EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leszek Sobota (ranked 1489 p4p, 186 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 2161 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sobota
vs
Dos Santos

180 cm
29
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

196 cm
31
172 lbs
19 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leszek Sobota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobota lands with a right hand.

It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Sobota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sobota connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Sobota misses.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobota tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Sobota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Sobota sprawls well.
Sobota throwing a counter right hand but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sobota feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dos Santos sprawling to the canvas! Dos Santos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sobota finish him?!

Dos Santos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Sobota counters with a big left hand that crumples Dos Santos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leszek Sobota!
In his post fight interview, Leszek Sobota started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 1118 p4p, 148 weight class) and Rudi Serada (ranked 1704 p4p, 213 weight class). Rudi Serada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baccalieri
vs
Serada

185 cm
31
196 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

220 cm
24
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Serada!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baccalieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baccalieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Serada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Serada staying out of range there.
Serada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baccalieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baccalieri looks to land a right hand but Serada moved out of range.
Serada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baccalieri moves away.
Serada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baccalieri looks to throw the jab but Serada is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Serada misses the body punch
letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand.
Serada lands with a hook. Baccalieri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baccalieri misses with a double jab.
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baccalieri looks to land a left hand but Serada moved out of range nicely.
Serada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baccalieri moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Baccalieri misses its target.
Serada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
Baccalieri throws a right hand that misses
and Serada counters with a straight right hand.
Serada looks to land a combination but Baccalieri avoids it well.
Serada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baccalieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baccalieri misses with an uppercut. Serada saw that one coming.
Baccalieri ducks under a wild hook from Serada.
A jab lands there for Baccalieri.
Serada walks into a stiff left hand from Baccalieri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri ducks under a wild hook from Serada.
Serada throws a jab when Baccalieri was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Baccalieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baccalieri.
Serada slips a straight right by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Serada avoids it easily.
Baccalieri lands with a cross.
Baccalieri throws a sloppy body shot
and Serada counters with a left to the body.
Serada takes a swing at Baccalieri's ribcage but misses.
Baccalieri scores with a nice head shot.
Baccalieri misses with a hook. Serada ducked under it nicely.
Baccalieri scores with a jab.

Serada is rocked!
Serada lands with a right hand.
Serada is still on wobbly legs! Can Baccalieri finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the side of Serada's head but Serada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baccalieri drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Serada right on the button. Serada goes down! Baccalieri follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Baccalieri gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Baccalieri!
A victorious Bobby Baccalieri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yves Trudeau (ranked 1318 p4p, 164 weight class) and Meltroco Bimbotinque (ranked 1289 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trudeau
vs
Bimbotinque

155 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meltroco Bimbotinque!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Bimbotinque has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Trudeau is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Trudeau throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bimbotinque counter with a right hand.
Trudeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Bimbotinque looking to score a takedown here. Trudeau is defending well but Bimbotinque drives through and ends up in Trudeau's guard.

Trudeau is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bimbotinque has his hands clasped together but Trudeau extends and breaks Bimbotinque's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Trudeau.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yves Trudeau!
A relieved looking Yves Trudeau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anti Half Assed (ranked 670 p4p, 79 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 2318 p4p, 251 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Half Assed
vs
White

179 cm
23
168 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

177 cm
41
164 lbs
37 - 26 - 4

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Half Assed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed blocks a jab.

Half Assed moves into range and clinches up with White.
Half Assed tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

White breaks from the clinch.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Half Assed.
Half Assed jabs at White's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Half Assed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
White cracks Half Assed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a leg kick
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one.

Half Assed moves into range and clinches up with White.

White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White 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.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Half Assed backing up. Half Assed nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.

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

Half Assed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Half Assed out cold! What a finish! White is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy White!
A very excited looking Freddy White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nazim Bardakci (ranked 1201 p4p, 136 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 2749 p4p, 285 weight class). Bardakci comes to the cage accompanied by Edis - Çok Çok. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bardakci
vs
Riku

177 cm
24
163 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

175 cm
35
163 lbs
23 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nazim Bardakci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bardakci gets the takedown into side control.
Riku is trying to improve his position.
Riku is not content to let Bardakci control the position.
Bardakci misses with the ground and pound.

