ACB - Amateur League 105 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Collins (ranked 4683 p4p, 60 weight class) and Diego Maxiduz (ranked 7187 p4p, 92 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Maxiduz

176 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Maxiduz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxiduz walks into a jab.
Collins clobbers Maxiduz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Collins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maxiduz's guard.
Maxiduz trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.

Maxiduz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Collins stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maxiduz throws up his legs and catches Collins in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Collins tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maxiduz! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diego Maxiduz!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Beauzart (ranked 7203 p4p, 94 weight class) and Hideo Hayashi (ranked 6405 p4p, 83 weight class). Hayashi has chosen The Charmels - As Long As I've Got You as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Beauzart
vs
Hayashi

194 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolfgang Beauzart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hideo Hayashi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayashi misses with a takedown attempt - Beauzart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beauzart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Hayashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hayashi lands in his opponent's guard.

Hayashi drops back looking for a leg! Beauzart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beauzart manages to kick Hayashi off! Hayashi jumps back into Beauzart's guard.

Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hayashi drops back looking for a leg! Beauzart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beauzart manages to kick Hayashi off! Hayashi jumps back into Beauzart's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Hayashi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beauzart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hayashi, into his guard.

Hayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beauzart defends it easily.
Hayashi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beauzart is aware though and is defending well.

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

Hayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beauzart is aware though and is defending well.

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

Hayashi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Beauzart rolls with it to try and escape but Hayashi cranks on the arm and Beauzart is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideo Hayashi!
An out of breath Hideo Hayashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Packin Paulie (ranked 4846 p4p, 62 weight class) and Beo Wulf (ranked 5556 p4p, 73 weight class). Beo Wulf is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Paulie
vs
Wulf

190 cm
25
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Packin Paulie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Beo Wulf!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf throws a leg kick but Paulie checks it.
Paulie misses with a hook to the body
and Wulf counters with a straight right hand.
Wulf thuds a left hand into Paulie's body.

Wulf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paulie, pushing him back against the cage.
Wulf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paulie's efforts to push away.
Wulf lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wulf.
Paulie wants to break free but Wulf has control.

Wulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Wulf clinches up with Paulie and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Wulf to work.
Still in the clinch, Wulf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paulie has had enough of the clinch but Wulf keeps him there for the moment.
Paulie has had enough of the clinch but Wulf keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Paulie's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Wulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wulf cracks Paulie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wulf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wulf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Wulf pushes Paulie up against the cage in a clinch.
Wulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Wulf breaks from the clinch.
Paulie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paulie throws out the jab.

Paulie darts in and clinches Wulf up against the cage.
Paulie working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Paulie clinches up with Wulf and pushes him back against the cage.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Wulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Paulie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wulf scores with a shot to the side of Paulie's head.
Wulf gets through Paulie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paulie takes a shot to the head.
Wulf lands a shoulder strike.
Paulie working hard to break the clinch.
Wulf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulie has had enough of the clinch but Wulf keeps him there for the moment.
Wulf lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulie backwards.
Paulie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paulie blocks an elbow strike.
Wulf pushes Paulie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Wulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulie misses with an uppercut. Wulf saw that one coming.

Paulie forces Wulf back against the cage and clinches.
Wulf digs a right hand underneath Paulie's ribcage. Paulie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Wulf - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wulf.
Wulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paulie avoids the elbow strike from Wulf, against the cage.
Wulf misses with an elbow strike.
Wulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wulf lands with a left to the head.
Paulie wants to get back to striking at distance but Wulf won't allow it.
Paulie wants to stall.
Paulie wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Wulf on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf is struggling to control the position.
Come on Wulf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paulie can't find room to land a body shot as Wulf controls the action.
Wulf lands a left hand.

