Cerealia PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dunc (ranked 4357 p4p, 430 weight class) and Jose Lanjaron (ranked 4613 p4p, 444 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dunc
vs
Lanjaron

176 cm
28
164 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

179 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Dunc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Lanjaron!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dunc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lanjaron flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Dunc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dunc prevents Lanjaron from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanjaron gets back to full guard.

Lanjaron looking for a guillotine here but Dunc defends easily.
Lanjaron looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dunc pushing down on Lanjaron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanjaron trying to control from the bottom.
Lanjaron is looking to improve his position.

Lanjaron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunc pulls his head out easily.
Lanjaron trying to control from the bottom.

Lanjaron actively working from the bottom here.

Lanjaron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunc pulls his head out easily.
Dunc works his way into side control.

Dunc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lanjaron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lanjaron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dunc off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunc is trying to break free.

Lanjaron has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dunc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dunc can't escape the position.
Dunc rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

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

Lanjaron seems to be working for a kimura but Dunc defends the submission attempt.
Lanjaron controlling the pace.

Lanjaron is trying to work for a kimura but Dunc is defending well.

Lanjaron is looking for a kimura but Dunc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lanjaron to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dunc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lanjaron pulls his head out easily.

Dunc is defending against the submission attempts here by Lanjaron.

Dunc looking for submissions off his back.
Dunc tries to get to full guard but Lanjaron has control of the leg.

Lanjaron is looking for a kimura here.
Lanjaron looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dunc is refusing to be controlled, as Lanjaron sits in half guard.
Lanjaron keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Dunc looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanjaron wants to take a breather but Dunc is having none of it.

Lanjaron is trying to work for a kimura but Dunc is defending well.

Dunc actively working from the bottom here.

Lanjaron is looking for a kimura here.

Dunc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lanjaron is trying to control. Dunc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dunc is defending against the submission attempts here by Lanjaron.

Lanjaron is looking for a kimura but Dunc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lanjaron to get the leverage.
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 Kyle Dunc will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lanjaron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dunc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dunc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lanjaron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lanjaron has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Dunc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dunc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lanjaron pushes down on Dunc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lanjaron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dunc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunc is looking to improve his position.
Lanjaron is looking to take a break and control but Dunc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lanjaron is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Lanjaron seems content to control.

Dunc actively working from the bottom here.

Lanjaron is working for a submission of some sort.

Lanjaron wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

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

Dunc looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Lanjaron is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dunc is pressing down on Lanjaron's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dunc can't keep his opponent in guard - Lanjaron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Dunc is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lanjaron is tapping! Great win for Dunc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Dunc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillion Danis (ranked 4042 p4p, 457 weight class) and Santiesky Uniban (ranked 6771 p4p, 561 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Danis
vs
Uniban

186 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dillion Danis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiesky Uniban!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uniban looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Danis!
Danis has one of Uniban's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Danis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Danis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Danis has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Uniban. Oh but Danis has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Uniban goes limp - he's gone! Danis jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dillion Danis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Phil (ranked 4311 p4p, 186 weight class) and Brian Reaves (ranked 2762 p4p, 122 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Phil
vs
Reaves

224 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
28
295 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kill Phil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Reaves!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Reaves does it's job there.
Phil works the jab nicely.
Reaves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phil.
Reaves slips under a jab.
Reaves throws out a counter right but Phil avoids it with no problem.
Phil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reaves.
Reaves misses with the body kick
and Phil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phil misses the shot to the body.
Phil scores with a sloppy right hand. Reaves should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phil.
Phil thuds a left hand into Reaves's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phil lands a nice shot that snaps Reaves's head back.
Reaves throws a push kick but Phil slaps the foot to one side.
Phil lands with a cross.
Phil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reaves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab by Phil.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil misses with a wild body shot.
Phil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reaves throws a looping overhand right but Phil ducks down to avoid it.
Phil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reaves is looking to clinch.
Kill Phil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaves looks to land a combination but Phil avoids it well.
Phil attempts a counter takedown but Reaves avoids it well and moves away.
Reaves lands a really nice looking cross but Phil seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reaves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reaves takes one on the button.

It looks like Brian Reaves has been cut.
Phil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phil avoids a kick to the body.
Reaves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phil lands a nice shot to the body.
Phil throws a lazy uppercut
letting Reaves counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Phil misses.
Reaves throws a body shot but no joy.
Phil misses with a looping right.
Reaves misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phil misses the shot to the body.
Reaves misses with a combination
enabling Phil to counter with a crisp jab.
Phil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phil looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaves is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Phil as he connects with a hook.

Phil lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Reaves sprawling to the canvas. Phil follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Reaves hang on?
Phil wants to take a breather but Reaves is having none of it.