Bardakci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riku is looking to reverse the position.
Riku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bardakci working the strikes but Riku uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Bardakci 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.
Bardakci not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardakci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riku wants to improve his position but Bardakci is controlling well.
Bardakci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bardakci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bardakci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bardakci trying to pass the guard but Riku defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Riku trying to hold on to Bardakci's head to control him but Bardakci postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bardakci wants to work for an arm triangle but Riku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riku wants to improve his position but Bardakci is controlling well.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Bardakci is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Riku to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bardakci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riku dives on top into guard.

Riku wants to stand but Bardakci is controlling his posture from full guard.

Riku stands up and waves to Bardakci to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown but Riku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bardakci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bardakci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bardakci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardakci.

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

Riku pushes Bardakci off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riku scores with a jab.
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Riku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bardakci closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riku's guard.
Riku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bardakci.
Bardakci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riku wants to get back to his feet but Bardakci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Riku tries to pass to full mount but Bardakci defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riku thows a leg kick but Bardakci checks it

and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Bardakci passes Riku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riku is holding on to half guard well.
Bardakci winds up and cracks Riku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bardakci connects with a nice short shot to Riku's temple.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bardakci thows a huge punch but Riku dodges it nicely.
Bardakci passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bardakci misses with a head shot.
Riku wants to control but Bardakci is having none of it.
Riku avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bardakci.
We've been hearing good reports from Bardakci's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardakci working Riku over with strikes here.
Riku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bardakci lands strikes from half guard.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bardakci working over Riku with some ground and pound. Riku looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Bardakci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riku is just riding it out for now. Bardakci eventually gives up the hold.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bardakci seems to be looking for submissions.
Bardakci misses with a head shot. Riku uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riku can't keep his opponent in guard - Bardakci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bardakci trying to control from Riku's half guard. Riku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Riku controls Bardakci momentarily but Bardakci frees himself.
Bardakci stands up over Riku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Riku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bardakci is controlling him.
Bardakci is looking to work some ground and pound but Riku has wrist control.
Bardakci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku trying to keep a closed guard but Bardakci is proving a slippery customer.
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bardakci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Riku is keeping the position.
Riku is pulling down on Bardakci's head to control his posture.
Riku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bardakci throwing strikes from guard but Riku blocks nicely.
Riku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bardakci stands and throws Riku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riku is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci tries to score with some ground and pound. Riku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bardakci working away.
Riku is not content to let Bardakci control the position.

Bardakci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardakci cracks Riku with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Riku tries to bench press Bardakci off him but Bardakci keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bardakci gets a takedown into half guard.

Riku kicks off Bardakci and gets to his feet.
Bardakci ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
Bardakci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bardakci at a distance.
Riku misses with a double jab.
Riku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bardakci. That did some damage!
Bardakci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku misses with a body shot.
Riku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bardakci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riku defends well and Bardakci ends up having to push Riku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nazim Bardakci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku throws a nice outside leg kick.

Bardakci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riku pulls Bardakci in to control the position.
Bardakci lands a couple of elbows.

Riku kicks Bardakci off and gets to his feet.
Riku just misses with a punch to the body.
Riku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Riku avoids it well and moves away.
Riku throws a body punch but Bardakci moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bardakci is defended easily by Riku.
Bardakci moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bardakci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riku thuds his right hand into Bardakci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardakci was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Riku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bardakci.
Riku throws out a counter right but Bardakci avoids it with no problem.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardakci checks a low kick from Riku.
Bardakci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bardakci dives in and scores a takedown into Riku's guard.

Riku has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bardakci has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bardakci prevents a body shot from Riku.

Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown but Riku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bardakci shoots for a double leg takedown but Riku sprawls well. He's pushed Bardakci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riku scores with a jab to the body.
Riku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riku as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardakci shoots in but Riku avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Bardakci shoots in and bounces Riku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bardakci is looking to work some ground and pound but Riku has wrist control.
Riku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bardakci.
Riku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bardakci's guard.

Riku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazuran Riku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazuran Riku!
After the fight, Lazuran Riku 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 1259 p4p, 58 weight class) and Bob Snapp (ranked 839 p4p, 40 weight class). Knox comes into the arena with Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Knox
vs
Snapp

205 cm
23
290 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

200 cm
26
298 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Snapp!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snapp misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snapp misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox throws a hook but Snapp blocks it.
Snapp misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Snapp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snapp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snapp misses with a hook.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Snapp catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Snapp misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob Snapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox with a hook.