Wulf manages to break the clinch.
Paulie misses with a left hand
and Wulf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wulf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paulie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paulie throws a big counter combination but Wulf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Wulf moves into range and clinches up with Paulie.
Wulf lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulie backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wulf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Paulie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wulf looks to land a combination. Paulie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paulie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Packin Paulie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulie takes a swing at Wulf's ribcage but misses.
Paulie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paulie duly obliges.
Paulie misses with a combination
and Wulf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Wulf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wulf lands a nice uppercut.
Wulf lands with a short shot to the head.
Beo Wulf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paulie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wulf has him pressed against the cage.
Wulf blocks a body shot from Paulie.
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!
Paulie has had enough of the clinch but Wulf keeps him there for the moment.
Paulie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paulie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wulf.
Paulie blocks the elbow strike.
Wulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wulf.

Wulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Paulie does no damage.
Paulie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Wulf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wulf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Wulf clinches.
Wulf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Wulf manages to break the clinch.
Paulie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wulf counters with a straight right hand.
Wulf throws a nice looking combination but Paulie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Wulf finds it's way through Paulie's defenses.
Paulie swats away the attempt to clinch by Wulf.
Beo Wulf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paulie misses the shot to the body.
Wulf looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulie misses with a two punch combination.
Wulf lunges at Paulie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paulie's hand.
Wulf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paulie. Paulie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paulie throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Paulie misses the target.
Paulie drops his hands momentarily and Wulf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wulf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wulf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Paulie misses.
Despite the aggression on Wulf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paulie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paulie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Paulie tries to keep at a distance but Wulf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulie or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wulf scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Wulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wulf connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paulie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wulf throws a combination. Paulie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Paulie clinches up against the cage.
Paulie avoids a wild elbow strike from Wulf.
A short right from Wulf on the inside.
Wulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Wulf scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wulf lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulie tries to throw a body punch but Wulf avoids it by throwing Paulie back against the cage.
Wulf lands a right hand.
Paulie can't break the clinch.
Paulie is looking to break free of the clinch but Wulf has double underhooks.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wulf.
Paulie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paulie wants to break free but Wulf has control.
Wulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulie tries to circle away but Wulf has him pinned against the cage.
Wulf tries to land a knee to the head but Paulie blocks with his arms.
Paulie misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Wulf.

Wulf breaks the clinch.

Paulie clinches up against the cage.
Wulf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulie backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beo Wulf 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! This is the final round!

Paulie misses with an uppercut.
Wulf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wulf lands a nice shot that snaps Paulie's head back.
Wulf throws a series of punches but Paulie moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wulf, as that shot connected.
Wulf tries to clinch there but Paulie circles away.

Paulie clinches up with Wulf and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulie looking to slow down the pace here.
Paulie wants to get back to striking at distance but Wulf won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paulie takes a shot to the head.
Wulf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulie backwards.
Good body shot from Wulf.
Wulf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulie wants to get back to striking at distance but Wulf won't allow it.
Wulf lands a shoulder strike.
Wulf lands a left hand.
A short right from Wulf on the inside.
Wulf scores with a shot to the side of Paulie's head.
Wulf lands a body punch.
Paulie is trying to break free.
Paulie can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Paulie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wulf lands an elbow that stopped Paulie in his tracks for a moment.
Paulie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paulie working aggressively here.
Wulf lands with a light punch inside.
Paulie tries to break free but Wulf pushes him back against the cage.
Wulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Wulf manages to break the clinch.
Wulf tries to clinch but Paulie is having none of it.
Wulf cracks a nice hook into Paulie's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulie misses with a straight left.

Wulf moves into range and clinches up with Paulie.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paulie's brow.
Wulf pushes Paulie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paulie tries to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling the position.
Wulf lands with a left to the head.

Paulie breaks from the clinch.
Paulie misses with a straight left.
Wulf throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Wulf does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wulf.
Wulf scores with the left hand. Paulie knows he should have avoided that one.
Wulf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wulf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Wulf gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wulf.
Beo Wulf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wulf lands a nice uppercut.
Wulf prevents a body shot from Paulie.
A short right from Wulf on the inside.