Phil is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reaves defend it? Phil steps over the head and cranks it - Reaves is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Phil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kill Phil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yowis Ben (ranked 4518 p4p, 369 weight class) and 41 Savage (ranked 3275 p4p, 306 weight class). Savage has chosen Sound of da police! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Ben
vs
Savage

199 cm
27
270 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

194 cm
20
242 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yowis Ben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, 41 Savage!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savage lands a big head kick that sends Ben tumbling to the mat! Savage takes a step backwards and waves Ben back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ben is rocked!

It looks like Yowis Ben has been cut.
Savage throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ben crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). 41 Savage!
41 Savage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 2742 p4p, 121 weight class) and Sam Bellafontane (ranked 2865 p4p, 128 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bundy
vs
Bellafontane

225 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
21
300 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bellafontane!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bellafontane lands with a right that hurts Bundy. Bundy looks to clinch but Bellafontane throws a short knee that drops Bundy. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Sam Bellafontane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Valen (ranked 3908 p4p, 339 weight class) and Igor Shevchenko (ranked 2802 p4p, 279 weight class). Shevchenko has chosen Mouth For War - Pantera as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Valen
vs
Shevchenko

200 cm
28
275 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
287 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kal Valen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko lands a really nice looking cross but Valen seems unphased.

Valen drives through and clinches with Shevchenko against the cage.
Valen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shevchenko tries to circle away but Valen has him pinned against the cage.
Valen lands with a short shot to the head.
Shevchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valen takes a shot to the head.
Shevchenko misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shevchenko.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Shevchenko scores with a shot to the side of Valen's head.

Shevchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shevchenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Shevchenko connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Valen closes the distance and clinches.
Shevchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen lands a shot to the body.

Shevchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shevchenko throws out the jab.

Valen rushes Shevchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shevchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shevchenko gets through Valen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.

Shevchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shevchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Valen off balance momentarily.
Valen wants to clinch.
Shevchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valen's sensitive parts.
Shevchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Valen moves into the clinch successfully.
Valen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Shevchenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shevchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valen working aggressively here.
Valen lands a hook that snaps the head of Shevchenko backwards.

Shevchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shevchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valen's calf.
Shevchenko throws the left hand but Valen avoids the punch easily.
Shevchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Valen moves out of range easily.
Valen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Shevchenko tries to keep at a distance but Valen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shevchenko misses with some punches.
Shevchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Shevchenko manages to break the clinch.
Shevchenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shevchenko throws a hook to the side of Valen's head but Valen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Shevchenko.
Valen throws a nice looking combination but Shevchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shevchenko jabs Valen right on the nose. Valen blinks but takes it well.

Valen is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Valen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Shevchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Shevchenko!
A relieved looking Igor Shevchenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 1626 p4p, 79 weight class) and Nick Mullen (ranked 1682 p4p, 82 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kazimierz
vs
Mullen

175 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

168 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Mullen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen misses with a body kick.
Mullen lands a high kick!
Mullen leaves Kazimierz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kazimierz clinches up with Mullen and pushes him back against the cage.
Mullen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Mullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullen is looking to chop away at Kazimierz's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazimierz.
Mullen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazimierz has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Mullen's guard.

Kazimierz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kazimierz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mullen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazimierz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazimierz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kazimierz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mullen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazimierz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mullen wants to stand but Kazimierz is controlling the position.
Kazimierz postures up in Mullen's guard and throws a big left but Mullen blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Kazimierz with that takedown attempt.
Mullen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kazimierz is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Kazimierz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kazimierz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mullen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz prevents Mullen from improving his position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is controlling the pace.
Kazimierz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mullen tries to kick Kazimierz off but Kazimierz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kazimierz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazimierz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Kazimierz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mullen is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mullen wants to stand but Kazimierz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving.
Kazimierz wants to get back to his feet but Mullen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Aleksander Kazimierz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kazimierz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Mullen's guard.

Mullen pushes Kazimierz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mullen is looking to slow Kazimierz down with leg kicks.
Kazimierz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazimierz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Mullen is predictable there

so Kazimierz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazimierz controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz stopping the sweep attempt from Mullen.
Mullen seems keen to control Kazimierz's posture.
Aleksander Kazimierz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kazimierz gets to his feet - Mullen follows without any prompting.
Kazimierz moves out of range of the body kick from Mullen.
A jab lands there for Mullen.
Mullen throws a lazy body kick

and Kazimierz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mullen's guard.
Mullen is wriggling around but Kazimierz manages to pass to half guard.

Kazimierz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kazimierz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazimierz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Kazimierz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mullen because Kazimierz loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen is in a horrible position here. Kazimierz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kazimierz tries to control but Mullen wriggling away.
Kazimierz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Kazimierz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kazimierz trying to control but Mullen is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kazimierz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mullen is working to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kazimierz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mullen has worked his arm free - good work by Mullen!

