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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poro Peukalo (ranked 2377 p4p, 243 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 2659 p4p, 277 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



190 cm
31
262 lbs
11 - 8 - 0
191 cm
36
244 lbs
24 - 23 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poro Peukalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson misses with a wild combination.

Peukalo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peukalo.

It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peukalo prevents a body shot from Crimson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
A left hand lands to the body for Crimson.
A short right from Crimson on the inside.
Peukalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Peukalo throws an elbow that misses.
Peukalo prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Peukalo lands with a light punch inside.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peukalo's elbow.
Peukalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peukalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Peukalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but Peukalo blocks it.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peukalo lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peukalo throws an elbow that misses.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peukalo lands an elbow inside.
Peukalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Peukalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peukalo lands a nice elbow.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Peukalo.
Peukalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peukalo lands an elbow inside that Crimson shrugs off.

That has opened up Culver Crimson's cut even more.
Crimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
Peukalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Peukalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson avoids a wild elbow strike from Peukalo.
Crimson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peukalo.
Peukalo looking to stall.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crimson pushes Peukalo up against the cage in a clinch.

Peukalo breaks the clinch.

Peukalo instigates a clinch.
Crimson tries a body shot but Peukalo blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peukalo lands a damaging elbow.
Peukalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peukalo prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Peukalo tries a body shot but Crimson blocks it.
Peukalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peukalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Peukalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peukalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peukalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crimson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Peukalo clinches up against the cage.
Peukalo blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Crimson.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Peukalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but Peukalo blocks it.
Peukalo misses with the head strike.
Peukalo lands an elbow inside that Crimson shrugs off.
Peukalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Crimson scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Peukalo.
Peukalo lands an uppercut.
Peukalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peukalo blocks an uppercut.
Crimson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crimson being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Peukalo on the inside.

The cut above Culver Crimson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peukalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo misses with an elbow strike.

Peukalo breaks the clinch.
Peukalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crimson walks into a left hand.
Peukalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crimson looks winded!
Peukalo lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peukalo lands a right hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peukalo scores with a hook to the body.
Peukalo lands an uppercut.
Peukalo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peukalo wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peukalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crimson obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poro Peukalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Culver Crimson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Peukalo digs a good hook to Crimson's body.

Peukalo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.

Peukalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Peukalo has Crimson up against the cage in a clinch.
Crimson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peukalo.
Poro Peukalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Peukalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peukalo takes a shot to the head.
Peukalo works on Crimson's body with a couple of short punches.
Peukalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crimson can do to turn this around?
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.

Peukalo breaks the clinch.

Peukalo instigates a clinch.
Crimson misses with a knee to the head.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike.

Peukalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peukalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peukalo jabs at Crimson's body.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson is breathing heavily.

Peukalo moves into the clinch.
Peukalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peukalo throws an elbow that misses.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Peukalo.
A shot in the inside from Peukalo.
Crimson being controlled against the cage.

Peukalo breaks the clinch.
Peukalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crimson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Crimson rushes Peukalo and presses him up against the cage.
Peukalo stalling against the cage.
Crimson misses with a knee to the head.
Peukalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Peukalo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Crimson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo scores with a shot to the side of Crimson's head.

Culver Crimson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls for Peukalo to work.
A hook to the body from Peukalo.
Peukalo lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Peukalo.

Peukalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Peukalo clinches up against the cage.
Crimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peukalo effectively controlling the action here.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peukalo lands a body punch.
Peukalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peukalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peukalo lands an uppercut.
Come on Peukalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Peukalo manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Peukalo does no damage.
Peukalo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCrimson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crimson tries to move into range but Peukalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peukalo connects with a body shot.
Peukalo misses with a jab, cross combination.

Peukalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Peukalo as the two fighters clinch.

Peukalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peukalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Crimson is rocked!

Peukalo has Crimson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peukalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crimson is still on wobbly legs! Can Peukalo finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peukalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson seems to have recovered his senses.
Peukalo lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Poro Peukalo!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Snow (ranked 1878 p4p, 85 weight class) and Beckett Bellwether (ranked 2103 p4p, 91 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.



