SyFi 125 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 4504 p4p, 418 weight class) and Awesome Dick (ranked 4306 p4p, 404 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

RestInPiece
vs
Dick

200 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Awesome Dick!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RestInPiece swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RestInPiece takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Awesome Dick has been cut.

RestInPiece drives through and clinches with Dick against the cage.

RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

RestInPiece drives through and clinches with Dick against the cage.
Dick wants to get back to striking at distance but RestInPiece won't allow it.
RestInPiece makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

RestInPiece manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by RestInPiece.
Dick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dick looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by RestInPiece.
RestInPiece lands a brutal head kick. Dick looks out on his feet and RestInPiece throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Machiavelli RestInPiece!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Phaneuf (ranked 3381 p4p, 331 weight class) and Rivo Riitta (ranked 2287 p4p, 238 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Luc Phaneuf
vs
Riitta

191 cm
28
219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

191 cm
28
273 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Phaneuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rivo Riitta!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phaneuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Phaneuf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phaneuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Riitta controls his hands.
Phaneuf cracks Riitta with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phaneuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riitta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phaneuf prevents it.
Phaneuf tries a body shot but Riitta blocks it.

Riitta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phaneuf throws a lazy uppercut
and Riitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf connects with a body shot.
Phaneuf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riitta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phaneuf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riitta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phaneuf missing with a left hand there. Riitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Riitta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phaneuf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phaneuf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riitta momentarily.
Phaneuf misses with a body shot.
Riitta avoids the body shot from Phaneuf.
Riitta misses with a straight right.
Phaneuf tries to counter by clinching up but Riitta breaks away and moves out of range.

Phaneuf pushes Riitta up against the cage in a clinch.
Riitta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phaneuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riitta wants to get back to striking at distance but Phaneuf won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf misses with a punch to the body.
Phaneuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phaneuf tries a body shot but Riitta blocks it.
Phaneuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phaneuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Riitta.
Phaneuf has a couple of punches blocked by Riitta.
Phaneuf misses with the head strike.
Phaneuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Phaneuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phaneuf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf tries a body shot but Riitta blocks it.
Phaneuf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf lands a body shot.
Phaneuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phaneuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phaneuf scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riitta lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Phaneuf fails to land.
Phaneuf digs a right hand underneath Riitta's ribcage. Riitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riitta looks winded!
Phaneuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phaneuf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phaneuf lands a left hand.
Phaneuf lands a body punch.
Phaneuf misses with a punch to the body.
Phaneuf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phaneuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riitta.
Phaneuf has a couple of punches blocked by Riitta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phaneuf lands a right hand.
Phaneuf digs a right hand underneath Riitta's ribcage. Riitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phaneuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Riitta controls his hands.
Phaneuf lands with a right to the head.
Phaneuf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phaneuf misses with a body punch.
Phaneuf tries to throw a body punch but Riitta avoids it by throwing Phaneuf back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phaneuf.
Riitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phaneuf pushes Riitta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Riitta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phaneuf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riitta's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Phaneuf 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.

Phaneuf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phaneuf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riitta's efforts to push away.
Phaneuf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riitta can do to turn this around?
Phaneuf has a couple of punches blocked by Riitta.
Phaneuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Riitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Luc Phaneuf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riitta prevents a body shot from Phaneuf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phaneuf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riitta prevents a body shot from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riitta is breathing heavily.
Phaneuf stops a takedown attempt from Riitta.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Phaneuf on the inside.
Phaneuf works on Riitta's body with a couple of short punches.
Phaneuf misses with a punch to the body.
Phaneuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phaneuf lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phaneuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riitta's elbow.
Phaneuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riitta or not.
Phaneuf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riitta.
Riitta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phaneuf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Riitta can turn it around.
Phaneuf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phaneuf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phaneuf fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Phaneuf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Phaneuf.
Riitta prevents a body shot from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phaneuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phaneuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phaneuf.

Riitta is rocked!
Phaneuf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phaneuf lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Phaneuf as the two fighters clinch.
Phaneuf pushes Riitta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phaneuf gets through Riitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Phaneuf finish him?

