GR 4: Kimura vs Kaapio PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Superb Junior (ranked 6866 p4p, 541 weight class) and Sebastian Kluba (ranked 7634 p4p, 571 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Junior
vs
Kluba

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Superb Junior !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior shoots for a takedown but Kluba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Junior clinches with his opponent.

Junior breaks the clinch.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Kluba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Superb Junior . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior .
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Kluba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Kluba sprawls well. He's pushed Junior 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Junior tries to counter by clinching up but Kluba breaks away and moves out of range.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior tries to clinch up
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba slaps away a takedown attempt from Junior , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kluba throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Junior 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Kluba circles away.
Kluba's coach down at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kluba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kluba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kluba defends well and Junior ends up having to push Kluba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Junior is looking to clinch but Kluba is avoiding it.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Kluba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior tries to clinch there but Kluba circles away.
Kluba throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away.
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior .
Junior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Junior shoots in and drives through. Kluba sprawls well.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Kluba shows good takedown defense.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Junior moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Junior fails with the takedown
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba throws a right hand that Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior also avoids with ease.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba slaps away a takedown attempt from Junior , before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kluba avoids it really well and circles away.
Junior staying out of range there.
Junior goes for a double leg but Kluba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kluba continues to drive forward.
Junior dives in and grabs Kluba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kluba pushes down on Junior 's head and hops out.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Kluba.

Junior is rocked!
Kluba sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Junior 's defenses. It connects perfectly with Junior 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Kluba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raging Bitch (ranked 7437 p4p, 634 weight class) and Hammer Time (ranked 5450 p4p, 580 weight class). Bitch comes to the cage accompanied by Who is He?. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bitch
vs
Time

200 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raging Bitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hammer Time!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch scores with a nice right hand.
Time lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Bitch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bitch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.
Time misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitch.
Bitch moves out of range as Time strikes.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Time moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Time looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Bitch takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Bitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Time doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammer Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time misses with a wild body shot.
Bitch is looking to wear down Time with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot lands for Bitch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time misses with an uppercut. Bitch saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bitch connects with a leg kick. Time looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bitch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Time throws a hook to the side of Bitch's head but Bitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Time blocks a low kick nicely.
Time tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Time moves out of range as Bitch strikes.
Time checks a leg kick.
Time throws a right hand that misses
and Bitch counters with a left and a right that stings Time.
Time lands a nice shot that snaps Bitch's head back.
Bitch misses with an uppercut.
Time swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time looks to land a left hand but Bitch moved out of range nicely.
Bitch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Time thuds his right hand into Bitch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bitch misses with a low kick.
Bitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bitch throws an off balance right hand
and Time counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Time connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bitch. Bitch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bitch connects with a body shot.
Bitch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Hammer Time has been cut.
Bitch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Bitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Time misses with a left hand
and Bitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Time looks winded!
Bitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bitch lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch is looking to slow Time down with leg kicks.
Bitch throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Time has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bitch misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bitch.
Bitch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Time on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Time on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bitch jabs Time to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Time moves out of range as Bitch throws a body kick.
A cross from Bitch lands.
Bitch scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bitch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raging Bitch!
After winning the bout, Raging Bitch 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
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mon (ranked 5747 p4p, 557 weight class) and Kappa Knox (ranked 5932 p4p, 567 weight class). Knox has chosen 'Til I Collapse | Eminem as his entrance music. Steve Mon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mon
vs
Knox

188 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Mon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kappa Knox!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mon at a distance.
Mon throws a lazy head kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand.

It looks like Steve Mon has been cut.
Mon misses with the combination.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox tests Mon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Mon misses.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Knox cracks Mon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him?

Mon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox jabs at Mon's body.
Mon is breathing heavily.
Mon misses with a double jab
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mon shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Mon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox connects with the punch.

Steve Mon's cut is getting worse.

Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mon sprawling to the canvas! Mon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knox finish him?!
Oh Mon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mon keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mon head around and knocks him out cold! Knox hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox 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
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 5071 p4p, 353 weight class) and Dontae Shraeder (ranked 5819 p4p, 376 weight class). The key to victory for Dwight Schrute has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Schrute
vs
Shraeder

170 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dontae Shraeder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute connects with a crisp jab.
Schrute with a jab.
Schrute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schrute throws a looping overhand right but Shraeder ducks down to avoid it.
Shraeder feints the counter takedown.
Schrute scores with a nice head shot.
Schrute looks to throw the jab but Shraeder is out of range.
Schrute lands with a cross.
Shraeder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schrute manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shraeder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Schrute has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Schrute tests Shraeder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shraeder shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shraeder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Shraeder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schrute keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schrute blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shraeder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shraeder.
Shraeder wants to take a breather but Schrute is having none of it.
Shraeder works his way into side control.
Schrute gets back to half guard.
Shraeder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schrute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraeder winds up and cracks Schrute with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schrute is trying to maintain the position but Shraeder is very close to passing his half guard.
Shraeder wants to pass to mount but Schrute is defending the position.
Shraeder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schrute keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shraeder looks to land a strike but Schrute avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schrute avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schrute preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraeder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shraeder digs a good hook to Schrute's body.
Schrute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schrute connects with a right hand. Shraeder shakes it off.
Shraeder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Shraeder clinches up with Schrute and pushes him back against the cage.
Shraeder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schrute fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schrute just misses with a punch to the body.
Shraeder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schrute scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shraeder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been informed that Shraeder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shraeder shoots in but no luck this time.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dontae Shraeder.
Schrute tests Shraeder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shraeder misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shraeder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dwight Schrute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schrute 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.
Shraeder tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Schrute.
A big left from Schrute misses.
Shraeder shoots in but Schrute avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shraeder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schrute connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shraeder scrambles back to his feet.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Shraeder.
Shraeder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schrute misses with a head kick.
Schrute throws a sloppy head kick and Shraeder moves out of range easily.
Schrute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shraeder moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shraeder rushes Schrute and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Shraeder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schrute throws a body punch but Shraeder moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Schrute enables Shraeder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schrute manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shraeder throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shraeder is looking to work some ground and pound but Schrute has wrist control.
Schrute keeping full guard, as Shraeder tries to pass.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Shraeder from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraeder throws a strike but Schrute rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Shraeder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraeder trying to control the position here.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Shraeder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shraeder has control of Schrute's left arm, preventing Schrute from doing any damage.
Schrute wants to control from the top but Shraeder keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schrute misses with a combination

and Shraeder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schrute won't be happy with that.
Schrute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Shraeder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schrute managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shraeder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraeder with the ground and pound but Schrute regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Schrute moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraeder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shraeder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schrute looking to control.
Schrute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shraeder's guard.

Shraeder trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Shraeder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shraeder pulls Schrute in to control the position.
Schrute won't allow Shraeder to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shraeder pulls Schrute in close to his closed guard and prevents Schrute from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shraeder wants to stand up but Schrute is controlling him.

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

Dontae Shraeder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Shraeder.
Shraeder goes for a double leg but Schrute avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schrute continues to drive forward.
Shraeder thumps Schrute with a low kick.
Shraeder darts in looking for a takedown but Schrute gets double underhooks and turns Shraeder into the cage.
Schrute works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Schrute finds it's way through Shraeder's defenses.
Schrute throws a right hand that Shraeder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shraeder also avoids with ease.
Schrute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schrute misses the shot to the body.
Schrute connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraeder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schrute tries to avoid it but Shraeder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schrute to the ground. Schrute escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dontae Shraeder.
Nice defenses there by Shraeder.
Schrute looks to land a right hand but Shraeder moved out of range.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shraeder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schrute. Shraeder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schrute connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schrute tests Shraeder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut

and Shraeder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shraeder lands with a punch from half guard.
Shraeder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrute's head.
Shraeder thows a huge punch but Schrute dodges it nicely.
Schrute keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shraeder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shraeder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schrute gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraeder throws a strike but Schrute rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Shraeder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraeder can do to turn this around?