197 cm
31
270 lbs
11 - 4 - 0
180 cm
35
293 lbs
16 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick
Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank


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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beckett Bellwether!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellwether. Bellwether circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bellwether darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Bellwether into the cage.
Bellwether takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bellwether looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bellwether trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Snow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bellwether on the ground.

Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Bellwether is looking for a kimura here.
Snow tries to roll over but Bellwether keeps him under control.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
Bellwether wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.

Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Bellwether has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellwether wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy.

Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellwether.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort.
Snow is controlling Bellwether's trapped leg to prevent Bellwether from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Bellwether is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellwether trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.
Bellwether passes into side control, despite Snow's attempt to control the position.

Bellwether working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bellwether wants to control for a moment but Snow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.

Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether.
Bellwether wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Snow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Snow.
Bellwether shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bellwether shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellwether closes the distance and clinches up with Snow, looking for a takedown. Bellwether pushes Snow against the cage but Snow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beckett Bellwether.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
Snow is trying to maintain the position but Bellwether is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bellwether seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Bellwether controlling the pace.
Snow is looking to control Bellwether's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?

Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura here.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Bellwether is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bellwether wants to work for an arm triangle but Snow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bellwether is keen to just control but Snow is a slippery customer.

Bellwether is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Bellwether eventually gives up the hold.

Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bellwether is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Bellwether eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to control but Bellwether is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bellwether trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.

Bellwether is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bellwether wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Bellwether is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.

Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beckett Bellwether has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow is pressing down on Bellwether's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beckett Bellwether showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Nice sprawl there from Snow as Bellwether shoots in.
Bellwether has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellwether throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snow.

Bellwether looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bellwether is working away from the top position though.

Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether.
Snow trying to control but Bellwether postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bellwether is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bellwether seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snow is controlling Bellwether's trapped leg to prevent Bellwether from advancing to side control.
Snow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snow is pulling down on Bellwether's head. It's preventing any offense from Bellwether, at least for the moment.
Bellwether sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bellwether thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellwether stays in close to Snow's body and controls the position.

Bellwether drops back looking for a leg! Snow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snow manages to kick Bellwether off! Bellwether jumps back into Snow's guard.
Bellwether is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bellwether drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellwether jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snow pulls Bellwether in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Bellwether gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Bellwether moved out of range.
Bellwether is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snow with a body shot.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellwether sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bellwether will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jan Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckett Bellwether is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bellwether blocks a head kick by Snow.
Bellwether raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellwether.
Jan Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Snow misses.
Bellwether takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snow jabs Bellwether to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Snow misses its intended target.
Bellwether looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bellwether staying out of range there.
Snow tests Bellwether's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Snow.
Bellwether shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Bellwether's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beckett Bellwether.
Snow connects with a single shot there.

Snow sends Bellwether crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Snow is motioning to the referee to let Bellwether up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Bellwether closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bellwether takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snow is trying to improve his position.
Bellwether controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bellwether 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beckett Bellwether!

Beckett Bellwether decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 1712 p4p, 173 weight class) and Hiroki Matsuoka (ranked 2384 p4p, 222 weight class). Matsuoka has chosen Tom Petty - Won’t back down as his entrance music. Kantaro Hoshino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.



165 cm
43
145 lbs
45 - 19 - 3
176 cm
34
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Matsuoka!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuoka lands a jab to the head.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoshino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuoka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuoka thows a body kick. Hoshino tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuoka.
Hoshino lands a head shot.
Matsuoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuoka.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Matsuoka moved out of range.
Hoshino lunges at Matsuoka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuoka's hand.
Matsuoka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matsuoka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matsuoka misses with an attempted mid kick.

Matsuoka gets tackled into the cage by Hoshino. Hoshino maintains the clinch.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.

Matsuoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Matsuoka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsuoka blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Matsuoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka stalling against the cage.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Matsuoka is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.

Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuoka defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuoka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matsuoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoshino.