Wulf manages to break the clinch.

Paulie gets a clinch.
Paulie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wulf has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Paulie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Packin Paulie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paulie letting Wulf take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Paulie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wulf tries to land a knee to the head but Paulie blocks with his arms.
Paulie prevents Wulf from breaking the clinch.
Wulf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulie has a couple of punches blocked by Wulf.
Wulf prevents Paulie from breaking the clinch.
Paulie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wulf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paulie tries to throw a body punch but Wulf avoids it by throwing Paulie back against the cage.
Paulie working hard to break the clinch.
Wulf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wulf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beo Wulf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wulf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beo Wulf!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czech Yosef (ranked 7032 p4p, 91 weight class) and Tokkie Terblanche (ranked 4188 p4p, 53 weight class). Terblanche has chosen Going Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yosef
vs
Terblanche

184 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Czech Yosef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokkie Terblanche!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Terblanche gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yosef wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terblanche has him pressed against the cage.
Terblanche drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yosef pulls his leg out and moves away.

Yosef clinches up with Terblanche and pushes him back against the cage.
Terblanche has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yosef avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Terblanche prevents Yosef from breaking the clinch.

Terblanche manages to break the clinch.

Terblanche throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yosef tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Terblanche is in Yosef's guard.
Yosef keeping full guard, as Terblanche tries to pass.
Terblanche trying to control but Yosef is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yosef tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terblanche wants to control from the top but Yosef keeps moving.
Terblanche keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yosef's head.
Terblanche with a flurry of punches that miss.
Terblanche pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yosef is keeping the position for now.
Terblanche is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Terblanche trying to control the position from guard on top but Yosef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terblanche showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Terblanche advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Terblanche seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Yosef is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tokkie Terblanche!
After the fight, Tokkie Terblanche was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fast McGraw (ranked 4390 p4p, 56 weight class) and Twistan Breakum (ranked 5773 p4p, 77 weight class). Fast McGraw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Twistan Breakum's chin.

McGraw
vs
Breakum

175 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fast McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Twistan Breakum!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breakum closes the distance and clinches up with McGraw, looking for a takedown. Breakum pushes McGraw against the cage but McGraw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Breakum avoids the body shot from McGraw.

Breakum clinches with his opponent.
A short right from McGraw on the inside.
Breakum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGraw walks away with a smile on his face. Breakum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGraw tests Breakum's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Twistan Breakum has been cut.
McGraw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGraw misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Breakum does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Breakum is defended easily by McGraw.
Fast McGraw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twistan Breakum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breakum at a distance.
McGraw misses with a body shot.
Breakum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGraw's waist but McGraw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breakum off to one side.
McGraw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fast McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGraw moves into the clinch successfully.
Breakum is looking for a takedown.
McGraw misses with an elbow over the top.
McGraw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Breakum looks winded!
McGraw lands with a light punch inside.
McGraw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for McGraw.
McGraw misses with an elbow over the top.
McGraw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGraw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Breakum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGraw is defending well.
McGraw pushes off an throws an elbow but Breakum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Breakum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGraw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGraw pushes off an throws an elbow but Breakum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGraw.
McGraw presses Breakum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGraw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breakum's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraw presses Breakum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGraw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw works on Breakum's body with a couple of short punches.

McGraw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGraw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breakum was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.

McGraw has Breakum up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from McGraw.
Breakum avoids the elbow strike from McGraw, against the cage.
McGraw lands a hook that snaps the head of Breakum backwards.
McGraw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGraw lands a left hand.

Breakum is rocked!

