GC 258 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 3899 p4p, 169 weight class) and Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 2606 p4p, 130 weight class). Shiroo comes to the cage accompanied by The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty. Tetsuya Shiroo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Shiroo
vs
Steelers

204 cm
37
265 lbs
27 - 20 - 0

200 cm
31
285 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tetsuya Shiroo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shiroo forces Steelers back against the cage and clinches.
Shiroo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steelers lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Shiroo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steelers has a couple of punches blocked by Shiroo.
Shiroo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steelers backwards.
Steelers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shiroo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiroo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Steelers.
A bit of stalling here from Shiroo.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelers throws an elbow that misses.
Shiroo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steelers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Steelers breaks from the clinch.
Shiroo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steelers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiroo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Shiroo moves into the clinch.
Steelers blocks a body shot from Shiroo.
Steelers throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shiroo fails to land.
Shiroo wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steelers.
Shiroo just leaning against Steelers, taking a breather.
Steelers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steelers tries to land a knee to the head but Shiroo blocks with his arms.
Shiroo stalling against the cage.
Steelers prevents a body shot from Shiroo.
Steelers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steelers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shiroo.
Steelers being controlled against the cage.
Steelers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shiroo's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shiroo leaning against his opponent.
Shiroo has Steelers pushed against the cage.
Shiroo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Shiroo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuya Shiroo.
Shiroo takes a jab right on the kisser.

Tetsuya Shiroo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shiroo blocks the body kick.
Steelers scores with a nice right hand.

Jeez, Tetsuya Shiroo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pittsburgh Steelers waved his t-shirt featuring Fatty's 's logo in front of the cameras.
Tetsuya Shiroo spoke after the fight, saying 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 4521 p4p, 188 weight class) and Bode Muller (ranked 5867 p4p, 139 weight class). Chocolate comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Dance. Muller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feuer Frei kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bode Muller enters the cage!

Chocolate
vs
Muller

194 cm
31
270 lbs
16 - 18 - 0

190 cm
42
220 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Bode Muller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chocolate.
Muller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chocolate connects with a decent elbow.
Muller manages to get back to half guard.
Chocolate throwing shots but Muller is blocking nicely.
Muller wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocolate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Chocolate is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chocolate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate scoring with strikes to the body and head.

It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Muller tries to get to full guard but Chocolate has control of the leg.
Chocolate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muller keeps working.

Muller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chocolate winds up and cracks Muller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chocolate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muller wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy.
Chocolate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muller defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chocolate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chocolate working the head and body with strikes.

Muller is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chocolate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chocolate's back!
Muller missing with punches from the back.
Muller struggling to land strikes to the head as Chocolate covers up.
Muller is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Muller missing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Chocolate trying to control the hands but Muller breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muller looking for the RNC.
Even with his hooks in, Muller manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Chocolate trying to control the position but Muller manages to sink in the hooks.
Chocolate manages to reverse the position and now he's in Muller's guard. Nice work there by Chocolate.

Muller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chocolate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chocolate.
Chocolate working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chocolate stands and throws Muller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chocolate lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Muller is looking to reverse the position.
Chocolate content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chocolate creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Muller tries to improve position but can't.
Chocolate connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Muller some visible discomfort.
Muller is still in real trouble! Can Chocolate finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chocolate in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Muller looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Chocolate turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timur Umarov (ranked 1293 p4p, 157 weight class) and Billy Marques (ranked 4520 p4p, 431 weight class). Umarov comes to the cage accompanied by Klergy with Valerie Broussard - Start a War. Marques comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raining Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Timur Umarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Umarov
vs
Marques

178 cm
31
185 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

191 cm
35
185 lbs
11 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Umarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Marques!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umarov.
Marques's corner calls for a 1-2. Marques obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marques shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umarov eats them both and turns towards Marques to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Umarov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Umarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Umarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marques is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marques has his feet on Umarov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Umarov drives through with a takedown into Marques's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marques keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Umarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marques is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Marques being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marques throws a body punch but Umarov moves out of range.

Umarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marques manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov prevents Marques from getting back to his feet.
Umarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marques swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marques is pulling down on Umarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Umarov, at least for the moment.
Umarov is working Marques over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umarov passes Marques's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Umarov is taking a breather. Marques says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marques is trying is best to control the position here.
Marques is trying to stand up here but Umarov is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marques to score with a decent uppercut.
Marques closes the distance and clinches up with Umarov, looking for a takedown. Marques pushes Umarov against the cage but Umarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marques delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marques misses with a kick to the body

and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marques won't be happy with that.