Matsuoka gets a clinch.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino tries to work over Matsuoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matsuoka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Matsuoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Matsuoka cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Matsuoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Matsuoka breaks from the clinch.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that Matsuoka avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Matsuoka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matsuoka is in Hoshino's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka content to stall in guard here.
Matsuoka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuoka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsuoka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsuoka won't allow Hoshino to get back to his feet.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Matsuoka from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoshino scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuoka.
Hoshino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsuoka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshino is looking for a counter combo.
Matsuoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Hoshino moves into the clinch.
Matsuoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka just leaning against Hoshino, taking a breather.
Matsuoka scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuoka.
A nice left hand lands by Hoshino.
Matsuoka lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Matsuoka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Matsuoka.

Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka slips under a jab.
Matsuoka scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuoka. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino takes one to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuoka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuoka! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuoka misses the target.
Jab from Matsuoka.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Matsuoka catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
Hoshino swings for the body but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Hoshino scores with a one two! Matsuoka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsuoka blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsuoka.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuoka, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matsuoka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuoka has time to react.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Matsuoka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuoka. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Matsuoka scores with a hook.
Hoshino throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuoka lands with an overhand left.
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuoka. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino checks the leg kick.
Matsuoka is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Matsuoka has closed the distance and engaged Hoshino in a clinch.
Matsuoka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.

Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoshino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsuoka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuoka tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoshino is wise to it.
Matsuoka scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuoka wants to counter with a clinch but Hoshino pushes him away.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
letting Matsuoka counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!


Matsuoka lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuoka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuoka.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuoka with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoshino's sensitive parts.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoshino pushes Matsuoka up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuoka misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino letting Matsuoka take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Hoshino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuoka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsuoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuoka controls the action.
Matsuoka can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
A short uppercut from Matsuoka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuoka prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns Matsuoka into the cage.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsuoka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
Hoshino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Matsuoka slips the punch.
Matsuoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Matsuoka back into the cage.

Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuoka connects with a high kick.
Matsuoka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuoka.
An inside leg kick from Matsuoka misses.
Hoshino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hoshino darts in and clinches Matsuoka up against the cage.
Kantaro Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiroki Matsuoka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuoka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuoka scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuoka looks to land a body kick but Hoshino moved away.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Hoshino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuoka throws a right hand that Hoshino ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoshino also avoids with ease.
Matsuoka slips a straight right by Hoshino.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Hoshino semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Matsuoka avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuoka.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino throws a combination that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoshino's knee momentarily.
Hoshino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a stiff right hand.

Hoshino closes the distance and clinches.
Matsuoka blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Matsuoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuoka 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!

Hiroki Matsuoka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 2795 p4p, 131 weight class) and Master Wong (ranked 2435 p4p, 108 weight class). 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?



225 cm
31
300 lbs
16 - 9 - 0
200 cm
36
275 lbs
19 - 18 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Master Wong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong blocks a head kick by Mugabe.
Wong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mugabe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wong somewhat.

Mugabe gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe tries a knee to the head but Wong blocks it.
Wong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mugabe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wong's defenses.

It looks like Master Wong has been cut.
Mugabe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wong up against the cage.
Wong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong misses with some punches.
Wong throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong blocks an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Wong blocks the elbow strike.
Wong dodges an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mugabe wants a takedown.
Mugabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mugabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mugabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mugabe taking a breather.

Wong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mugabe uses from the top position.

Wong working for a triangle but Mugabe defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.

Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mugabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mugabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.

Mugabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mugabe has managed to get both his arms back between Wong's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mugabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Mugabe trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe postures up.
Mugabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Mugabe throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mugabe is in close to Wong's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Wong looking for a guillotine here but Mugabe defends easily.

Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mugabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.

Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mugabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mugabe trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.

Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mugabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mugabe chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Mugabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Wong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!



Mugabe moves into range and clinches up with Wong.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mugabe.
Clinched against the cage, Mugabe lands a big elbow that drops Wong! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Wong is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lahden Linkki (ranked 2997 p4p, 411 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 2505 p4p, 350 weight class). Linkki comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Cuban Necktie. This should be fireworks!



188 cm
29
220 lbs
12 - 6 - 0
190 cm
28
206 lbs
17 - 15 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lahden Linkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linkki.
Kravac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Linkki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac darts in looking for a takedown but Linkki gets double underhooks and turns Kravac into the cage.
Linkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravac.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kravac.

