski is trying to break free.

Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kowalski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalski blocks the leg kick.
Kowalski tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer fakes the leg kick and cracks Kowalski in the body.
A big right from Kowalski misses.
Packer misses with a hook
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer scores with a jab. Kowalski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Packer moves out of range.
Packer shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kowalski feints and as Packer raises his hands in defense, Kowalski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Packer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kowalski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Kowalski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Packer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis head.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Kowalski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kowalski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!

Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.

Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Packer misses with a looping left.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Packer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Packer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kowalski. Kowalski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Brutus Kowalski has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski misses with a head kick.
Packer cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Packer pushes Kowalski off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brutus Kowalski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Packer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one.
Kowalski throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski throws a hook but Packer blocks it.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.
Packer feints a counter leg kick.
Packer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kowalski's hands.
Packer lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Packer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kowalski throws a big shot that misses.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Packer in a clinch.
Packer missing with knees to the body.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packer slips a jab from Kowalski.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Packer cracks the inside of Kowalski's front leg.
Kowalski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kowalski blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
Kowalski slips a jab from Packer.
Packer tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Packer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalski checks it well.
Packer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer misses with the body kick
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Packer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Packer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalski will feel that in the morning.
Packer misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Kowalski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
Packer shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slow jab from Packer misses its intended target.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Packer throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Kowalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brutus Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer lands a nice hook to Kowalski's body. Kowalski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Packer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowalski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Kowalski throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer stuns Kowalski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Kowalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Packer.
I've got Packer 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Jah (ranked 1640 p4p, 254 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 2495 p4p, 351 weight class). Jah's entrance music is Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chlapik's choice of entrance music: PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jah
vs
Chlapik

196 cm
36
214 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

196 cm
28
192 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Woodshins' Ship
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soul Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chlapik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chlapik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jah cracks a nice hook into Chlapik's ribs.
Chlapik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chlapik is looking to clinch but Jah is avoiding it.
Jah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jah lands a leg kick that knocks Chlapik off balance momentarily.
Chlapik misses with a straight right.
Jah throws a head kick but Chlapik moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jah misses.
Chlapik scores with the left hand. Jah knows he should have avoided that one.
Jah looks to land a combination but Chlapik avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlapik is looking for the big counter here.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chlapik counters with a body kick.
Jah throws a head kick but Chlapik moves out of range.
Jah keeps Chlapik at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlapik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chlapik.
A swing and a miss from Jah.
Jah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Jah moves into the clinch.

Chlapik breaks the clinch.
Chlapik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chlapik! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jah.
Jah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chlapik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jah throws a head kick that misses
and Chlapik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jah. That's going to slow Chlapik down.
A head kick misses from Jah.
Jah connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jah!
Jah lands a nice shot that snaps Chlapik's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chlapik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Chlapik. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chlapik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good shot there by Chlapik.
Jah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chlapik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jah misses with a hook to the body
letting Chlapik counter with a right hand.
Jah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chlapik wants to counter the offense by Jah and move into the clinch position.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily.
Chlapik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jah has time to react.
Chlapik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jah. That did some damage!
Chlapik throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chlapik misses with a hook
and Jah counters with a good, hard body kick but Chlapik shrugs it off.
Chlapik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jah. That one must have hurt.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Jah with a series of wild strikes but Jah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chlapik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jah scrambles back to his feet.
Chlapik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jah throws a push kick but Chlapik slaps the foot to one side.
Jah moves away from the strike by Chlapik.
Jah moves away from the strike by Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a jab but it's blocked by Jah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlapik. Jah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Chlapik. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Jah.
Chlapik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Chlapik as he connects with a hook.
Chlapik lands with a hook. Jah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jah swings for the body but Chlapik moves out of range.
Jah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jah throws a series of punches but Chlapik avoids them all with ease.
Jah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chlapik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jah scrambles back to his feet.
Jah avoids the body shot from Chlapik.
Jah looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chlapik throws an off balance right hand
and Jah counters with a series of strikes. Chlapik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chlapik takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jah, as that shot connected.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik blocks a low kick nicely.
Jah fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chlapik throws a lazy head kick
and Jah counters with a head kick.
Jah pushes Chlapik away with a front kick.
Chlapik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jah on the side of the head.
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 Soul Jah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chlapik throws a low kick, looking for Jah's leg but Jah calmly moves out of range.
Jah is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chlapik.
Chlapik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jah.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik misses with a wild combination.
Jah tried to counter with a leg kick but Chlapik avoided it.
Chlapik throws a body punch but Jah moves out of range.
And Jah counters with a quick kick to the body but Chlapik blocks it.
Jah moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlapik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jah.
Jah scores with a nice strike.
Chlapik connects with a crisp jab.
Chlapik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jah throwing a counter right hand but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah checks a low kick from Chlapik.
Jah keeps Chlapik at a distance using the push kick.