Marques sneaks out the side door and pushes Umarov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marques darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marques with a nice cross.
Marques misses with the combination.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Marques manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Marques finds it's way through Umarov's defenses.
Umarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marques.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marques! But no joy.
Marques falls off balance throwing a combination
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques throws a body shot but no joy.

Umarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Marques's guard.

Marques pushes Umarov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Marques has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Umarov gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marques is trying to buck Umarov off.
Marques prevents Umarov from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov working away.
Umarov tries to move to mount but Marques blocks the move with his legs.
Marques seems a little lost for a moment, as Umarov dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Marques's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umarov just content to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marques jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marques tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marques.
Marques throws a body punch but Umarov moves out of range.
Marques takes a swing at Umarov's ribcage but misses.
Umarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Marques

and Umarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umarov.
We've been hearing that Umarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Marques manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marques goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Umarov.
Marques wants to break free but Umarov has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Umarov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques is trying to break the clinch but Umarov is controlling him.

Umarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marques swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marques throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umarov throws a jab when Marques was well out of range.

Marques gets caught flat footed, as Umarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marques is looking to stand back up but Umarov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marques.

Marques is trying to stand up here but Umarov is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Marques 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A jab from Umarov finds it's way through Marques's defenses.
Marques misses with a hook. Umarov ducked under it nicely.
Umarov shoots in for a takedown but Marques shows good takedown defense.
Marques misses with a looping left.
Marques cracks Umarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marques throws a lazy uppercut
and Umarov counters with a straight right hand.
Marques misses with a right hand
and Umarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marques has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Umarov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umarov goes for a double leg but Marques avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marques continues to drive forward.
Marques misses with a takedown attempt - Umarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marques pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marques throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Umarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Umarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marques works the jab nicely.
Umarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Umarov scores with a takedown into Marques's guard.
Marques keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Marques is trying to keep Umarov in close.
Umarov sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov stops Marques from standing up.
Marques is pulling down on Umarov's head to control his posture.
Marques is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Marques might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Umarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Umarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marques pinned against the cage. Marques gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marques fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umarov manages to avoid it.
Umarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marques takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marques displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umarov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Marques.
I think Marques 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Marques!
Our winner, Billy Marques, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 2128 p4p, 282 weight class) and Adlet Mayer (ranked 2021 p4p, 270 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Nutzzzz
vs
Mayer

185 cm
33
192 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

187 cm
29
200 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

BONGOL BRAND ($50 for all design)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deez Nutzzzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adlet Mayer !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nutzzzz closes the distance and pushes Mayer back into the cage.
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz has a couple of punches blocked by Mayer .
Mayer blocks a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a body punch.
Mayer prevents a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayer 's elbow.
Mayer takes a shot to the head.
Nutzzzz lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayer scores with a shot to the side of Nutzzzz's head.
A short left from Nutzzzz.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nutzzzz's elbow.
Mayer misses with some punches.
Mayer working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayer .
A short left from Mayer .
Mayer misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz lands a shoulder strike.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as Nutzzzz controls the action.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
A body shot lands from Mayer .
Mayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz tries a body shot but Mayer blocks it.
A short right from Nutzzzz.
Mayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Nutzzzz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutzzzz misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the head.
Mayer blocking some punches.
Mayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Nutzzzz works on Mayer 's body with a couple of short punches.
Mayer looks winded!
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Nutzzzz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz lands a shot to the body.
Nutzzzz lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nutzzzz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz lands a shoulder strike.
Nutzzzz lands a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz lands with a left to the head.
Mayer misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayer .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mayer .
Mayer blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Mayer digs a right hand underneath Nutzzzz's ribcage. Nutzzzz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nutzzzz misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mayer .
Nutzzzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayer 's elbow.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Mayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayer prevents a body shot from Nutzzzz.
I was talking to Nutzzzz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nutzzzz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
Mayer blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nutzzzz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.

It looks like Adlet Mayer has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutzzzz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nutzzzz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayer .
Nutzzzz gets through Mayer 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.
Nutzzzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.
Nutzzzz scores with a shoulder strike.
Nutzzzz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Nutzzzz.