Kravac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Linkki tries to buck Kravac off but Kravac is having none of it.
Linkki regains half guard.
Linkki is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Linkki manages to get to full guard.
Linkki is trying to keep Kravac in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravac passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.

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

Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linkki has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kravac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linkki sees it coming and defends easily.
Linkki gets back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to keep Kravac in close.

Kravac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Linkki has momentary wrist control but Kravac slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Linkki has wrist control.
Linkki is pulling down on Kravac's head to control his posture.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kravac manages to get himself to full guard.

Linkki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Linkki landing some decent shots from guard.
Linkki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kravac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Linkki's guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linkki trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
Linkki is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Kravac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Linkki is adopting a defensive guard.
Kravac passes Linkki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Linkki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.

Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.

Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linkki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.

Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Linkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linkki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linkki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linkki wants to sweep here but Kravac controlling him for the moment.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Linkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Linkki, not yet.
Kravac slips nicely into half guard.
Linkki trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kravac is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Linkki is trying to control but can't.
Linkki wants to improve his position but Kravac is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac 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.


Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kravac moves into the clinch.
Linkki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kravac can't get the takedown.
Kravac can't get the takedown.

Linkki manages to break the clinch.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac with the counter takedown but Linkki avoids it easily.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Linkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Linkki misses with a looping left.
Linkki misses the jab.

Kravac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Linkki's guard.
Linkki looking to control.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Linkki tries to bench press Kravac off him but Kravac keeps the position.
Kravac advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linkki tries to hold on but Kravac postures up.
Linkki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Linkki taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Linkki?
Kravac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Linkki?

Kravac has hold of Linkki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Linkki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Linkki is bucking up trying to escape but Kravac cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Linkki gets back to half guard.
Kravac prevents Linkki from improving his position.
Kravac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.

Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kravac is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Linkki has his hands clasped together around Kravac's back. He's all about the action.
Linkki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kravac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kravac's back!
Kravac trying to control the hands but Linkki breaks the grip.
Kravac tries to escape but Linkki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Linkki keeps control of the position easily here as Kravac tries to buck him off.
Linkki is working the ground and pound. Can Kravac escape?
Kravac breaks Linkki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Linkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Linkki keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Linkki looking to control.
Linkki 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.
Linkki is controlling Kravac's posture.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linkki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kravac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Linkki's brow.
Linkki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Linkki looking to control.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linkki pulls Kravac in to control the position.

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.
Kravac preventing the sweep.
Kravac postures up in Linkki's guard and throws a big left but Linkki blocks it.
Linkki keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac keeps trying to improve his position.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Linkki is keeping the position.
Linkki wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Linkki is retaining full guard.
Linkki trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Linkki's brow.
Linkki is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravac is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Linkki tries to bum rush Kravac with a series of wild strikes but Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linkki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Kravac fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Linkki is trying to improve his position.
Linkki regains half guard.
Linkki is trying to get back to full guard.
Kravac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Linkki is looking to improve his position.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkki keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to maintain the position but Kravac is very close to passing his half guard.

Kravac seems to be looking for submissions.

Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Linkki is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac works his foot free and advances to mount.
Linkki tries to hold on but Kravac postures up.
Linkki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kravac unloading with bombs!
Linkki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Kravac looking for a guillotine from mount but Linkki is having none of it.

Kravac is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Linkki has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Kravac is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Linkki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Linkki shrugs it off.
Kravac is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Linkki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is having none of it.

Kravac wants to finish this one by submission but Linkki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kravac.

Kravac jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Linkki manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Linkki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lahden Linkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac working the body and head with strikes.
Kravac working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac working the ground and pound but Linkki is defending the strikes.
Kravac working away.
Linkki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Linkki wants to take a breather but Kravac is having none of it.
Kravac is looking to improve his position.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linkki wants to free his trapped foot but Kravac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linkki trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linkki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kravac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kravac 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 Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kravac!