Phaneuf drops Riitta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riitta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phaneuf unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Riitta! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Phaneuf is unloading with more strikes now! Riitta drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Phaneuf!
Jean Luc Phaneuf got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosario Fusco (ranked 2277 p4p, 236 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 2132 p4p, 224 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fusco
vs
Kraag

205 cm
21
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rosario Fusco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fusco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kraag misses with a hook to the body
and Fusco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fusco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Kraag defending well as Fusco loads up on a big left hand.
Kraag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fusco.
Fusco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fusco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fusco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kraag walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fusco swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rosario Fusco!
Our winner, Rosario Fusco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Lazzyie (ranked 2196 p4p, 231 weight class) and Zaurbek Akhmedov (ranked 1951 p4p, 208 weight class). Akhmedov has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lazzyie
vs
Akhmedov

180 cm
22
240 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

190 cm
28
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfie Lazzyie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaurbek Akhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzyie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lazzyie misses with a takedown attempt - Akhmedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akhmedov stuns Lazzyie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhmedov connects with a single shot there.
Lazzyie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhmedov scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmedov connects with a jab.
Akhmedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akhmedov connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzyie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lazzyie shoots in but Akhmedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lazzyie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Akhmedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhmedov scores with a jab.
Akhmedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Alfie Lazzyie has been cut.
Akhmedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lazzyie.

Lazzyie is rocked!
Akhmedov drops Lazzyie with a huge uppercut! Lazzyie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Akhmedov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Akhmedov!
An out of breath Zaurbek Akhmedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore Ii (ranked 1245 p4p, 142 weight class) and Drew Carvalho (ranked 2645 p4p, 270 weight class). Carvalho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wrecked-by PARKWAY DRIVE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

IsMore Ii
vs
Carvalho

180 cm
22
260 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

198 cm
29
275 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho throws a lazy head kick
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Carvalho is predictable there

and IsMore Ii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). More IsMore Ii!
A less than humble More IsMore Ii misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Drew Carvalho had this to say: '......fluke.fucking fluke.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Smashterov (ranked 1658 p4p, 88 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 1037 p4p, 55 weight class). Smashterov comes to the cage accompanied by Rock you like a hurricane-by THE SCORPIONS. Nikil Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dark Horse - Andrew Baena kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kenrick Nikil Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Smashterov
vs
Nikil Jr

199 cm
28
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

195 cm
22
295 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zangief Smashterov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil Jr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smashterov throws a lazy uppercut

and Nikil Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Smashterov fights it but they end up in guard.
Nikil Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikil Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Smashterov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Smashterov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikil Jr on the ground.
Smashterov wants to stand up but Nikil Jr is controlling him.
Smashterov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smashterov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikil Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Smashterov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nikil Jr dives into side control.
Nikil Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Zangief Smashterov's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smashterov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nikil Jr connects with a decent elbow.

Zangief Smashterov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zangief Smashterov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenrick Nikil Jr!
A less than humble Kenrick Nikil Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Zangief Smashterov had this to say: 'Bwahahaha I will see you again unfortunately for you.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manu Mikkonen (ranked 1315 p4p, 151 weight class) and Drederick Tatum (ranked 1341 p4p, 152 weight class). Mikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Collide. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mikkonen
vs
Tatum

195 cm
21
242 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

196 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manu Mikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Mikkonen moved out of range nicely.
Tatum throws a body punch but Mikkonen moves out of range.
Mikkonen tries to land a leg kick but Tatum saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mikkonen misses with a body punch
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Tatum stuns Mikkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikkonen manages to avoid it.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Mikkonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Mikkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Mikkonen slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum cracks Mikkonen with an open hand slap.
Tatum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mikkonen's hands.
Mikkonen throws a big shot that misses.
Mikkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum scores with a sloppy right hand. Mikkonen should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Mikkonen.
Tatum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mikkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.

Mikkonen is rocked!
Tatum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Mikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikkonen is breathing heavily.
Mikkonen is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tatum just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Mikkonen has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drederick Tatum!
A less than humble Drederick Tatum misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Manu Mikkonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the Fuck was that shit!?! I'm coming back and I will destroy all! Get that fucking mic out of my face!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Popov (ranked 616 p4p, 37 weight class) and Ole Anderson (ranked 1123 p4p, 60 weight class). Anderson has chosen HEADED SOUTH -by DOWN as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Popov
vs
Anderson

200 cm
29
290 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

194 cm
28
295 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxim Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ole Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Popov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Popov!

Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Popov pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
My spies in NHB ACADEMY inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popov keeps working.

Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popov tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
Popov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson wants to control but Popov is keeping him busy.
Popov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson trying to control the action but Popov is working from the bottom.
Popov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popov has escaped the position, nice work there.

Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popov keeps working.

Anderson swings around for an armbar but Popov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anderson's guard.
Popov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Popov throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Popov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Popov throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.

Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Popov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popov.
Popov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doherty's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Popov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole Anderson 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.

Popov moves into the clinch.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is trying to push Popov away but Popov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Popov lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Popov.
Popov lands a shot to the body.
Popov lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Popov.
Popov lands a shot to the body.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Popov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popov lands a body punch.
Popov digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popov works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Popov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Popov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Popov scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Anderson is rocked!
Popov lands a big right hand that drops Anderson! The killer instinct kicks in and Popov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Popov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Popov!
After winning the bout, Maxim Popov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ole Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Im.....speechless.....hats off to My opponent he caught me but I will be back no doubt.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 156 p4p, 22 weight class) and Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 248 p4p, 38 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Paa
vs
Rees Mogg

180 cm
21
190 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
192 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Blue Moon
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Paa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rees Mogg.
Paa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paa swings for the body but Rees Mogg moves out of range.
Good shot there by Paa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paa!
Rees Mogg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut.
Rees Mogg slips a jab from Paa.
Rees Mogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa scores with a hook to the body. Rees Mogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rees Mogg moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rees Mogg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Paa cracks Rees Mogg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rees Mogg throws a lazy right hand but Paa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Rees Mogg. That snapped Paa's head back.
Rees Mogg with a jab.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Rees Mogg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Rees Mogg swings widly with a right hand
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Paa misses with a body punch
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rees Mogg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rees Mogg throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Paa moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Paa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rees Mogg.
Paa misses with a body kick.
Paa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rees Mogg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paa lands with a nice body punch.
Paa looks to land a right hand but Rees Mogg moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rees Mogg misses.
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!
Paa connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rees Mogg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg scores with a nice head shot.
Paa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rees Mogg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paa takes a swing at Rees Mogg's ribcage but misses.
Paa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rees Mogg misses with a looping right.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Paa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rees Mogg slips under a jab.

Rees Mogg rushes Paa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa is leaning against Rees Mogg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rees Mogg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rees Mogg blocks a body shot from Paa.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rees Mogg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Rees Mogg lands an elbow inside.
Rees Mogg pushes Paa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rees Mogg controls his hands.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg is working Paa over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rees Mogg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rees Mogg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Paa as the two fighters clinch.
Paa lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rees Mogg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paa.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Paa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rees Mogg loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
Paa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paa cracks Rees Mogg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rees Mogg.
Paa is looking to clinch.
Rees Mogg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Paa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Paa has managed to clinch.
Rees Mogg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rees Mogg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rees Mogg can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg tries to break free but Paa pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Rees Mogg lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa wants to stall.
Jacob Rees Mogg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rees Mogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Rees Mogg avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
Good body shot from Paa.
A right hook to the body lands for Rees Mogg.
Paa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rees Mogg throws an elbow but misses.
Paa blocks an elbow strike from Rees Mogg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
A short uppercut from Rees Mogg.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rees Mogg lands an elbow inside.
Rees Mogg tries to break the clinch but Paa is controlling the position.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Rees Mogg avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rees Mogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa stalls.
Rees Mogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rees Mogg.
Paa has Rees Mogg pressed against the cage, preventing Rees Mogg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paa works on Rees Mogg's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Rees Mogg.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Rees Mogg controls the action.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rees Mogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Rees Mogg can't break the clinch.
Paa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa lands with a short shot to the head.
Paa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rees Mogg is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rees Mogg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rees Mogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rees Mogg blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Rees Mogg lands with a left to the head.
Paa has Rees Mogg pressed against the cage.