Mayer is rocked!
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutzzzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.
Nutzzzz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nutzzzz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adlet Mayer 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nutzzzz closes the distance and pushes Mayer back into the cage.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutzzzz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Mayer .
Good body shot from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nutzzzz.
Mayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Nutzzzz finish him?
Nutzzzz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land.
Nutzzzz pushes Mayer against the cage. Nutzzzz is working some dirty boxing. Nutzzzz pushes off with a quick right hook! Mayer goes down! Mayer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nutzzzz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deez Nutzzzz!
A very excited looking Deez Nutzzzz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Rivera (ranked 1847 p4p, 176 weight class) and Herbert Burns (ranked 1484 p4p, 145 weight class). Burns has chosen Marcelo D2 Claudia - Desabafo Deixa Eu Dizer as his entrance music. Ruben Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rivera
vs
Burns

157 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 6 - 3

175 cm
32
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 9 - 6 - 3, fighting out of London, Ruben Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Burns!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivera's head.
Herbert Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
Burns with the counter takedown but Rivera avoids it easily.

Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivera quickly recovers to half guard.
Burns wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burns is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rivera is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herbert Burns!
During a confident post fight interview, Herbert Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stricker (ranked 1375 p4p, 218 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 1327 p4p, 210 weight class). Stricker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 21 Savage feat. Future - X. Erikson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Into Battle - Ensiferum. 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?

Stricker
vs
Erikson

199 cm
40
219 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

195 cm
26
220 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Stricker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Erikson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stricker on his heels. He'll look to pass Stricker's guard now, I'm sure.
Erikson content to stall in guard here.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Stricker keeps moving.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Stricker is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stricker has wrist control.
Erikson postures up in Stricker's guard and throws a big left but Stricker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stricker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erikson is controlling him.
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stricker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson postures up in Stricker's guard and throws a big left but Stricker blocks it.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Stricker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard.

Erikson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Erikson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Erikson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stricker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erikson is controlling him.
Erikson passes into half guard.
Erikson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stricker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson .
Erikson wants to take a breather but Stricker is having none of it.
Erikson lands strikes from half guard.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stricker's head.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Stricker dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Erikson looks to land a strike but Stricker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erikson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chris Leben KO Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Stricker is keeping the position.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stricker has wrist control.
Erikson throws an elbow that misses. Stricker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erikson 's guard. Nice move by Stricker!

Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erikson controls Stricker momentarily but Stricker frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erikson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stricker stands up from Erikson 's guard - Stricker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stricker misses with a low kick.
Erikson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stricker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erikson somewhat.
Stricker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve Stricker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Erikson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erikson wants to free his trapped foot but Stricker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erikson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stricker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Erikson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Stricker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Erikson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Erikson jumps into guard, dragging Stricker to the mat.
Erikson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Erikson 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Erikson holds on and takes a little breather.
Erikson looking to control.
Erikson seems keen to control Stricker's posture.
Stricker won't allow Erikson to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Stricker has closed the distance and engaged Erikson in a clinch.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stricker after a bit of a struggle.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stricker working aggressively here.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Stricker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erikson lands a body punch.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson .
Erikson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Erikson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stricker is refusing to be controlled, as Erikson sits in half guard.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Stricker dodges it nicely.
Erikson trying to control the action but Stricker is working from the bottom.
Erikson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stricker is trying to stand up here but Erikson is controlling him well.
Erikson is trying to control. Stricker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson wants to pass to mount but Stricker is defending the position.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erikson misses with a head shot. Stricker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stricker keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson trying to control but Stricker is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stricker loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
A punch combination from Stricker misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Erikson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stricker's guard.
Erikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stricker keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leif Erikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Stricker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard.

Erikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Erikson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stricker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stricker blocks an uppercut.
Stricker scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stricker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stricker misses with a looping right.
Erikson moves in looking to clinch but Stricker pushes him off.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stricker.
Erikson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stricker tries to sprawl out of it but Erikson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stricker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stricker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stricker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stricker throws a good cross that connects.

Erikson moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.

Stricker manages to break the clinch.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Stricker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stricker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stricker.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve Stricker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker lands with a left to the head.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker stops a takedown attempt from Erikson .
Steve Stricker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leif Erikson .
Erikson jumps guard but Stricker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Erikson pushes Stricker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stricker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Stricker avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stricker.
Stricker tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Stricker back against the cage.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Erikson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stricker blocks it with crossed arms.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Erikson .
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.