In defeat, Lahden Linkki stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 623 p4p, 29 weight class) and Bastyn Dall (ranked 84 p4p, 4 weight class). Dall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beast. Bastyn Dall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



170 cm
28
143 lbs
13 - 9 - 0
170 cm
36
144 lbs
30 - 21 - 3
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


OLIMPO


Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Urban Fighter


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ace Rob!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Dall.
Rob throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall staying out of range there.
Rob scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws a body punch but Rob moves out of range.
Rob appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Rob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Rob misses the target.
Dall cracks Rob with a good jab.
Rob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Rob's head.
We've been hearing reports that Rob has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Rob's front leg but catches the back leg as Rob tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rob's head backwards.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Rob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rob with a body shot.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rob lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rob dives in and grabs Dall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes down on Rob's head and hops out.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Rob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rob is looking to counter punch.
Rob throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall cracks Rob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rob walks into a jab.
Rob looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Rob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Rob moved out of range nicely.
Rob slips a straight right by Dall.
Rob is looking to counter punch.
Dall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rob had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rob throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Rob checks a leg kick.
Rob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dall sprawls well. Dall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rob gets slowly back to his feet.
Dall moves away from the strike by Rob.

Dall looking to score a takedown here. Rob is defending well but Dall drives through and ends up in Rob's guard.
Dall advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rob reverses the position - he's now on top in Dall's guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dall pulls Rob in close to prevent any damage.
Dall keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
Rob throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rob wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Rob stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Dall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rob throws a big elbow that misses.
Rob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Rob drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rob as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rob! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ace Rob waved his t-shirt featuring OLIMPO's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waylon Mercy (ranked 770 p4p, 127 weight class) and Iosue Nicu (ranked 804 p4p, 132 weight class). Nicu has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



190 cm
31
203 lbs
16 - 9 - 0
190 cm
33
216 lbs
25 - 10 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Urban Fighter


Sin City Allstars


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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waylon Mercy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iosue Nicu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercy throws a body punch but Nicu moves out of range.
Nicu misses with a hook. Mercy ducked under it nicely.
Mercy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Waylon Mercy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicu checks a leg kick.
Mercy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Mercy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mercy throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mercy.
Nicu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicu 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.
Nicu misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mercy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicu.
Nicu connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Nicu misses
and Mercy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicu.
Nice defenses there by Nicu.
Nicu misses with a hook
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercy throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Mercy.
Nicu misses with a hook.
Nicu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercy lands a head shot.
Nicu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Waylon Mercy has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Nicu.
Nicu throws a jab when Mercy was well out of range.
Mercy connects with a body shot.
Mercy throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicu counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercy fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicu looks to land a right hand but Mercy moved out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicu.
Mercy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mercy's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mercy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mercy blocks a head kick by Nicu.
Mercy misses with a combination
and Nicu counters with a body kick.
Mercy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mercy moves out of range of the body kick from Nicu.
Nicu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercy.
Mercy tries a low kick but Nicu avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicu misses the target.
It looked like Mercy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicu throws a body kick that misses.
Nicu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mercy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mercy tries to clinch up but Nicu circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicu throws a body kick that misses.
Mercy defending well as Nicu loads up on a big left hand.
Nicu slips under a jab from Mercy.
Mercy staying out of range there.
Nicu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercy misses the target.
Mercy misses with a wild combination.
Mercy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nicu throws a push kick but Mercy slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicu throws a lazy right hand but Mercy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercy misses the target.
Nicu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercy.
Mercy ducks under a wild hook from Nicu.
Nicu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Mercy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicu blocks a jab.
Mercy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mercy finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicu's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Mercy misses.
Mercy backing away here, and Nicu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mercy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercy misses with an uppercut.
Nicu misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iosue Nicu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mercy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Nicu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercy throws the left hand but Nicu avoids the punch easily.
Nicu tries a quick counter leg kick but Mercy is wise to it.
Nicu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercy can pounce on him.
Nicu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercy.
Mercy looks to land a right hand but Nicu moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicu! But no joy.
Mercy scores with a shot to the body.
Nicu swings for the body but Mercy moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Mercy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mercy lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicu's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mercy is looking to counter punch.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicu.
Mercy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercy moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercy throws a hook but Nicu blocks it.
Nicu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercy looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicu is just out of range.
Mercy throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicu.
Mercy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicu lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Waylon Mercy is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicu moves forwards but Mercy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercy lands a nice hook to Nicu's body. Nicu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Nicu blocks the low kick.
A big right from Mercy misses.
Mercy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mercy.
Mercy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nicu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercy misses with a hook.
Mercy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicu.
Nicu misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Mercy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicu misses with a low kick.
Nicu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Mercy.
Mercy throws a nice looking combination but Nicu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nicu cracks Mercy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nicu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mercy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Mercy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nicu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercy lands with an overhand left.
Mercy throws the left hand but Nicu avoids the punch easily.
Mercy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercy thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Nicu misses.
Nicu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercy.
Mercy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercy checks a leg kick.
Mercy looks to throw the jab but Nicu is out of range.
A jab from Mercy misses.
Nicu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mercy closes the distance but Nicu moves to the side
and Nicu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicu. Mercy shrugs it off though.
Nicu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nicu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waylon Mercy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!