McGraw drops Breakum onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Breakum is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Breakum is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraw finish him?
McGraw dips a shoulder and cracks Breakum with a mighty uppercut! Breakum falls back against the cage and McGraw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Breakum is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McGraw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fast McGraw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harrington (ranked 3884 p4p, 51 weight class) and Nick Virtanen (ranked 6919 p4p, 90 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harrington
vs
Virtanen

191 cm
25
214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Very confident

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Harrington misses.
Virtanen throws the left hand but Harrington avoids the punch easily.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen throws an off balance right hand
and Harrington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Harrington moved out of range nicely.
Virtanen slips under a jab.
Virtanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Virtanen tries to counter by closing the distance.

Virtanen gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Virtanen lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Virtanen.
Harrington misses with the head strike.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
Virtanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Virtanen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virtanen.
A shot in the inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Virtanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Virtanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virtanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virtanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harrington or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrington's face.
Virtanen landing knees to the head.
Virtanen blocks an uppercut.
Virtanen is leaning against Harrington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Harrington's head.
Harrington has a couple of punches blocked by Virtanen.
Harrington is trying to break free.
Harrington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Virtanen on the inside.
Harrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtanen.
A knee to the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
Harrington tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen landing knees to the head.
Virtanen lands a nice uppercut.
Harrington working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrington's face.
Virtanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Harrington is breathing heavily.
Harrington misses with some punches.
Virtanen with a knee to the head.
Virtanen scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Virtanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body.
Harrington working aggressively here.
Virtanen digs a right hand underneath Harrington's ribcage. Harrington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Virtanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virtanen lands a body punch.
Harrington misses with a punch on the inside.
Virtanen pushes Harrington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Harrington's head.
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
Virtanen lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Frank Harrington has been cut.
A short uppercut from Harrington.
A head punch on the inside from Harrington fails to land.
Harrington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Harrington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Virtanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Virtanen throws a lazy right hand but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harrington looks to throw the jab but Virtanen is out of range.
A combination from Virtanen does no damage.
Harrington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Virtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrington tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Virtanen.
Harrington throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen throws out a loose jab but Harrington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nick Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harrington slips a straight right by Virtanen.
Harrington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harrington throws a lazy right hand but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Virtanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Virtanen clobbers Harrington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nick Virtanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virtanen slips a jab from Harrington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen digs a good hook to Harrington's body.
Harrington connects with a nice looking jab.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses
and Virtanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrington loads up on a big right hand but Virtanen slips the punch.

Virtanen has managed to clinch.
Nick Virtanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Virtanen.
A short right from Harrington on the inside.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Virtanen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrington misses with a punch on the inside.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Harrington's head.
Virtanen lands a left hand.
Virtanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Virtanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Virtanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Virtanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Virtanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Virtanen digs a right hand into Harrington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harrington's gas tank.
Virtanen is leaning against Harrington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harrington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virtanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Virtanen cracks Harrington with a nice body shot.
Virtanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Virtanen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virtanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Virtanen to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen with a knee to the head.
A short left from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Harrington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Harrington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Virtanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a straight left.
Harrington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Virtanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harrington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harrington there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Virtanen cracks Harrington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen ducks under a wild hook from Harrington.
Virtanen lands a jab to Harrington's midsection.
Virtanen blocks a jab.
Virtanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Virtanen clobbers Harrington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Virtanen has closed the distance and engaged Harrington in a clinch.
Harrington misses with a body punch.
Harrington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Virtanen avoiding damage.
Harrington can't find room to land a body shot as Virtanen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen stalls.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
Virtanen leaning against his opponent.
Harrington trying to stall but Virtanen improves his position.
Virtanen has Harrington pressed against the cage, preventing Harrington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrington wants to get back to striking at distance but Virtanen won't allow it.
Harrington throws an elbow that misses.
Harrington has a couple of punches blocked by Virtanen.
A left hand lands to the body for Virtanen.
Virtanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virtanen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrington is looking to break free of the clinch but Virtanen has double underhooks.
Harrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
Frank Harrington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.
Virtanen working Harrington over with knees to the body.
Virtanen scores with a knee to the head.
Virtanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen is working Harrington over against the cage.
Virtanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike.
Virtanen works on Harrington's body with a couple of short punches.
Virtanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Harrington is rocked!
Virtanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Harrington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Virtanen - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
Harrington seems to have got his legs back now.
Harrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Virtanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Virtanen lands a body punch.
Virtanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Virtanen controls his hands.
Virtanen connects with a knee to the head.
Virtanen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Virtanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nick Virtanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrington trying to stall but Virtanen improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Virtanen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Virtanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 3695 p4p, 48 weight class) and Flying Almighty Askren (ranked 6255 p4p, 81 weight class). Renato Laranja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laranja
vs
Almighty Askren