Erikson pulls guard effortlessly.
Erikson 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.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erikson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stricker preventing the sweep.
Erikson is pulling down on Stricker's head. It's preventing any offense from Stricker, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is continuing to stall.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stricker is one step ahead there.
Erikson trying to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stricker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erikson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 1440 p4p, 176 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 1829 p4p, 220 weight class). Ector's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Monster!. 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?

Ector
vs
Jeremy

180 cm
43
157 lbs
42 - 35 - 2

172 cm
34
155 lbs
18 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 42 - 35 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeremy.
A jab from Jeremy finds it's way through Ector's defenses.
Jeremy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Jeremy blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Jeremy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jeremy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ector lands an uppercut.
Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ector's elbow.

Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeremy 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.
A shot to the liver by Ector. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeremy swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Ector misses with a looping left.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeremy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jeremy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ector takes a step back to recover.
Jeremy digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Jeremy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy moves out of range as Ector strikes.
Ector slips a jab and a cross from Jeremy.
Ector seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ector misses the jab.
Ector backing away here, and Jeremy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jeremy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jeremy.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremy moves away.
Ector takes one on the button.
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Jeremy ducks down to avoid it.
Ector throws a sloppy body shot
and Jeremy counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeremy ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Ector slips a jab from Jeremy.
It looked like Ector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeremy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ector.
Ector fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jeremy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Ector misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jeremy counters with a good, hard body kick but Ector shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeremy throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeremy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeremy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeremy.
Ector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Jeremy.
Ector slips a straight right by Jeremy.
Jeremy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
And Jeremy responds with a good body kick, but Ector manages to step out the way in time.
Jeremy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Jeremy scores with a four punch combination!
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Jeremy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ector misses with a few strikes there.
Ector misses with a wild body shot.
Ector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jeremy digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Jeremy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeremy circles away.
Ector tries to clinch up but Jeremy circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jeremy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ector misses with an uppercut.
Jeremy flicks out a counter leg kick but Ector steps away.
A big right from Ector misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jeremy.
Ector is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeremy's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeremy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeremy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ector takes a step back to recover.
Jeremy throws a sloppy head kick and Ector moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Jeremy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jeremy tests Ector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Jeremy.
The fighters circling - Ector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector checks a low kick from Jeremy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jeremy misses with a hook.
Ector is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jeremy.
Jeremy lands a high kick!
Jeremy connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.
Ector swings widly with a right hand
and Jeremy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jeremy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jeremy scores with a head kick. Ector tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ector misses with a body shot
and Jeremy counters with a nice body shot.
Ector throws a body punch but Jeremy moves out of range.
Jeremy throws a combination. Ector tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeremy.
Ector looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jeremy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jeremy scores with a hook to the body. Ector takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jeremy lands a jab to Ector's midsection.
Jeremy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ector momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. Ector moves away and avoids it.
Ector tries to bum rush Jeremy with a series of wild strikes but Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ector lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Jeremy. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jeremy.
Jeremy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Jeremy scores with a decent looking hook.
Ector takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy lands a leg kick that knocks Ector off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeremy punishes Ector's body with a nice straight punch.
Jeremy misses with a head kick.
Jeremy misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy walks into a straight right hand from Ector.
Jeremy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeremy keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeremy flicks out a counter leg kick but Ector steps away.
Jeremy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Jeremy.
Ector gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremy.
Jeremy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy throws a shot to the body.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Jeremy moves away and avoids it.
Ron Jeremy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeremy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Jeremy lands a two punch combo.
Jeremy slips under a jab.
Jeremy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jeremy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector wants to clinch up but Jeremy keeps it at a distance.
Jeremy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ector avoids a kick to the body.
Ector is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy scores with a jab to the head.
Jeremy digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Jeremy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick there by Jeremy.
Ector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeremy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeremy sizes up Ector with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeremy connects with a jab.
Jeremy cracks Ector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ector thuds his right hand into Jeremy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ector connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeremy.
Ector missing with a left hand there. Jeremy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ector moves out of range of the body kick from Jeremy.
As Jeremy tries to get set, Ector tries to push him back and clinch up but Jeremy manages to avoid the attempt.
Jeremy defending well as Ector loads up on a big left hand.
Jeremy throws out a counter right but Ector avoids it with no problem.
Jeremy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ector misses the body punch
and Jeremy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeremy staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy moves out of range as Ector strikes.
Ector looks to clinch
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Jeremy moves away and avoids it.
Ector scores with a jab.
Ector misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ector on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ector misses with a hook. Jeremy ducked under it nicely.
Ector's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ector duly obliges.
Ector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Ector takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jeremy lands a body shot.
Jeremy slips a jab and a cross from Ector.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Ector.
Ector closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jeremy throws a good cross that connects.
Ector connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeremy throws a leg kick which misses Ector's front leg but catches the back leg as Ector tries to avoid it.
Ector misses with a hook
and Jeremy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ector tries to clinch but Jeremy is having none of it.
Jeremy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jeremy.
Jeremy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ector is out of range and Jeremy settles back down.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
A shot to the liver by Jeremy. Beautiful body shot.
Jeremy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ector backs up against the cage.
Ector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ector blocks a head kick by Jeremy.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but Ector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ector will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ector thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jeremy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector lands a slapping body shot.
Jeremy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ector. That did some damage!
Ector misses with a straight right.
Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremy.
As Ector backs off Jeremy throws a huge counter combo but Ector manages to avoid it all.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeremy manages to avoid it.
Ector throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeremy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ector moves in looking to clinch but Jeremy pushes him off.
Jeremy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Jeremy finds it's way through Ector's defenses.
Ector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeremy. Jeremy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeremy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeremy scores with a shot to the body.
Jeremy dips to his left and cracks Ector with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Ector blocks the leg kick.
Jeremy lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jeremy.
Jeremy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ector's head.
Ector misses with a hook.
Jeremy lands with a good body shot.
Ector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeremy.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeremy manages to avoid it.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Jeremy's head but Jeremy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector throws a sloppy body shot
and Jeremy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ector wants to clinch.
Jeremy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ector.
Ector backing away here, and Jeremy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jeremy. Beautiful body shot.
Jeremy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jeremy blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy throws a hook but Ector avoids it easily.
Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeremy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeremy.
That kick from Jeremy tenderised Ector's leg. Ector is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jeremy cracks Ector with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Jeremy finds it's target.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Jeremy does it's job there.
Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ector throws an overhand right that lands on Jeremy's shoulder, as Jeremy tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector digs a good hook to Jeremy's body.
Jeremy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ector misses with a hook
letting Jeremy counter with a right hand.
Jeremy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ector.
Ector scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jeremy.
Jeremy lands with a straight right. Ector didn't see that one coming.
Ector tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jeremy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ector moves in looking to clinch but Jeremy pushes him off.
Jeremy connects with an inside leg kick.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeremy connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeremy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ector's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ector.
Jeremy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ector swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jeremy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ector. Beautiful body shot.
Ector tries to clinch
and Jeremy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ector. That did some damage!
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector misses with a double jab
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeremy cracks Ector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeremy throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jeremy can pounce on him.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector throws an off balance right hand
and Jeremy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jeremy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jeremy 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
Our winner, Ron Jeremy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 1025 p4p, 147 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 1621 p4p, 218 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Locke's choice of entrance music: What Makes a Good Man. This should be fireworks!