Nicu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercy.
Mercy ducks under a wild hook from Nicu.
Nicu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercy.
Nicu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Nicu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercy is just out of range.
Nicu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicu lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicu dodges the punch combination from Mercy.
Nicu flicks out a counter leg kick but Mercy steps away.
Mercy misses with a hook
and Nicu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercy throws a lazy right hand but Nicu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercy lands with a nice combination. Nicu backs away looking to recover.
Nicu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mercy throws an overhand right that lands on Nicu's shoulder, as Nicu tries to avoid the shot.
Nicu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu scores with a decent looking hook.
Mercy misses with a left hand
and Nicu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicu throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mercy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mercy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicu.
A big left from Mercy misses.
Mercy throws a series of punches but Nicu avoids them all with ease.
Mercy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicu.
Nicu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nicu walks into a stiff left hand from Mercy.
Mercy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicu.
Nicu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Mercy closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercy can't find room to land a body shot as Nicu controls the action.
Mercy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicu.
Nicu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nicu avoids it.
Nicu tries a body shot but Mercy blocks it.
Nicu misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mercy.
Mercy tries to land a knee to the head but Nicu blocks with his arms.
Nicu misses with the head strike.
Nicu is working Mercy over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicu prevents a body shot from Mercy.
Nicu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercy uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nicu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nicu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercy walks into a stiff left hand from Nicu.
Mercy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicu moves away.
The fighters circling - Nicu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercy looks to land a right hand but Nicu moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mercy. Those never looked like landing.
Mercy throws a right hand that Nicu ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicu also avoids with ease.
Mercy closes the distance but Nicu moves to the side
and Nicu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicu thuds his shin into the meat of Mercy's side.
Mercy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercy throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nicu to counter with a crisp jab.

Nicu drops Mercy with a beautiful combination! Mercy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nicu is looking for the KO!

Mercy is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercy blocks a head kick by Nicu.
Oh Mercy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicu slips a jab from Mercy.
Nicu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mercy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nicu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mercy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosue Nicu!
During a confident post fight interview, Iosue Nicu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
89%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 1110 p4p, 132 weight class) and Benz Bulver (ranked 1855 p4p, 219 weight class). Bulver has chosen Little Eagle Soars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lazy Bastard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.



190 cm
24
162 lbs
18 - 10 - 1
170 cm
28
160 lbs
12 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Freebok (85% Laundry)


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benz Bulver!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulver slips under a jab.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Bulver slips the punch.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulver 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.
Bulver moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastard swinging wildly here.
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Bulver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bulver ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulver counters with a nice uppercut.

Bastard is rocked!
Bulver staying out of range there.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard checks a low kick from Bulver.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulver.
Bulver flicks out a counter leg kick but Bastard steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard lands an overhand right.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulver.
Bulver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulver connects with an inside leg kick.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bulver to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulver tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Bastard catches Bulver right on the button with a cross.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Bulver.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastard.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulver.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard misses with a hook
and Bulver counters with a straight right hand.
Bulver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bulver throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulver throws out a counter right but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Bulver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bulver lands with a shot to the body.
Bulver walks into a straight right hand from Bastard.
Bulver takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bulver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bulver misses with a hook.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard scores with a three punch combo!
Bastard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Bulver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulver cracks Bastard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bulver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bulver there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bulver moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Bulver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a hook but Bulver avoids it easily.
Bulver throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Bulver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastard connects with a single shot there.
Bulver throws a hook but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bastard misses with a hook.
A combination from Bastard does no damage.
Bulver only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Bastard.
Bulver looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bulver swinging wildly here.
Bastard lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bastard connects with a body shot.
Bulver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Bastard.