185 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Flying Almighty Askren!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Askren clinches with his opponent.

Laranja pulls guard effortlessly.
Laranja controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.

Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laranja looking for a sweep. Not yet Laranja, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laranja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laranja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Laranja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Laranja!

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Askren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is fighting to break Askren's control of his arms but Askren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laranja tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Laranja slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Askren.
Askren wants to control but Laranja is keeping busy.
Laranja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laranja trying to control but Askren is having none of it.
Laranja takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Laranja looking for the RNC.
Askren wants to control his opponent's hands but Laranja gets his hands free.
Laranja is hanging on to Askren's back as he tries to escape.

Laranja is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laranja has the hooks in. Askren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Askren turns into Laranja and is now in his guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren advances to half guard.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Laranja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laranja defending well though.

Laranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren slips a nice elbow through Laranja's hands, connecting with Laranja's forehead.
Laranja trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.

Askren seems to be working for a kimura but Laranja defends the submission attempt.
Laranja wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
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 Renato Laranja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laranja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Askren clinches up with Laranja and pushes him back against the cage.
Askren jumps guard but Laranja stands there with Askren around his waist. Askren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laranja slows down the pace here.

Askren jumps guard and drags Laranja to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Askren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laranja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Askren's guard.
Askren misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja works his way into side control.
Askren regains half guard.
Askren gets full guard.
Laranja stands and throws Askren's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laranja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren is still trying to improve position.
Askren tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laranja presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Laranja quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Laranja but it's paid off an Askren is forced to tap! Nice work by Laranja.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Riot (ranked 3870 p4p, 50 weight class) and Balthazar Tazer (ranked 25055 p4p, 102 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Riot
vs
Tazer

170 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Balthazar Tazer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tazer lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Tazer.
Riot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tazer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Riot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tazer after a bit of a struggle.
Tazer lands with a right to the head.
Tazer tries to circle away but Riot has him pinned against the cage.
Tazer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riot backwards.
Riot goes for a takedown attempt but Tazer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tazer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riot, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tazer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tazer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Riot gets tackled into the cage by Tazer. Tazer maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazer wants to break free but Riot has control.
Tazer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tazer misses with the head strike.
Tazer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Riot.
Tazer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riot backwards.
Tazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tazer.
Tazer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tazer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tazer is trying to push Riot away but Riot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Tazer.
Riot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riot wants to take the fight to the mat but Tazer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tazer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tazer stalling against the cage.
Tazer scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tazer is trying to break the clinch but Riot is controlling him.
Tazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Riot won't allow it.
Riot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tazer misses with some punches.
A short right from Tazer.
Tazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riot tries for a takedown but Tazer manages to get underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Tazer fails to land.
Riot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tazer swings wildly with an uppercut but Riot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tazer is pushing Riot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tazer lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Tazer.
Riot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tazer is defending well.
Tazer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riot or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tazer lands a nice uppercut.
Tazer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tazer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riot.
Riot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Riot.
Tazer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tazer lands a right hand.
Tazer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tazer lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tazer.
Tazer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tazer misses with a punch on the inside.
Riot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riot wants to stall.
Tazer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot tries to score a body lock takedown but Tazer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tazer lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Tazer.
Tazer is leaning against Riot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tazer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tazer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tazer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tazer lands a left hand.
Tazer lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Tazer.
Tazer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tazer is defending well.
Riot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tazer.
Tazer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tazer's efforts to push away.
Tazer prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Tazer dominated that round.
That's time! Riot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tazer moves into range and clinches up with Riot.
A nice left hand lands by Tazer.
Riot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tazer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Riot with that takedown attempt.