That has opened up Bob Snapp's cut even more.
Knox slips a straight right by Snapp.
Snapp takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Snapp throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Snapp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Jab from Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook. Snapp ducked under it nicely.
Snapp scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snapp misses with a wild body shot.
Snapp misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Snapp moves away from the strike by Knox.
Snapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snapp, as that shot connected.
Snapp misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox slips under a jab.
Snapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Snapp breaks away and moves out of range.
Snapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snapp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Snapp misses with a wild combination.
Snapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Snapp takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Snapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox clobbers Snapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

The cut above Bob Snapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Snapp misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Bob Snapp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Snapp misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Snapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Snapp lands.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snapp.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snapp.
Knox throws a hook but Snapp blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Snapp catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

A jab-cross combination lands for Knox and sends Snapp crashing to the mat! Knox follows him down to the mat - Snapp regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Knox trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snapp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox stops Snapp from getting back to his feet.
Snapp is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knox in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeta Knox!
An out of breath Zeta Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bob Snapp had this to say: 'I will receive no damage to my body that will be long-lasting for a small, insignificant amount of cash. I'm getting paid well underneath what a professional boxer would. So in no means ever will I sustain long-lasting damage for a small paycheck. Never will that happen.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nebu Chadnezzar (ranked 721 p4p, 97 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 1455 p4p, 181 weight class). Chadnezzar's entrance music is Wrong side of Heaven. A fine choice. Finnegan has chosen The Rogues - Gravel Walk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Chadnezzar
vs
Finnegan

179 cm
28
181 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
31
180 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nebu Chadnezzar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chadnezzar lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Finnegan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finnegan.
Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan misses with a double jab
and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Chadnezzar moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range.
Chadnezzar lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar.
Finnegan takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses.
Chadnezzar scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chadnezzar. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chadnezzar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chadnezzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy right hand. Finnegan should have avoided that one.
Chadnezzar drops his hands momentarily and Finnegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to 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!
Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chadnezzar finds it's way round the side to connect with Finnegan's head.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
Finnegan slips a jab from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar swinging wildly here.
Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chadnezzar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chadnezzar moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chadnezzar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan misses with a punch to the body.
Chadnezzar lands with a left to the head.
Finnegan lands with a left to the head.
Finnegan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Chadnezzar controls his hands.
Chadnezzar misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Chadnezzar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan cracks Chadnezzar with a nice body shot.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chadnezzar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chadnezzar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chadnezzar throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Chadnezzar lands a left hand.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Chadnezzar controls his hands.
Chadnezzar has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chadnezzar letting Finnegan take a breather here.
Chadnezzar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan effectively controlling the action here.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finnegan lands with a light punch inside.
Finnegan lands a nice uppercut.
Finnegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Finnegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chadnezzar moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Finnegan 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.

A telegraphed right hand from Chadnezzar misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand

and Chadnezzar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar blocking some punches.
Chadnezzar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan lands with a short shot to the head.
Finnegan tries a body shot but Chadnezzar blocks it.
Chadnezzar scores with a shot to the side of Finnegan's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chadnezzar prevents Finnegan from breaking the clinch.
Chadnezzar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chadnezzar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadnezzar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chadnezzar misses with the head strike.

Chadnezzar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar.
Sloppy strikes from Finnegan. Those never looked like landing.
Chadnezzar is looking to counter the offense by Finnegan and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadnezzar throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Chadnezzar.
A punch lands to the side of Chadnezzar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finnegan checks a leg kick.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Finnegan backs away, Chadnezzar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Chadnezzar's body. Chadnezzar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan lands a jab to Chadnezzar's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
A little feinted left hand from Chadnezzar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chadnezzar throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Chadnezzar backs off Finnegan throws a huge counter combo but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it all.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Chadnezzar is out of range.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back.
Chadnezzar lands with a hook. Finnegan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Chadnezzar.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar.
Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chadnezzar back to the cage. Finnegan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Chadnezzar lands a really nice looking cross but Finnegan seems unphased.
Chadnezzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Chadnezzar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar staying out of range there.
Chadnezzar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finnegan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finnegan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chadnezzar to score with a decent uppercut.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chadnezzar sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Chadnezzar lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finnegan, as that shot connected.
Chadnezzar 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.
Chadnezzar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Finnegan as he connects with a hook.
Finnegan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebu Chadnezzar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chadnezzar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chadnezzar counter with a right hand.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Chadnezzar lands a lovely overhand right.
Chadnezzar throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target.
Chadnezzar throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Chadnezzar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chadnezzar doesn't seem bothered though.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it.
Chadnezzar throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Chadnezzar takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan clobbers Chadnezzar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chadnezzar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finnegan misses with a left hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it.
Finnegan connects with a crisp jab.
Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Chadnezzar misses.
Chadnezzar slips under a jab.
Chadnezzar throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan with a hook.
Chadnezzar moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chadnezzar.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chadnezzar at a distance.
Chadnezzar lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Chadnezzar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan misses with a looping left.
Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar with a hook.
Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Finnegan.
Nice body punch from Finnegan.
Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar scores with a decent looking hook.
Chadnezzar tries to move into range but Finnegan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Chadnezzar's body. Chadnezzar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chadnezzar staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Chadnezzar finds it's target.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Chadnezzar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnegan.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target.
Good exchange - Chadnezzar coming out on top.
Chadnezzar misses with a lunging right hand
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Chadnezzar scores with a nice head shot.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chadnezzar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chadnezzar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finnegan on the side of the head.
Chadnezzar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chadnezzar misses with a straight right.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chadnezzar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finnegan works the jab nicely.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chadnezzar lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finnegan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Arones (ranked 937 p4p, 43 weight class) and Mike Thomas (ranked 757 p4p, 34 weight class). Arones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lonely is the night. Thomas has chosen Onward To Victory as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Arones
vs
Thomas