Rees Mogg breaks from the clinch.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rees Mogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rees Mogg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rees Mogg in his tracks.
Paa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rees Mogg throws out a loose jab but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second 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.

Rees Mogg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Rees Mogg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rees Mogg throws a jab but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa cracks Rees Mogg with a good jab.
Rees Mogg slips under a jab from Paa.
Paa throws a nice looking combination but Rees Mogg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rees Mogg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rees Mogg to score with a decent uppercut.
Rees Mogg ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Paa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
Paa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rees Mogg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Rees Mogg.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rees Mogg.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rees Mogg.
Paa with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Rees Mogg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees Mogg blocks a jab.
Paa moves out of range as Rees Mogg strikes.
Paa throws a hook but Rees Mogg avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg throws a right hand that misses
and Paa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rees Mogg lands a jab to Paa's midsection.
Paa slips under a jab from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg throws a poor cross that misses
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rees Mogg moves away.
A little jabbing left from Rees Mogg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rees Mogg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg ducks under a wild hook from Paa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paa scores with a hook.
Rees Mogg 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.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Paa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rees Mogg throws a lazy uppercut

and Paa counters by moving into the clinch.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rees Mogg controls his hands.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rees Mogg.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Paa tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
A right hand to the body from Paa.
Rees Mogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Rees Mogg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rees Mogg blocking some punches.
Rees Mogg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa just leaning against Rees Mogg, taking a breather.
Rees Mogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Rees Mogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rees Mogg tries to break the clinch but Paa is controlling the position.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Rees Mogg avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
Rees Mogg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa presses Rees Mogg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it.
Nice elbow from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg being controlled against the cage.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rees Mogg throws an off balance right hand
letting Paa counter with a right hand.
Paa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Paa moves into the clinch successfully.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Paa.
A right hook to the body lands for Rees Mogg.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.

Rees Mogg is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
A right hand to the body from Paa.
Paa pushes Rees Mogg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rees Mogg controls his hands.
Paa tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees Mogg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rees Mogg seems to have recovered his senses.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Paa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Paa - that landed with a thud.
Paa tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Rees Mogg.
Paa just leaning against Rees Mogg, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Paa keeps control of Rees Mogg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paa blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa scores with a shot to the side of Rees Mogg's head.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rees Mogg can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Paa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rees Mogg's brow.
Paa gets through Rees Mogg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa trying to control the position but instead, Rees Mogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paa into the cage.
Rees Mogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rees Mogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Rees Mogg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Paa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rees Mogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa stalling in the clinch.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa had his way with Jacob Rees Mogg in that round.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Paa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rees Mogg's hands.
Some wild striking there from Paa.
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook.
Rees Mogg is looking to clinch but Paa is avoiding it.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rees Mogg! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg swings widly with a right hand
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rees Mogg throws a right hand that misses
and Paa counters with a left to the body.
Paa looks to land a combination but Rees Mogg avoids it well.
Paa scores with a hook to the body. Rees Mogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paa misses with a shot to the body
and Rees Mogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa moves away from the strike by Rees Mogg.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rees Mogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Paa throws a good cross that connects.
Rees Mogg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rees Mogg throws a lazy right hand but Paa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paa lands a head shot.
Paa moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Rees Mogg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rees Mogg gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Paa gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rees Mogg is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa retains his middleweight title!
In defeat, Jacob Rees Mogg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Snowdon (ranked 157 p4p, 25 weight class) and Roy Whitaker (ranked 387 p4p, 60 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snowdon
vs
Whitaker

189 cm
21
185 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
175 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Snowdon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Snowdon is out of range.
Whitaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snowdon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Snowdon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snowdon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Snowdon wants to clinch.

Snowdon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whitaker sprawls well initially but Snowdon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon wants to free his trapped foot but Whitaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Snowdon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whitaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowdon.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep. Snowdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snowdon being controlled here momentarily.
Snowdon tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard.
Snowdon is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowdon trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Snowdon stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Snowdon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whitaker keeping full guard, as Snowdon tries to pass.
Whitaker seems keen to control Snowdon's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Snowdon lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker seems unphased.
Snowdon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snowdon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snowdon is looking to clinch.
Snowdon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snowdon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snowdon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Snowdon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Snowdon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whitaker 's guard.