Jah darts in and clinches Chlapik up against the cage.
Chlapik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chlapik wants to get back to striking at distance but Jah won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik being controlled against the cage.

Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Jah scores with a four punch combination!
Chlapik throws a leg kick but Jah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chlapik scores with a shot to the body.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jah missing with a left hand there. Chlapik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jah is looking to score with low kicks.
Chlapik blocks the body kick.
Jah circles away from the clinch attempt.

Chlapik clinches.

Jah breaks from the clinch.
Jah misses with a hook
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jah. That's going to slow Chlapik down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jah tried to score with a low kick but Chlapik checks it.
Chlapik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jah throws a sloppy head kick and Chlapik moves out of range easily.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chlapik as he connects with a hook.
Jah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chlapik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chlapik lunges at Jah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jah's hand.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.

Jah gets tackled into the cage by Chlapik. Chlapik maintains the clinch.
Chlapik stalling against the cage.
Jah keeps control of Chlapik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah gets through Chlapik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chlapik misses the shot to the body.
Chlapik throws a combination that misses
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that Jah avoids nicely.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik misses with a body shot.
Chlapik cracks Jah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chlapik tries to clinch but Jah is having none of it.
Jah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chlapik throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chlapik loads up on a big right hand but Jah slips the punch.
Jah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chlapik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah throws a front kick aimed at Chlapik's knee but Chlapik avoids it well.
Chlapik takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Jah misses with a wild body shot.
Jah keeps the fight on the outside.
Chlapik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chlapik has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jah.
Jah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chlapik has time to react.
Nice body kick from Jah.
Chlapik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chlapik.
Chlapik swats away the attempt to clinch by Jah.

Jah closes the distance and clinches.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chlapik avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jakub Chlapik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jah wants to land a leg kick but Chlapik is out of range.
Chlapik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jah. Jah obviously looking to wear him down.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Jah.
Chlapik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Jah has Chlapik up against the cage in a clinch.
Jah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Jah - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Jah.
Chlapik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chlapik throws a nice looking combination but Jah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah looks to land a body kick but Chlapik moved away.
Some wild striking there from Chlapik.
Jah throws the kick towards the body but Chlapik avoids it.
Chlapik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik scoring well with a low kick there.
Chlapik 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.
Jah blocks the body kick.
Chlapik throws a front kick aimed at Jah's knee but Jah avoids it well.
Jah tried to counter with a leg kick but Chlapik avoided it.
Chlapik misses with a low kick.
Jah is looking to slow Chlapik down with leg kicks.
Jah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chlapik looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Jah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Chlapik misses with a hook
and Jah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chlapik throws a wild body kick that Jah sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Chlapik. Beautiful body shot.
Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlapik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chlapik, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jah misses with a knee strike.
Chlapik tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
Chlapik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chlapik avoids it.

Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jah scores with a jab to the head.
Chlapik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Jah throws a body kick that misses.
Jah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jah thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlapik moves away.
Chlapik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chlapik slips a jab and a cross from Jah.
Jah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Jah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jah keeps Chlapik at a distance using the push kick.
Chlapik lunges at Jah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jah's hand.
Jah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chlapik.
Jah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chlapik's head backwards.
Jah throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Jah tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that Jah avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chlapik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jah will feel that in the morning.

Chlapik clinches up with Jah and pushes him back against the cage.
Chlapik blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jah.
Jah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chlapik moves out of range of the body kick.
Chlapik takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Chlapik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jah blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Chlapik misses its intended target.
Chlapik throws a combination that misses
and Jah counters with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jah.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jakub Chlapik.
I think Chlapik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
A relieved looking Jakub Chlapik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Soul Jah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ruth (ranked 888 p4p, 132 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 593 p4p, 95 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ruth
vs
Farfy Iii

178 cm
28
195 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

187 cm
39
210 lbs
27 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Woodshins' Ship
Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Ruth misses.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Farfy Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Ruth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farfy Iii.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Farfy Iii manages to avoid it.
Farfy Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Farfy Iii enables Ruth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Farfy Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Farfy Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.

Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Farfy Iii defends easily.

Ruth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farfy Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Farfy Iii from controlling successfully.
Farfy Iii distracts Ruth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself.
Farfy Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farfy Iii is aware though and is defending well.
Farfy Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farfy Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Farfy Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farfy Iii controls the pace.

Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Farfy Iii defends easily.
Farfy Iii pushing down on Ruth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. Farfy Iii connects with a nice short shot to Ruth's temple.

Ruth is defending against the submission attempts here by Farfy Iii.
Ruth gets full guard.

Ruth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farfy Iii defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farfy Iii preventing the sweep.

Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farfy Iii defends it easily.
Ruth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Farfy Iii from controlling successfully.

Ruth has his foot on Farfy Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farfy Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Farfy Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farfy Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Farfy Iii throws an elbow but Ruth slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farfy Iii off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii wants to control his opponent's hands but Ruth gets his hands free.
Farfy Iii is taking damage to the body and head.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position but Ruth manages to sink in the hooks.
Ruth has Farfy Iii flattened out and is raining down punches.
Farfy Iii is trying to break free.
Farfy Iii keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruth is not going to allow Farfy Iii to sit and survive in this position.
Ruth lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruth lands a shot to the body.
Ruth softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ruth is hanging on to Farfy Iii's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Farfy Iii is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth scores with punches from the back.

Farfy Iii is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth punishes Farfy Iii with strikes from the back mount.
Farfy Iii trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ruth throwing damaging strikes from the back! Farfy Iii could be in trouble here!
Farfy Iii is still in real trouble! Can Ruth finish him?

Ruth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farfy Iii trying to control but not successfully.
Farfy Iii is covering up but some of the strikes from Ruth are getting through and doing damage.

Ruth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Farfy Iii trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Farfy Iii right now.
Farfy Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruth loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Farfy Iii hold on?
Farfy Iii is holding onto Ruth's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.

Ruth has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Farfy Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Farfy Iii tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Farfy Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruth under the eye.
A jab from Farfy Iii finds it's way through Ruth's defenses.
Ruth lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farfy Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farfy Iii lands a body shot.
Farfy Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farfy Iii doesn't seem bothered though.

Farfy Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farfy Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth tries to throw a body punch but Farfy Iii avoids it by throwing Ruth back against the cage.
Ruth scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Ruth has picked Farfy Iii up - he's going for a ride! Ruth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth working the head and body with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruth here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farfy Iii is trying to control but can't.
Ruth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farfy Iii can do to turn this around?
Farfy Iii wants to control but Ruth is having none of it.

Ruth has control of Farfy Iii's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Farfy Iii regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Farfy Iii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Farfy Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruth prevents Farfy Iii from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii moves into full guard.
Farfy Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.

Ruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruth is pulling down on Farfy Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Farfy Iii, at least for the moment.
Ruth 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.
Farfy Iii throwing strikes from guard but Ruth blocks nicely.
Ruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farfy Iii wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farfy Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ruth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farfy Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farfy Iii wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
Farfy Iii trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Ruth.
Ruth working a defensive guard here.
Farfy Iii throws a strike but Ruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Farfy Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruth trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Farfy Iii working a defensive guard but Ruth passes into half guard.
Farfy Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farfy Iii works his way to full guard. Good work.

Farfy Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth works over Farfy Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruth is working Farfy Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farfy Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Farfy Iii, not yet.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farfy Iii. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Farfy Iii. That snapped Ruth's head back.
Farfy Iii misses the shot to the body.
Ruth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farfy Iii's hands.
Farfy Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farfy Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Farfy Iii.
Ruth tries to clinch but Farfy Iii moves out of range.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruth. That snapped Farfy Iii's head back.
Farfy Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruth's head backwards.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Farfy Iii slips a jab and a cross from Ruth.
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!
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Farfy Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Ruth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii connects with a right hand. Ruth shakes it off.
Ruth lands a nice hook to Farfy Iii's body. Farfy Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farfy Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Farfy Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farfy Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Farfy Iii misses with the combination.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth wants to clinch.
Johan Farfy Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Farfy Iii moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Farfy Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Farfy Iii moved out of range nicely.
Farfy Iii defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Farfy Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farfy Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruth slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Farfy Iii as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Ruth.
Farfy Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfy Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Farfy Iii throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farfy Iii.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfy Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruth scores with a nice right hand.
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farfy Iii! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Farfy Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth slips a jab from Farfy Iii.
A jab from Ruth does it's job there.
Farfy Iii throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Farfy Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruth defending well as Farfy Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Farfy Iii swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Farfy Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Farfy Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Ruth closes the distance and pushes Farfy Iii back into the cage.
Farfy Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ruth manages to break the clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farfy Iii works Ruth's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth lands with a nice combination. Farfy Iii backs away looking to recover.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch up but Ruth keeps it at a distance.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Farfy Iii throws a hook but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfy Iii is just out of range.
Farfy Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Ruth catches Farfy Iii right on the button with a cross.
Farfy Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Farfy Iii looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely.
Ruth lands a really nice looking cross but Farfy Iii seems unphased.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Farfy Iii.
Good exchange - Farfy Iii coming out on top.
Ruth staying out of range there.

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 John Ruth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruth, 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 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Ruth waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Johan Farfy Iii spoke after the fight, saying 'Cocaine .. Helluva drug !'.