Shraeder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schrute escapes and throws Shraeder's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shraeder is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shraeder can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraeder wants to get back to his feet but Schrute drags him back down.
Schrute is looking to take a break and control but Shraeder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shraeder is looking to regain half guard here but Schrute keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shraeder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrute blocks a head kick by Shraeder.
Shraeder slips a straight right by Schrute.
Shraeder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shraeder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shraeder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schrute lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shraeder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrute throws an off balance right hand

and Shraeder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Schrute showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schrute has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Schrute!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwight Schrute thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nuclear Penguin (ranked 4956 p4p, 469 weight class) and Jay Woodley (ranked 5765 p4p, 507 weight class). Penguin comes to the cage accompanied by Mardy Bum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penguin
vs
Woodley

179 cm
18
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nuclear Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley tries to clinch up but Penguin circles away and keeps his distance.
Penguin tried to counter with a leg kick but Woodley avoided it.
Woodley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch but Penguin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woodley is looking to clinch.
Penguin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penguin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woodley moves to clinch but Penguin breaks away

and Penguin counters with a shoot takedown. Woodley fights it but they end up in guard.

Woodley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penguin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penguin controls the pace.
Penguin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woodley's head.

Penguin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penguin content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Woodley working for a triangle but Penguin defends it easily.
Woodley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penguin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penguin 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.
Penguin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penguin landing some decent shots from guard.

Woodley is looking for a triangle but Penguin pushes his legs off easily.
Penguin scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penguin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Woodley looking for subs off his back but Penguin has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penguin lands a nice short elbow.
Woodley is trying to get back to full guard.

Woodley actively working from the bottom here.

Woodley is defending against the submission attempts here by Penguin.
Penguin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin lands with a punch from half guard.
Penguin lands strikes from half guard.
Penguin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penguin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Woodley tries to hold on but Penguin pushes him away.
Woodley working to try and regain half guard.
Penguin working the ground and pound effectively.
Penguin landing shots from mount.
Woodley is desperately trying to improve his position but Penguin has a good base and remains in mount.
Penguin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Penguin connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Woodley is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penguin landing strikes from the mount.
Woodley is still in real trouble! Can Penguin finish him?
Woodley tries to hold on but Penguin pushes him away.
Penguin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woodley's face.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Penguin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penguin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Woodley bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Penguin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuclear Penguin!
Nuclear Penguin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Anderson (ranked 4854 p4p, 420 weight class) and Gernai Fangannu (ranked 5792 p4p, 462 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Anderson
vs
Fangannu

200 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelly Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gernai Fangannu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fangannu forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Fangannu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fangannu backwards.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Fangannu takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Gernai Fangannu has been cut.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Fangannu trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fangannu into the cage.
Fangannu misses with a knee to the head.
Fangannu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fangannu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fangannu tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Fangannu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fangannu misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fangannu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fangannu trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fangannu backwards.
Fangannu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fangannu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fangannu backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangannu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Fangannu misses with a knee strike.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fangannu backwards.
Fangannu looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Fangannu takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Fangannu in his tracks for a moment.

Fangannu is rocked!
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Fangannu in his tracks for a moment.
Fangannu is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Gernai Fangannu's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fangannu with a big uppercut! Fangannu tries to clinch up but Anderson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fangannu to the mat! Fangannu covers up and Anderson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kelly Anderson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Po Anubis (ranked 6206 p4p, 511 weight class) and Sean Dickinson (ranked 4566 p4p, 444 weight class). Po Anubis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Anubis
vs
Dickinson

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Po Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dickinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anubis tries to clinch up but Dickinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Anubis blocks a jab.
Anubis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anubis.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickinson moves away.
Anubis looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson slips a jab and a cross from Anubis.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Anubis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anubis throws a right and a left that Dickinson avoids nicely.
Dickinson throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
Anubis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson misses with a hook.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Dickinson. That snapped Anubis's head back.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
Anubis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dickinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anubis misses with a double jab.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
Anubis blocks a jab.
Anubis throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anubis throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickinson counters with a straight right hand.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Anubis misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anubis misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Anubis throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anubis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson is trying to counter with his kicks.

Anubis takes the fight into the clinch.
Anubis lands with a short shot to the head.