Bulver is rocked!
Bastard takes one to the chin there.
Bulver is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
Bastard swings for the body but Bulver moves out of range.
Bulver seems to have recovered his senses.
Bulver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bastard on the side of the head.
Bulver throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Bulver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Bulver's head.
A slow jab from Bulver misses its intended target.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Bulver moved out of range.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulver was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bulver circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard throws a combination that misses
and Bulver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulver throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazy Bastard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Bulver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bulver throws a jab when Bastard was well out of range.
Bastard slips a straight right by Bulver.
Bastard dips to his left and cracks Bulver with an uppercut!
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bulver throws a solid leg kick but Bastard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bulver.
Bulver swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bulver moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
A shot to the body from Bastard misses
and Bulver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulver throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Bastard both land. Nice combination.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Bulver is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bulver.
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!
Bulver tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Bulver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulver throws out a counter right but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Bulver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bulver staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Bulver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Bulver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard cracks Bulver with an open hand slap.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bulver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bastard has got the better of the exchanges.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulver misses with a body shot.
Bastard drops his hands momentarily and Bulver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bulver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bastard misses with a shot to the body
and Bulver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bulver throws a front kick aimed at Bastard's knee but Bastard avoids it well.
Bulver throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulver looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Bastard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bastard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulver throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Bulver appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bulver slips under a jab from Bastard.
Bulver misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Bulver throws a front kick aimed at Bastard's knee but Bastard avoids it well.
Lazy Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard scores with a nice head shot.
Bulver avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard lands with a shot to the body.
Bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bulver throws a sloppy head kick and Bastard moves out of range easily.
A big left from Bastard misses.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard moves out of range as Bulver strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Bulver.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulver sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard throws a hook but Bulver avoids it easily.
Bastard blocks a head kick by Bulver.
Bulver misses the jab.
It looked like Bastard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bulver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bulver counter with a right hand.
Bulver avoids the body shot from Bastard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Bulver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard misses with a double jab
and Bulver counters with a good low kick that Bastard was not able to check.
Bulver looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bulver throws a leg kick
and Bastard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulver slips under a jab from Bastard.
Bulver pushes Bastard away with a front kick.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard slips a jab and a cross from Bulver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bulver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bulver blocks a jab.
Bulver doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bulver connects with a right hand. Bastard shakes it off.
Bastard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulver.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bulver to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulver lands a nice looking body shot.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulver.
Nice shot by Bulver.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard avoids the head kick by Bulver.
Bulver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulver.
It seemed like Bulver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bastard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benz Bulver 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!


Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Bulver moves away and avoids it.
Bastard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bastard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Bulver counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bulver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bulver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Bulver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bastard punishes Bulver's body with a nice straight punch.
Bastard lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Bulver misses.
Bulver slips under a jab from Bastard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Bulver throws a sloppy head kick and Bastard moves out of range easily.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulver defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulver only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bulver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Nice shot lands for Bulver.
Bulver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulver throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Bulver moves away and avoids it.
Bastard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bastard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bulver throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bulver moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Bulver's defenses.
Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bulver circles away quickly and effectively.
Bulver looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bulver.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulver misses with a double jab.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulver scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Bastard as he connects with a hook.
Bulver jabs at Bastard's body.
Bulver digs a good hook to Bastard's body.
Bulver loads up on a big right hand but Bastard slips the punch.
Bulver throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bastard counter with a right hand.
Bulver throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bulver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bastard works the jab nicely.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Bulver blocks a jab.
Bastard connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Bulver.
Bulver thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulver loads up on a big right hand but Bastard slips the punch.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard swings for the body but Bulver moves out of range.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bulver misses.
Bastard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Bulver slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
It seemed like Bulver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulver thows a leg kick but Bastard checks it
and Bastard counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bulver back to the cage. Bastard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Bulver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bulver throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bastard misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bulver.