Kazimierz tries for a kimura but Mullen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Kazimierz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mullen defends it nicely.
Kazimierz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mullen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazimierz somewhat.
Mullen feints a counter leg kick.
Mullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Mullen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kazimierz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mullen - the referee stops the clock and Kazimierz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mullen. Kazimierz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kazimierz dives in for a single leg takedown but Mullen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mullen throws an overhand right that lands on Kazimierz's shoulder, as Kazimierz tries to avoid the shot.
Mullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazimierz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mullen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kazimierz scrambles back to his feet.

Kazimierz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mullen is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Kazimierz seems content to control.
Kazimierz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mullen pushes Kazimierz off looking to stand but Kazimierz dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Kazimierz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kazimierz not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kazimierz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kazimierz stops Mullen from getting back to his feet.

Kazimierz seems to be looking for submissions.
Mullen wants to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz prevents Mullen from improving his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nick Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen digs a good body shot into Kazimierz's ribs.
Mullen connects with a solid leg kick.

Kazimierz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Mullen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Aleksander Kazimierz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mullen takes a swing at Kazimierz's ribcage but misses.
Mullen stuffs the takedown.

Kazimierz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazimierz stops Mullen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen trying to control but Kazimierz postures up.
Kazimierz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nick Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazimierz 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 Thay Budo (ranked 2791 p4p, 344 weight class) and Gentlemen Overlord (ranked 4690 p4p, 486 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Budo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knocked Da Fuck Out. Thay Budo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gentlemen Overlord's chin.

Budo
vs
Overlord

198 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

194 cm
21
213 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thay Budo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gentlemen Overlord!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overlord.
Budo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CrossFit Sydney in the buildup to the fight.
Overlord on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Overlord takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overlord.
Overlord trying to land knees to the body.
Budo throws a head punch that misses.
Overlord prevents a body shot from Budo.
Budo throws a head punch that misses.
Budo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Budo.
Budo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Overlords head.
Budo throws a head punch that misses.
Budo lands a shoulder strike.
Overlord is trying to stall.
Budo gets through Overlord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Overlord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budo.
Budo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Overlords head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Budo.
Overlord looks winded!
A short right from Budo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budo lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Budo.
Budo pushes Overlord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Budo on the inside.
Budo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Budo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Overlord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Budo on the inside.

Overlord is rocked!
Budo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overlord is still on wobbly legs! Can Budo finish him?
Overlord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overlord seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Budo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Overlord to his knees! Budo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thay Budo!
Thay Budo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eragon Brom (ranked 1710 p4p, 208 weight class) and Kaede Jun (ranked 1578 p4p, 191 weight class). Eragon Brom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Brom
vs
Jun

180 cm
20
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

169 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eragon Brom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaede Jun!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
Jun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brom.
As Jun looks to move away, Brom throws a big counter combo but Jun just gets out of the way.
Brom avoids the body shot from Jun.
Brom looks to throw the jab but Jun is out of range.
Jun misses the jab.
Brom looks to land a right hand but Jun moved out of range.
Jun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jun wants to counter the offense by Brom and move into the clinch position.
Brom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jun was well out of range. Poor timing from Brom.
Brom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jun.
Brom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jun under the eye.
Jun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brom scores with a jab. Jun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jun connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jun wants to clinch up but Brom keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brom misses with a looping right.
Jun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brom connects with a nice looking jab.
Jun misses with a hook to the body
and Brom counters with a straight right hand.
Jun lands with a cross.

Jun has Brom up against the cage in a clinch.
Brom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Brom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brom leaning against his opponent.
Jun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jun misses with a punch to the body.
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brom trying to stall but Jun improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun blocking some punches.
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!
Jun tries to throw a body punch but Brom avoids it by throwing Jun back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.
Jun misses with a punch to the body.
Jun being controlled against the cage.
Brom trying to stall but Jun improves his position.
Jun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jun.
A head punch on the inside from Brom fails to land.
Jun pushes Brom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun letting Brom take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brom.
Jun misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jun.
Jun blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brom misses with a body punch.
Jun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brom is trying to stall.
Brom misses with the head strike.
Brom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brom looking to slow down the pace here.
Brom tries to stall but Jun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brom is trying to maintain a safe position but Jun gets an underhook and turns Brom into the cage.
Jun misses with a punch to the body.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brom looking to stall.
Jun is pushing Brom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jun is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eragon Brom.
Jun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jun moves away.