Anubis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dickinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anubis throws a nice looking combination but Dickinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anubis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dickinson slips a jab and a cross from Anubis.
Dickinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anubis throws a combination. Dickinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anubis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anubis. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis throws a nice looking combination but Dickinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anubis throws a nice looking combination but Dickinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anubis on the side of the head.
Dickinson defending well as Anubis loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Dickinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickinson.
Anubis fails to land with a series of punches.
Anubis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dickinson throws a big shot that misses.
Dickinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anubis misses with a straight left.
Anubis works the jab nicely.
Dickinson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anubis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anubis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anubis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson misses with an elbow over the top.

Anubis manages to break the clinch.
Dickinson throws a right hand that Anubis ducks under and follows up with a left that Anubis also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Anubis.
Anubis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anubis.
Po Anubis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anubis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anubis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickinson slips a jab from Anubis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dickinson.
Anubis throws a right hand that Dickinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dickinson also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anubis clobbers Dickinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dickinson throws a push kick but Anubis slaps the foot to one side.
Anubis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dickinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anubis misses with a few strikes there.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Anubis with a hook.
Dickinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Po Anubis has been cut.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Dickinson seems unphased.
Anubis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickinson can do to turn this around?
Anubis scores with a jab. Dickinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anubis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickinson.
Anubis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Anubis misses with a hook.
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!
Anubis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anubis misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson slips a jab and a cross from Anubis.
Dickinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anubis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickinson throws the left hand but Anubis avoids the punch easily.
Anubis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anubis looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Anubis.
Po Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis looks to land a combination but Dickinson avoids it well.
Dickinson throws a counter combo.
Anubis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Anubis misses with a body shot.
Dickinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anubis throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis throws a right hand that misses
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anubis swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dickinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anubis circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis slips a jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson slips a straight right by Anubis.
Dickinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anubis throws a right hand that Dickinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dickinson also avoids with ease.
Anubis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dickinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anubis throws a looping overhand right but Dickinson ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anubis fails to land with a series of punches.
Anubis misses with a combination
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Anubis fails to land with a series of punches.
Anubis connects with a single shot there.
Dickinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anubis in his tracks.
Dickinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Anubis misses.
Dickinson throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
Po Anubis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anubis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Dickinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anubis slips under a jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Anubis moves away and avoids it.
Anubis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickinson.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis throws a right and a left that Dickinson avoids nicely.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
Anubis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickinson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anubis throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
Anubis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anubis throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anubis throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anubis misses with a hook.
Dickinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Anubis misses the target.
Dickinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anubis tries to clinch up but Dickinson circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Po Anubis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Po Anubis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Anubis moved out of range nicely.
Anubis looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anubis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anubis.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickinson moves away.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
Dickinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut
and Anubis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anubis misses with a double jab.
Po Anubis is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis throws the left hand but Dickinson avoids the punch easily.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickinson.
Anubis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anubis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
Anubis throws a body shot but no joy.
Anubis misses with a body shot.
Dickinson moves out of range as Anubis strikes.
Anubis tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dickinson lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Anubis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dickinson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson throws a big shot that misses.
Anubis misses with a body shot.
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anubis has time to react.
Anubis is looking to clinch.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Anubis moves out of range.
Anubis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
Anubis throws a series of punches but Dickinson avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Anubis throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anubis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
Anubis looks to throw the jab but Dickinson is out of range.
Dickinson dodges the punch combination from Anubis.
Dickinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dickinson. That's going to slow Anubis down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Anubis scores with a four punch combination!
Dickinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
Anubis lands a slapping body shot.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Anubis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anubis.
Anubis throws a looping overhand right but Dickinson ducks down to avoid it.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
Dickinson loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
Anubis throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anubis, as that shot connected.
Anubis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anubis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickinson.
Sean Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis misses with a wild combination.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Po Anubis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dickinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick. Anubis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anubis misses with a right hand
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anubis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dickinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Po Anubis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anubis 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Po Anubis!
Po Anubis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Battist (ranked 4313 p4p, 501 weight class) and A A Ron Jenkins (ranked 3522 p4p, 453 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music. Cody Battist has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Battist
vs
A Ron Jenkins

188 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Battist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, A A Ron Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Battist. Those never looked like landing.
Battist with a hook.