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 Lazy Bastard.
Well Bastard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lazy Bastard!

An out of breath and clearly excited Lazy Bastard thanked Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Benz Bulver had this to say: 'I've been beat on my whole life, this is nothing...'.
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RATING
90%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Boag (ranked 642 p4p, 80 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 418 p4p, 54 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



170 cm
25
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0
176 cm
27
155 lbs
17 - 11 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Groove Gear


KOMBAT KLOTHING


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Boag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shelby.
Shelby lands a jab to Boag's midsection.
Boag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boag manages to avoid it.
It looked like Boag wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shelby lands with a good body shot.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.

Shelby pushes Boag up against the cage in a clinch.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby presses Boag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shelby blocks an uppercut.
Shelby misses with the head strike.
Shelby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boag.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Boag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boag lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Boag tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Boag back against the cage.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shelby tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boag lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shelby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boag lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Boag's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shelby lands an uppercut.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Boag controls the action.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Boag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby takes a shot to the head.
Shelby tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
A hook to the body from Boag.
Boag blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boag cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boag.
Shelby lands a left hand.
Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boag works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.
Boag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Boag.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Boag tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Boag back against the cage.
Boag lands a body punch.
Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boag lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shelby looks winded!
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Boag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boag throws a head punch that misses.
Boag scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boag misses with the head strike.
Boag tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Shelby tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Boag lands a nice shot to the body.
Boag lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag is leaning against Shelby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Boag.
Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boag or not.
Boag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Shelby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boag seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shelby can turn it around.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boag can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Boag misses with some punches.
Boag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shelby tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Boag.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boag's elbow.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boag fails to land.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby blocks an uppercut.
Boag misses with a punch on the inside.
Boag blocking some punches.
Boag working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby lands an uppercut.
Boag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Shelby tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby blocks an uppercut.
Shelby is working Boag over against the cage.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Boag on the inside.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Boag blocks an uppercut.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Boag controls the action.
Shelby lands a hook that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Boag throws a head punch that misses.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Shelby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Shelby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boag circles away quickly and effectively.
Boag appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Boag clinches up with Shelby and pushes him back against the cage.
Shelby tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Shelby is working Boag over against the cage.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boag.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Shelby working aggressively here.
Chris Boag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Boag misses with a punch on the inside.
Boag lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Boag.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Boag blocks a body shot from Shelby.
Boag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boag throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boag.
Boag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boag working aggressively here.
Boag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Shelby is rocked!
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shelby is still on wobbly legs! Can Boag finish him?
Boag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boag lands a big right hand that drops Shelby! The killer instinct kicks in and Boag finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boag!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Boag!
A very excited looking Chris Boag 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.
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Montana (ranked 492 p4p, 78 weight class) and Ninja Jackson (ranked 411 p4p, 66 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.



188 cm
28
218 lbs
17 - 6 - 0
190 cm
27
210 lbs
13 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast


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Sin City Allstars


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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Leon Montana has been cut.
Montana throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Montana lands a jab.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montana throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Montana throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Leon Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana misses with a hook.
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana lands with a shot to the body.
Montana takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Montana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Montana moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Montana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Montana lands a jab to the head.
Montana misses with a body punch
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Montana takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.
Montana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Montana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montana.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montana throws a body shot but no joy.
Montana is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Montana cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.
Montana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Montana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Montana throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Montana there.
A good leg kick by Montana.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montana tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Montana scores with a jab.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montana lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana wants to clinch.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Montana's defenses.
Montana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson misses the jab.
Montana throws a leg kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.

Montana is rocked!
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Montana blocks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Montana.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Montana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Montana thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Nice body punch from Montana.
Montana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montana blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.
Montana throws a nice head kick!

Jackson is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson sizes up Montana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Montana.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Montana cracks Jackson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jackson falls backwards against the cage. Montana follows up with more strikes that drop Jackson to his knees. Montana keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jackson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Montana!
Leon Montana was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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RATING
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