Whitaker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Snowdon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snowdon is trying to drag Whitaker to the mat but Whitaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snowdon tries to pull guard but Whitaker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whitaker can't find room to land a body shot as Snowdon controls the action.
Whitaker lands a right hand.
Whitaker misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snowdon up against the cage.
Snowdon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Snowdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Whitaker .
A short right from Whitaker .
Snowdon is working for takedown but Whitaker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whitaker lands with a right to the head.
Snowdon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whitaker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitaker as he avoids it easily.
Snowdon moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
Snowdon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whitaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker misses the jab.
Whitaker misses with a double jab.

Snowdon scores with a takedown into Whitaker 's guard.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snowdon.
Snowdon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snowdon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snowdon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away.
Snowdon scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Whitaker blocks the low kick.
Snowdon throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker connects with a right hand. Snowdon shakes it off.
Snowdon takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whitaker misses with the combination.
Snowdon dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whitaker throws out a counter right but Snowdon avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Snowdon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snowdon misses with a hook to the body

and Whitaker counters with a nice right hand that sends Snowdon toppling to the canvas! Snowdon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Whitaker finish him?!

Snowdon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon throws a wild body kick that Whitaker sees coming a mile off.
Oh Snowdon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Snowdon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whitaker !

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is holding Snowdon down, trying to stall.
Whitaker is trying to control Snowdon's posture but Snowdon avoids it.
Snowdon seems to have got his legs back now.
Whitaker is trying to get back to half guard.

Snowdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whitaker wants to control but Snowdon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whitaker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitaker , who protects the arm well.
Whitaker tries to improve position but can't.
Whitaker wants to control but Snowdon postures up.

Snowdon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Whitaker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Snowdon but great work by Whitaker .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is trying to improve his position.

Whitaker decides to stand back up. Whitaker steps back and let's Snowdon get back to his feet.
Snowdon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roy Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snowdon takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snowdon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Snowdon slips the punch.
Snowdon misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker throws a hook but Snowdon avoids it easily.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Whitaker drops Snowdon with a beautiful combination! Snowdon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whitaker is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowdon slips a jab from Whitaker .
Snowdon tried to counter with a leg kick but Whitaker avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Whitaker blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snowdon or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitaker , which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snowdon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snowdon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snowdon moves away from the strike by Whitaker .
Whitaker lands with a straight right. Snowdon didn't see that one coming.
Whitaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snowdon.
Snowdon lands a slapping body shot.

Snowdon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Snowdon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whitaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowdon.

Snowdon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snowdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snowdon throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
A big left from Snowdon misses.
Snowdon lands a glancing blow to the side of Whitaker 's head.
Nice straight punches there by Whitaker . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whitaker .
Snowdon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Snowdon.
Whitaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snowdon shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitaker sprawls well. He's pushed Snowdon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Whitaker does it's job there.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Snowdon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker throws a series of punches but Snowdon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Snowdon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitaker as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whitaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snowdon feinted with a counter takedown.
Snowdon loads up on a big right hand but Whitaker slips the punch.
Snowdon misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Snowdon.
Snowdon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snowdon misses with a kick to the body.
Snowdon goes for a double leg but Whitaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whitaker continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Snowdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snowdon misses with a body punch
and Snowdon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker throws a jab when Snowdon was well out of range.
Snowdon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snowdon thinking.
Roy Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snowdon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range.
It seemed like Whitaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snowdon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Snowdon.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Snowdon.
Whitaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Snowdon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whitaker swings for the body but Snowdon moves out of range.
Snowdon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whitaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snowdon can pounce on him.

Whitaker drops Snowdon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Snowdon looks back up at him and smiles so Whitaker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Whitaker misses with a straight left.
Snowdon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whitaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Snowdon goes for a double leg but Whitaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whitaker continues to drive forward.
Whitaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker keeps the fight on the outside.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snowdon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snowdon's hands.
Whitaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitaker lands a big right hook! Snowdon looks hurt but is still standing! Whitaker lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Snowdon falls down and Whitaker dives in with a huge hammer fist! Snowdon's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Whitaker runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Whitaker !
Roy Whitaker is the new welterweight champion!