190 cm
29
265 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

190 cm
39
293 lbs
21 - 5 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Thomas misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Arones throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas misses the body punch
letting Arones counter with a right hand.
Arones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gabriel Arones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Arones counters with a left to the body.
Arones tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arones but Arones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones blocks a jab.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arones.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Arones enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.

Arones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Arones trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Arones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Arones's legs - danger averted.

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.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Arones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is working Arones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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

Thomas keeping full guard, as Arones tries to pass.

Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is striking from the bottom but Arones uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Arones moves into full mount! Thomas won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to hold on but Arones pushes him away.
Thomas is trying to escape the mount but Arones keeps good control and instead manages to take Thomas's back.

Arones working for a choke but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas trying to control the action but Arones just sinks the hooks in.
Arones is trying to stick to Thomas's back but Thomas is turning into Arones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thomas.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas won't allow Arones to sweep him here.
Thomas postures up in Arones's guard and throws a big left but Arones blocks it.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Arones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arones's guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Arones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.

Thomas 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.
Arones has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arones.
Arones swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Arones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Arones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body

and Arones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Arones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Arones is trying to get an arm triangle but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas tries to bench press Arones off him but Arones keeps the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Arones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Arones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.

Arones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arones working away.

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.
Arones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Arones keeps moving and retains side control.

Arones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arones trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thomas's legs.
Thomas is trying to control Arones's posture but Arones avoids it.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arones tries to move to full mount but Thomas actually manages to regain half guard.
Arones is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.

Arones is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arones trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Arones passes into side control, despite Thomas's attempt to control the position.
Arones is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thomas!
Gabriel Arones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arones wants to take Thomas's back here but Thomas is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thomas looks to land a left hand but Arones moved out of range nicely.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.

Arones tries to sprawl but Thomas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arones regains full guard. Nicely done.

Arones has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Arones is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas pushes down on Arones's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Arones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Arones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arones wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas wants to stand but Arones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arones keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.
Arones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.

Mike Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Arones controlling him for the moment.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Arones looking to control.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arones holds on and takes a little breather.

Arones working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Arones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.
Arones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Arones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thomas lands with a punch from half guard.
Arones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas 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.
Thomas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arones is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Arones is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arones 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arones!
A victorious Gabriel Arones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hellas Pankratios (ranked 396 p4p, 15 weight class) and Paul Beecher (ranked 927 p4p, 42 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pankratios
vs
Beecher

200 cm
33
300 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
285 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Rogue 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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hellas Pankratios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Beecher!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beecher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Pankratios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pankratios lands in his opponent's guard.
Beecher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pankratios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pankratios trying to control but Beecher is working from the bottom.
Beecher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pankratios's guard.

Beecher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pankratios wants to control but Beecher passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios is looking to improve his position.