Tazer closes the distance and clinches.
Tazer lands with a light punch inside.
Tazer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tazer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tazer prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tazer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riot prevents a body shot from Tazer.
Tazer lands with a light punch inside.
Tazer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riots head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tazer pulls his leg out and moves away.

Tazer clinches up against the cage.
Tazer'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.
Riot tries to circle away but Tazer has him pinned against the cage.
Tazer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tazer swings wildly with an uppercut but Riot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tazer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balthazar Tazer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tazer lands a shot to the body.
Tazer prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tazer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tazer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tazer lands a left hand.
Tazer tries to circle away but Riot has him pinned against the cage.
Tazer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riot looking for a takedown.
Riot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Tazer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riot fails to pull guard.
Tazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tazer keeps control of Riot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tazer scores with a shot to the side of Riot's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tazer can't find room to land a body shot as Riot controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Tazer.
Tazer lands a hook that snaps the head of Riot backwards.
Riot is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tazer misses with the head strike.
Tazer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tazer lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tazer.
Riot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tazer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tazer.
Tazer working aggressively here.
Tazer lands with a left to the head.
Tazer misses with some punches.
Tazer lands a shoulder strike.
Tazer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tazer smiles and moves away.

Tazer moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tazer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tazer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Riot blocking some punches.
Tazer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Tazer on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Tazer - that landed with a thud.
Tazer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tazer working aggressively here.
Tazer stops a takedown attempt from Riot.
Tazer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riot.
Riot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tazer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Tazer 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. This is the final round!

A jab from Tazer finds it's way through Riot's defenses.

Tazer clinches.
Tazer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tazer prevents the takedown attempt.
Tazer is working Riot over against the cage.
Tazer prevents the takedown attempt.
Riot looking to throw knees to the head but Tazer is blocking nicely.
Tazer working aggressively here.
Tazer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tazer.
Tazer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tazer misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riot takes a shot to the head.
Tazer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tazer effectively controlling the action here.
Riot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tazer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tazer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riot backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazer lands a shoulder strike.
Tazer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tazer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riot.
Tazer misses with some punches.
Tazer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tazer stops a takedown attempt from Riot.
Tazer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Tazer.
Tazer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tazer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tazer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tazer lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tazer stalling.
Nice body punch from Tazer - that landed with a thud.
Riot fails to pull guard.
Tazer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riot backwards.
Riot can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tazer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Tazer.
A short uppercut from Tazer.
Tazer lands an uppercut.
Tazer working aggressively here.
Riot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tazer's efforts to push away.
Tazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Riot.
Tazer has Riot pressed against the cage.
Riot tries to circle away but Tazer has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tazer is pressed up against the cage. Riot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tazer down to the mat. Tazer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balthazar Tazer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tazer has closed the distance and engaged Riot in a clinch.
Tazer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tazer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tazer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tazer.
Tazer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tazer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tazer.
Tazer tries to throw a body punch but Riot avoids it by throwing Tazer back against the cage.
Tazer working aggressively here.
Riot blocks an uppercut.
Riot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tazer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tazer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tazer lands with a right to the head.
Tazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Riot.
Riot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tazer prevents it.
Riot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tazer lands with a right to the head.
Riot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tazer pushes Riot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balthazar Tazer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riot wants to take the fight to the mat but Tazer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riot is trying to maintain a safe position but Tazer gets an underhook and turns Riot into the cage.
Tony Riot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tazer gets underhooks to prevent Riot's takedown attempt.
Tazer lands a nice uppercut.
Tazer scores with a shot to the side of Riot's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balthazar Tazer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tazer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthazar Tazer!
A less than humble Balthazar Tazer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.