Pichushkin
vs
Locke

185 cm
30
195 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

175 cm
30
183 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pichushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pichushkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Locke.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the head.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pichushkin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a good cross that connects.
Pichushkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pichushkin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLocke.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin misses with a two punch combination.
Pichushkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Locke finds it's way through Pichushkin's defenses.
Nice jab there from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Pichushkin with that takedown attempt.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke lands a nice hook to Pichushkin's body. Pichushkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Pichushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin cracks Locke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin lands with a right hand.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke slips under a jab.
Pichushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pichushkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Pichushkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pichushkin with a body shot.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin lands with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Locke misses.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Locke lands a head shot.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
It looked like Pichushkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pichushkin.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Locke.

It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin cracks Locke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the cage and back into range.
Pichushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Locke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Locke.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Locke tenderised Pichushkin's leg. Pichushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Locke's head.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pichushkin, right into the meat.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke slips a jab and a cross from Pichushkin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pichushkin is defended easily by Locke.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but Locke moved away.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pichushkin looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the body
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Locke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pichushkin has got the better of the exchanges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Pichushkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a two punch combo.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Pichushkin sees coming a mile off.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pichushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Locke slams his shin into Pichushkin's torso.
Pichushkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Pichushkin only half commits.
Locke throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Locke lands with a cross.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pichushkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke scores with a body shot.
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Locke's head.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Nice cross by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke throws a series of strikes that have Pichushkin backpedaling.
Locke cracks Pichushkin with an open hand slap.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin darts in looking for a takedown but Locke gets double underhooks and turns Pichushkin into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Locke's head backwards.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Locke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Pichushkin - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke clinches up with Pichushkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pichushkin is keeping busy.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Pichushkin.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Pichushkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.