Pankratios actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pankratios is trying to control but can't.
Pankratios is positioning himself well to prevent Beecher advancing to mount.
Pankratios is looking to control Beecher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pankratios avoid being mounted?
Pankratios preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pankratios trying to hold on to Beecher's head to control him but Beecher postures up.
Beecher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pankratios actively working from the bottom here.
Pankratios is trying to get back to full guard.
Beecher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pankratios keeps working.
Pankratios tries to roll over but Beecher keeps him under control.
Pankratios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pankratios keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pankratios tries to roll over but Beecher keeps him under control.
Pankratios missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Pankratios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beecher circles away.
Pankratios is looking to clinch but Beecher is avoiding it.
Pankratios shoots in and drives through. Beecher sprawls well.
Beecher cracks the inside of Pankratios's front leg.
Pankratios avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Pankratios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pankratios shoots in and drives through. Beecher sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pankratios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beecher is fending him off so far but Pankratios persists. Nope, Beecher circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Beecher.
Beecher stuffs the takedown attempt from Pankratios. Pankratios gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Pankratios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pankratios counters with a straight right hand.
Beecher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Hellas Pankratios has been cut.
Pankratios gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Beecher counter with a right hand.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pankratios tries to keep at a distance but Beecher has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Pankratios tries to pull guard but Beecher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hellas Pankratios's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pankratios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pankratios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pankratios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pankratios misses with a takedown attempt
and Beecher counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beecher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beecher tries to work over Pankratios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Pankratios.
Pankratios has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beecher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Beecher.
Pankratios tries for a takedown. No joy.

Pankratios jumps into guard, dragging Beecher to the mat.

Pankratios working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beecher has passed into half guard!
Beecher controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beecher passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pankratios is squirming around, avoiding Beecher's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pankratios tries to hold on but Beecher postures up.
Beecher looking to control but Pankratios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pankratios is looking to improve his position but Beecher isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pankratios keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beecher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pankratios really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beecher controlling the pace for now.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paul Beecher has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is looking to get to half guard.
Pankratios slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Pankratios looking for submissions off his back.
Pankratios wants to control but Beecher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pankratios is refusing to be controlled, as Beecher sits in half guard.
Pankratios is looking for a sweep. Beecher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pankratios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beecher trying to control from half guard but Pankratios is working away.

Pankratios with the active half guard here but Beecher passes nicely into side control.
Beecher in side control, throwing shots but Pankratios defends.
You can see the frustration on Pankratios's face as Beecher controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pankratios struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hellas Pankratios's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Beecher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pankratios. Pankratios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pankratios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beecher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Pankratios does no damage.
Jab, jab by Beecher - just one landing.
Beecher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pankratios's head backwards.
Pankratios shoots in for a double leg but Beecher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beecher throws out a counter right but Pankratios avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pankratios with a poor takedown
letting Beecher counter with a right hand.
No luck for Pankratios with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beecher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beecher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher 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.
Pankratios shoots for a double leg takedown but Beecher sprawls well. He's pushed Pankratios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beecher stuffs the takedown.
Beecher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pankratios fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher connects with a body shot that sends Pankratios's belly button to the back.
Beecher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beecher lands with a good body shot.
Beecher lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Beecher instigates a clinch.
Beecher tries to land knees in the clinch but Pankratios avoids the damage to the body.
Pankratios takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beecher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pankratios's elbow.
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pankratios backwards.

Pankratios lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beecher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pankratios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Beecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pankratios slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pankratios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beecher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pankratios manages to get himself to full guard.

Beecher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pankratios dives in for a single leg takedown but Beecher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beecher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul Beecher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beecher misses with the combination.
Beecher throws a push kick but Pankratios slaps the foot to one side.
Pankratios tries to clinch there but Beecher circles away.
Pankratios has a takedown stuffed.
Pankratios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pankratios closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beecher 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 353 p4p, 45 weight class) and Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 2071 p4p, 254 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Matusov
vs
Daughtrey

190 cm
23
175 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
179 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov fails with the takedown
and Daughtrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey lands a glancing blow to the side of Matusov's head.
Daughtrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daughtrey lands a nice shot that snaps Matusov's head back.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Daughtrey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daughtrey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daughtrey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matusov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daughtrey is looking for a sweep. Matusov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matusov is looking to advance position but Daughtrey won't allow it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov is trying to control. Daughtrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matusov is really struggling to control Daughtrey but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Matusov is looking for a kimura here.
Daughtrey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daughtrey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matusov is controlling him.
Matusov advances to half guard.
Matusov is keen to just control but Daughtrey is a slippery customer.

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

Matusov is looking for a kimura but Daughtrey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusov to get the leverage.
Daughtrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daughtrey!

Matusov has isolated one of Daughtrey's arms. Daughtrey looking to fight him off but Matusov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!