It looks like A A Ron Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Battist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Battist swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Battist misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Battist swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battist scores with a nice head shot.
Battist avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battist finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Battist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battist takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Cody Battist has been cut.
Cody Battist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Battist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Battist moves away
and Battist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Battist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Battist moves out of range.
Battist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from Battist.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Battist circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Battist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Battist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That has opened up A A Ron Jenkins's cut even more.

Battist cracks Jenkins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Battist has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jenkins to stand back up!

Jenkins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jenkins stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Battist runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Battist!
A A Ron Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent simply wanted it more than I did. I am going to reevaluate my game plan and come back stronger. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seto Kaiba (ranked 3270 p4p, 352 weight class) and Tomas Blanca (ranked 4193 p4p, 422 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kaiba
vs
Blanca

186 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seto Kaiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Blanca!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanca scores with a body shot.
Blanca misses with a double jab.
Kaiba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaiba manages to avoid it.

Blanca moves into range and clinches up with Kaiba.
Kaiba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blanca misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Blanca.
Kaiba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blanca is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaiba has double underhooks.
Blanca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaiba's elbow.
Blanca has had enough of the clinch but Kaiba keeps him there for the moment.
Blanca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blanca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaiba has Blanca pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blanca manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blanca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanca struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaiba controls his hands.

Kaiba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaiba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blanca is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kaiba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Blanca is looking to defend but Kaiba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Blanca! Kaiba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Blanca taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seto Kaiba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC (ranked 3630 p4p, 173 weight class) and Ruma Kaapio (ranked 2910 p4p, 147 weight class). The key to victory for Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC
vs
Kaapio

155 cm
25
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruma Kaapio!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaapio throws a hook to the side of KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's head but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC swings around for an armbar but Kaapio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC keeping moving, preventing Kaapio from controlling successfully.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looking for subs off his back but Kaapio has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaapio trying to pass the guard but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kaapio has passed into side control.

Kaapio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kaapio's guard! Nice work there by KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!

Kaapio is looking for a triangle but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC pushes his legs off easily.
Kaapio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Kaapio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaapio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaapio trying to keep a closed guard but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is proving a slippery customer.

Kaapio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaapio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to control from the top but Kaapio keeps moving.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaapio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC passes Kaapio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaapio wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control the pace.
Kaapio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaapio is not content to let KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC control the position.
Kaapio tries to get to full guard but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has control of the leg.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC seems to be working for a kimura but Kaapio defends the submission attempt.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to free his trapped foot but Kaapio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaapio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to take a breather but Kaapio is having none of it.

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

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

Kaapio pushes KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC up against the cage in a clinch.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has clasped his hands together around Kaapio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking to take a break and control but Kaapio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaapio tries to improve position but can't.
Kaapio wants to control but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to advance to mount but Kaapio denies him.
Kaapio sneaks back into half guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kaapio!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to control the pace but Kaapio is squirming around nicely.
Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaapio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is controlling the pace.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaapio can do to turn this around?
Kaapio is looking to improve his position.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to pass the guard but Kaapio is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaapio is trying to control but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC manages to pass to mount!
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaapio is looking to improve his position but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC isn't that keen on the idea.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looking to control but Kaapio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaapio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaapio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaapio moves into full guard.

Kaapio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC controlling from the top position.
Kaapio keeping full guard, as KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaapio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has Kaapio in his guard.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaapio uses it to pass to side control.
The strikes coming from Kaapio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kaapio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kaapio's guard! Nice work there by KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC dominated that second round.
That's time! KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Kaapio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaapio wants to get back to full guard.
Kaapio wants to sweep but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has passed to side control!
Kaapio manages to get back to half guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking to advance position but Kaapio won't allow it.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to mount his opponent but Kaapio defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control the action but Kaapio is working from the bottom.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC not doing much here.

Kaapio makes his way to full guard, as KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC worked for a kimura.
Kaapio trying to keep a closed guard but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC stopping the sweep attempt from Kaapio.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control but Kaapio is working from the bottom.
Kaapio pulls KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC in close to his closed guard and prevents KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kaapio on his heels. He'll look to pass Kaapio's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaapio swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kaapio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control but Kaapio is working from the bottom.
Kaapio wants to improve his position but instead KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has moved into half guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaapio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is working for a submission of some sort.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control from Kaapio's half guard. Kaapio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control but Kaapio is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!