Pichushkin jumps guard and drags Locke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin trying to control the position.
Locke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Pichushkin working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily.

Pichushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.
Pichushkin trying to control the position.

Pichushkin working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pichushkin 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
A very excited looking Alexander Pichushkin 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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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Secoy (ranked 322 p4p, 45 weight class) and Guido Gloom (ranked 631 p4p, 98 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Secoy
vs
Gloom

188 cm
34
210 lbs
20 - 7 - 1

192 cm
36
222 lbs
31 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Azamat Secoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secoy misses with a body shot

so Gloom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gloom trying to control but Secoy is working from the bottom.

Secoy looking for a guillotine here but Gloom defends easily.
Gloom trying to control but Secoy is working from the bottom.
Gloom forces his way into half guard.
Gloom is trying to control. Secoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gloom has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secoy wants to improve his position but Gloom is controlling well.

Gloom is looking for a kimura here.
Gloom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Secoy defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gloom seems to be looking for submissions.
Gloom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Gloom is looking for a kimura here.
Gloom wants to pass to mount but Secoy is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gloom moves into full mount! Secoy won't be happy about that!
Gloom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Secoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom trying to control but Secoy is having none of it.

Gloom is working for a guillotine from mount but Secoy frees his head quite easily.
Secoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gloom throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Secoy because Gloom loaded up on that one.
Secoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gloom throws some wild stikes that Secoy manages to avoid easily.
Secoy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Secoy is squirming around, avoiding Gloom's attempts to control the action.
Gloom thowing shots but they're missing.
Secoy can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Gloom there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Secoy is squirming around, avoiding Gloom's attempts to control the action.
Secoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gloom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Secoy's head.
Secoy wants to get back to full guard.

Gloom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Secoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Gloom is keen to just control but Secoy is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Secoy wants to improve his position but Gloom is controlling well.
Gloom trying to mount his opponent but Secoy defends it.
Secoy tries to roll over but Gloom keeps him under control.

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

Secoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gloom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Secoy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Secoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gloom under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Secoy.

Secoy gets tackled into the cage by Gloom. Gloom maintains the clinch.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gloom's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gloom.
Gloom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Secoy tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Gloom prevents a body shot from Secoy.
Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gloom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Secoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom tries to work over Secoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gloom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Secoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gloom scores with a shoulder strike.
Secoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Secoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gloom tries to pull guard but Secoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Gloom drops back down to his feet.
Azamat Secoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Gloom taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Secoy's elbow.
Gloom jumps guard but Secoy stands there with Gloom around his waist. Gloom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Secoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gloom prevents a body shot from Secoy.
Gloom can't find room to land a body shot as Secoy controls the action.
Secoy prevents the takedown attempt.
Secoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Secoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gloom or not.
Gloom is breathing heavily.
Gloom blocks a body shot from Secoy.
Secoy lands a shoulder strike.
Secoy tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Secoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gloom controls his hands.
Secoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Secoy.
Secoy tries to throw a body punch but Gloom avoids it by throwing Secoy back against the cage.
Gloom tries to work over Secoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Secoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gloom.
Secoy working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gloom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gloom struggles to land a body shot inside as Secoy controls his hands.
Gloom blocks an uppercut.