Jun darts in and clinches Brom up against the cage.
A short left from Brom.
A right handed body shot lands from Jun.
Jun has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Jun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jun is keeping busy.
Jun blocking some punches.
Jun misses with a punch 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!
Jun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jun as Brom tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jun.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jun swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brom scores with a shot to the side of Jun's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaede Jun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brom throws a series of punches but Jun moves out of range.
Jun throws a hook but Brom avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Jun.
Jun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Jun forces Brom back against the cage and clinches.
Brom throws a punch but it's blocked by Jun.
Jun lands a right hand.
Kaede Jun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jun works on Brom's body with a couple of short punches.
Jun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jun lands a right hand.
Brom trying to stall but Jun improves his position.
Come on Brom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jun gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jun as Brom tries to tie him up.
Jun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jun lands a right hand.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brom fails to land.
Brom tries a body shot but Jun blocks it.
Brom taking a breather.
Jun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jun lands with a left to the head.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jun is keeping busy.
Jun scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of Brom's head.
Jun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brom leaning against his opponent.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
Brom taking a breather.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eragon Brom.

Jun rushes Brom and presses him up against the cage.
Jun lands a left hand.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brom looking to slow down the pace here.
Brom blocks a body shot from Jun.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of Brom's head.
Jun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jun in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jun.
Jun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jun has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Jun blocking some punches.
Jun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom blocks an uppercut.
Brom taking a breather.
Brom taking a breather.
Brom tries a body shot but Jun blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brom can't find room to land a body shot as Jun controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brom taking a breather.
Jun swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jun gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Brom lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brom.
Jun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brom's elbow.
Brom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jun misses with a punch on the inside.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brom wants to stall.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Jun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaede Jun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brom swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Jun.
Brom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jun throws the left hand but Brom avoids the punch easily.
Jun 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.
Jun throws a jab when Brom was well out of range.
Eragon Brom is winning the standup battle so far.
Brom misses the shot to the body.
Brom throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun misses with a few strikes there.
Jun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jun throws out a counter right but Brom avoids it with no problem.
Jun loads up on a big right hand but Brom slips the punch.
Brom is looking to counter punch.

Jun gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brom can't find room to land a body shot as Jun controls the action.
Brom trying to control the position but instead, Jun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brom into the cage.
Jun misses with some punches.
Brom is pushing Jun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brom trying to stall but Jun improves his position.
Brom working hard to break the clinch.
Jun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brom's elbow.
Brom working aggressively here.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
Brom tries to stall but Jun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jun tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Nice body punch from Jun.
Jun cracks Brom with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brom working aggressively here.
Brom scores with a shoulder strike.
Jun tries to throw a body punch but Brom avoids it by throwing Jun back against the cage.
Jun lands a left hand.
Jun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun lands a right hand.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brom blocks a body shot from Jun.
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brom works on Jun's body with a couple of short punches.
Jun blocking some punches.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
Brom misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
Brom tries to stall but Jun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Jun.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brom backwards.

Brom is rocked!
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Brom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jun creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brom with a big uppercut! Brom tries to clinch up but Jun pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brom to the mat! Brom covers up and Jun unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaede Jun!
Kaede Jun was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Romero (ranked 277 p4p, 37 weight class) and Robin Olsen (ranked 894 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Romero
vs
Olsen

185 cm
28
205 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

OLIMPO
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Romero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romero instigates a clinch.
Romero cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Olsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Olsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Olsen can't get the takedown.
Joel Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Olsen is working for takedown but Romero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Olsen's takedown attempt.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Olsen's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Olsen looks winded!
Romero presses Olsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero prevents the takedown attempt.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Romero.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Olsen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Olsen's takedown attempt.
Romero cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Romero is working Olsen over against the cage.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Romero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Olsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero is working Olsen over against the cage.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Olsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romero pulls his leg out and moves away.

Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsen's elbow.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Olsen.
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Olsen's head backwards.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Romero.
Olsen shoots and misses

and Romero moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Romero.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olsen is working for takedown but Romero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero lands a body shot 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!
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
Olsen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Romero gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Romero.
Olsen tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
Joel Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Olsen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joel Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olsen can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Romero works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands a body shot.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero is working Olsen over against the cage.
Romero gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero lands with a right to the head.

Olsen is rocked!
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!
Olsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
A body shot lands from Romero.
Olsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Good body shot from Romero.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Romero.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romero is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Romero dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Olsen wants to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch position.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot

and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero pulls Olsen in close to prevent any damage.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Olsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olsen has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olsen's guard.

Romero trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.

Olsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero pushes down on Olsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romero is nestled in close to Olsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen missing with punches from the bottom.

Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it.
Romero has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Olsen is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Olsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Olsen's head.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Romero working Olsen over with strikes.
Romero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Olsen's head.

Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Joel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olsen is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Romero not doing much here.
Romero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Olsen is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen is still trying to improve position.
Robin Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero looking to finish Olsen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olsen!
Romero lands a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Romero!
Joel Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
Joel Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.