Gloom pulls guard effortlessly.
Secoy pushes down on Gloom's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gloom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gloom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Secoy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gloom is looking for a sweep. Secoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Secoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gloom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gloom is trying to get back to full guard.
Gloom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Gloom looking for submissions off his back.
Secoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Secoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Secoy trying to pass the guard but Gloom defending well.
Gloom wants to control but Secoy is keeping busy.
Secoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gloom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gloom is trying to get back to full guard.
Secoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Secoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Secoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gloom's head.
Secoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Secoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gloom controlling the position well.
Secoy trying to mount his opponent but Gloom defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gloom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Secoy pulls his head out easily.
Gloom is looking to control Secoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gloom avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azamat Secoy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Secoy looks to land a body kick but Gloom moved away.
Secoy takes a swing at Gloom's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Secoy finds it's target.
Gloom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Secoy.
Secoy scores with a jab.
Gloom slips a straight right by Secoy.
Gloom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Secoy defends well and Gloom ends up having to push Secoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Secoy there.
Secoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secoy connects with a body shot that sends Gloom's belly button to the back.
Secoy throws a jab when Gloom was well out of range.
Secoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Secoy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Secoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gloom.
Gloom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Secoy throws a hook to the side of Gloom's head but Gloom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gloom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Secoy defends it well.
Gloom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Secoy throws out the jab.
Gloom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Secoy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gloom ducks under a wild hook from Secoy.
Gloom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Secoy.
The fighters circling - Secoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gloom tries to counter it with a takedown but Secoy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gloom moves out of range as Secoy strikes.
Gloom slips under a jab from Secoy.
Gloom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gloom tries to clinch but Secoy is having none of it.
Secoy misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secoy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Secoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Secoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gloom doesn't seem phased though.
Gloom moves out of range of the strikes.
Gloom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Azamat Secoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Secoy drives through and clinches with Gloom against the cage.
Secoy digs a right hand underneath Gloom's ribcage. Gloom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Secoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gloom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gloom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gloom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gloom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Secoy.
Gloom tries to pull guard but Secoy won't allow it.
Azamat Secoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Gloom is trying to pull guard but Secoy has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloom jumps guard but Secoy stands there with Gloom around his waist. Gloom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gloom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gloom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Secoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Secoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Secoy.
Secoy scores with a hook to the body.
Secoy scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Secoy - that landed with a thud.
Secoy tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Secoy misses with a punch to the body.
Gloom misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Secoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Secoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gloom backwards.
Secoy lands an uppercut.
Gloom struggles to land a body shot inside as Secoy controls his hands.
Secoy tries to work over Gloom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Secoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Secoy tries to throw a body punch but Gloom avoids it by throwing Secoy back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Azamat Secoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Secoy tries to work over Gloom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gloom prevents a body shot from Secoy.
Secoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gloom stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Secoy.
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!
Secoy lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Secoy.
Secoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Secoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gloom backwards.
Secoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Secoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Secoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Secoy tries to work over Gloom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gloom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Secoy lands a nice hook to Gloom's body. Gloom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Secoy misses.
Secoy misses with a wild combination.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Secoy tests Gloom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Secoy throws a head kick but Gloom moves out of range.
Gloom feints the counter takedown.
Secoy sizes up Gloom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Secoy misses.
Gloom tries to counter with a clinch but Secoy shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gloom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Secoy.
Gloom tries to clinch up but Secoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Gloom blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Secoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Secoy stuns Gloom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Gloom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Secoy is trying to keep Gloom in close.

Secoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Secoy controls Gloom momentarily but Gloom frees himself.
Gloom trying to control but Secoy is working from the bottom.
Guido Gloom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Secoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gloom is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom pushes down on Secoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloom wants to take a breather but Secoy is having none of it.
Secoy tries to get to full guard but Gloom has control of the leg.
Secoy wants to get back to full guard but Gloom has mounted him!
Secoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Secoy wants to control but Gloom is keeping busy.
Secoy tries to get to full guard but Gloom has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy is refusing to be controlled, as Gloom sits in half guard.
Secoy is pressing down on Gloom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gloom looking to sit in guard and control but Secoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Secoy wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving.

Gloom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Secoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Secoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gloom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Secoy passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secoy trying to control the position but Gloom is working away.
Gloom defending against the ground and pound.
Secoy is chipping away with strikes.
Gloom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Secoy off and has taken his back!
Secoy is really stuck here.

Gloom has managed to slip his arm under Secoy's chin. This could be all over... yep, Secoy is tapping out! Submission win for Gloom.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guido Gloom!
Guido Gloom is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Guido Gloom 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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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 494 p4p, 51 weight class) and Korean Zombie (ranked 272 p4p, 33 weight class). Jernit comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Awolnation. Zombie has chosen ZOMBIE as his entrance music. Korean Zombie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jernit
vs
Zombie

177 cm
29
146 lbs
26 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

THE END 32

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zombie scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zombie 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.
Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zombie manages to circle out of the way.
Zombie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit slips a jab from Zombie.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zombie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Zombie off balance momentarily.
Zombie needs to keep his hands up - Jernit had a free shot at his head there.
Korean Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jernit connects with a jab.
Zombie misses with a straight left.
Zombie is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
Zombie looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
As Zombie tries to get set, Jernit tries to push him back and clinch up but Zombie manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Zombie.
Some wild striking there from Jernit.

Jernit clinches with his opponent.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jernit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but Zombie blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Zombie throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Zombie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zombie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Zombie tries a knee to the head but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zombie's elbow.
Jernit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jernit.
Zombie misses with an elbow over the top.
Zombie lands a nice uppercut.
Zombie lands a nice knee to the body.
Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zombie working aggressively here.
Jernit avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zombie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zombie misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Jernit landing knees to the head.
Zombie avoiding damage as Jernit throws knees to the body.
Jernit throws an elbow but it misses.
Zombie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jernit avoids it.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Jernit managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
Jernit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jernit.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie.
Jernit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zombie or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Zombie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jernit blocks it with crossed arms.
Jernit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Zombie.
Jernit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jernit lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jernit on the inside.
Zombie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Jernit.
Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Zombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Zombie controls his hands.
Zombie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zombie throws an elbow that misses.
Zombie lands a nice uppercut.
Zombie landing knees to the body.
Zombie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zombie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Zombie blocks an elbow strike.
Zombie throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
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!
Jernit pushes off an throws an elbow but Zombie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jernit avoids the elbow strike from Zombie, against the cage.
Jernit tries to work over Zombie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zombie throws an elbow that misses.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zombie lands an elbow inside.
Zombie misses with a body punch.
Zombie misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zombie.
Jernit lands an elbow inside that Zombie shrugs off.
Jernit blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Jernit on the inside.
Jernit tries to work over Zombie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zombie misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit lands an elbow inside.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jernit.
Zombie lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Bunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Jernit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zombie back to the cage. Jernit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zombie tries to clinch up but Jernit circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Zombie's leg. Zombie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jernit lands a head kick!
Zombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zombie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zombie is looking to clinch.
Zombie lands a jab to the head.
Zombie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Zombie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.

Zombie closes the distance and clinches.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zombie blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zombie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit lands an uppercut.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jernit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie takes a shot to the head.
Jernit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zombie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Zombie lands a nice uppercut.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zombie lands a damaging elbow.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zombie avoiding damage as Jernit throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Zombie lands an elbow just above Jernit 's eye.
Zombie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Zombie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Zombie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Zombie misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zombie throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Zombie walks into a straight right hand from Jernit.
A head kick from Zombie lands but Jernit takes it in his stride.
Jernit walks into a straight right hand from Zombie.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zombie.
Jernit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zombie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombie throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zombie misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jernit feints and then cracks Zombie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zombie down.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zombie thinking.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zombie throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Jernit gets a clinch.
Zombie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
Zombie prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit avoids a wild elbow strike from Zombie.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zombie can do to turn this around?
Jernit blocks the elbow strike.
Jernit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zombie misses with the head strike.
Jernit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Zombie throws an elbow that misses.

Jernit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Zombie looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zombie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zombie misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit misses the jab.
Zombie ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Zombie.
Zombie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zombie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Zombie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zombie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zombie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Zombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jernit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jernit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zombie or not.
Zombie misses with the head strike.
Zombie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zombie throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit's cut.
That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zombie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Zombie misses.
Zombie is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
Zombie swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Zombie throws an off balance right hand
and Zombie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zombie tries to clinch up.
Zombie is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
Zombie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zombie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Zombie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zombie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zombie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zombie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zombie is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
Zombie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Zombie lands.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zombie is able to avoid easily.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Jernit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zombie missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit lands a body shot.
Zombie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Zombie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Jernit catches Zombie right on the button with a cross.
Zombie throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
Zombie misses with a body shot

and Jernit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zombie throws a head punch that misses.
Zombie dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
Zombie misses with the head strike.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jernit.
Zombie working aggressively here.
Jernit lands with a left to the head.
Jernit pushes Zombie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Jernit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jernit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zombie's brow.
Jernit is working Zombie over against the cage.
Jernit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Zombie pushes off an throws an elbow but Jernit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jernit lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Jernit cracks Zombie with a nice body shot.
Jernit blocks the elbow strike.

Jernit drops Zombie with a big knee straight up the middle! Zombie is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Zombie is rocked!
Zombie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zombie is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zombie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Zombie! Jernit dives in looking to finish! Zombie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Bunt Jernit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.