Skrap Fights 46 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Ruiz Mangas (ranked 5522 p4p, 109 weight class) and Libero Berto (ranked 5170 p4p, 105 weight class). Ruben Ruiz Mangas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ruiz Mangas
vs
Berto

187 cm
16
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
17
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Libero Berto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berto circles away.
Berto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mangas but Mangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mangas fails to land the takedown.
Mangas goes for a double leg but Berto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Berto continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Ruiz Mangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Berto instigates a clinch.

Mangas has hold of one of Berto's legs. Berto is fighting the takedown attempt but Mangas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Berto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mangas controls the pace.
Mangas wants to control from the top but Berto keeps moving.

Mangas has gone for a leg lock! Berto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mangas's guard.

Mangas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berto is one step ahead there.
Berto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mangas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Berto defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berto postures up.

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

Mangas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangas passes Berto's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mangas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berto sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto is trying to get back to full guard.

Berto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mangas passes to full mount!

Mangas looking to secure an arm triangle but Berto defends it well.
Mangas wants to control the pace but Berto is squirming around nicely.
Berto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Berto fending off the submission attempt from Mangas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangas is not going to allow Berto to sit and survive in this position.
Mangas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Mangas working for a choke but Berto is defending well.

Berto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mangas gets his way!

Berto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mangas's arms.
Berto tries to roll but Mangas sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mangas working for the choke.
Berto tries to roll but Mangas sticks to his back.

Berto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mangas.

Mangas looking to break Berto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mangas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Mangas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Mangas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berto moves in looking to clinch but Mangas pushes him off.
Mangas attempts a counter takedown but Berto avoids it well and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mangas defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mangas. No joy for Berto on that attempt.

Mangas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Berto was covering up waiting for the punch and Mangas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Berto is trying to keep Mangas in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mangas passes Berto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Berto is defending against the submission attempts here by Mangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mangas seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mangas seems to be working for a kimura but Berto defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mangas is looking for a kimura here.

Mangas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berto is just riding it out for now. Mangas eventually gives up the hold.
Mangas is taking a breather. Berto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mangas trying to control from half guard but Berto is working away.

Mangas seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Berto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berto gets full guard.

Mangas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mangas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mangas stays in close to Berto's body and controls the position.
Mangas trying to control the position from guard on top but Berto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Berto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mangas stacks Berto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mangas!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangas trying to control the action but Berto is working from the bottom.
Berto tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mangas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mangas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

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.

Mangas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mangas wants to control but Berto is keeping him busy.
Mangas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berto can do to turn this around?

Mangas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Berto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berto sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mangas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mangas trying to control the action but Berto is working from the bottom.
Berto can't do much from the bottom here.
Mangas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berto is not content to let Mangas control the position.
Berto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berto keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto is trying to control Mangas's posture but Mangas avoids it.

Mangas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Berto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Mangas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mangas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Libero Berto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Mangas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mangas gets to mount! Berto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Berto is trying to escape the mount.

Mangas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Berto is surviving well by controlling Mangas's body position as best he can.
Mangas fails to move to back control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mangas looking to control but Berto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Mangas working for a submission but Berto is keeping him at bay.

Mangas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Berto is on top in guard.

Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Berto defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Berto defends easily.
Mangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berto.

Mangas working for a triangle but Berto defends it easily.
Berto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ruben Ruiz Mangas!

Ruben Ruiz Mangas wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ruben Ruiz Mangas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 7112 p4p, 525 weight class) and JJ Woods (ranked 3058 p4p, 335 weight class). JJ Woods is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Reinikainen
vs
Woods

188 cm
21
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
29
165 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Woods!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Woods chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Woods misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Woods.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woods lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Woods delivers a nice body kick.
Woods throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Woods.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Woods shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Woods misses with a kick to the body
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
A jab from Woods does it's job there.
Reinikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Woods looks for the body kick but Reinikainen saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Woods misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Woods down with leg kicks.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Woods throws a right hand that Reinikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinikainen also avoids with ease.
Reinikainen lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Woods tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. Woods tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A cross from Woods lands.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Woods's body.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Reinikainen does it's job there.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Woods didn't see that one coming.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Woods takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Woods stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Reinikainen avoids it.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Woods strikes.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reinikainen lands with an overhand left.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Woods scores with a head kick. Reinikainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Woods down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods scores with a nice right hand.
Woods throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Woods only half commits.
Woods misses with a leg kick
and Reinikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Woods's leg. Woods is trying to keep his angry face on.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinikainen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinikainen throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it.
Woods counters with a body kick.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Woods.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Woods just manages to avoid it.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
Reinikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Woods fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Woods.
Good work by Woods as he checks the leg kick.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Woods.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Woods appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Woods there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods tries to move into range but Reinikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reinikainen has Woods up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
Reinikainen lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Woods gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Woods lands a high kick!
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Woods looks for the body kick but Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Woods throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Woods has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Reinikainen counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Woods tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
Woods throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Woods lands a body shot.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Reinikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Woods tries to score with a low kick but Reinikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Woods throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woods stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woods throws a head kick that misses

and Reinikainen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reinikainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Reinikainen lands a body punch in the clinch.

Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen digs a good body shot into Woods's ribs.
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Woods's head.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back.

Woods is rocked!
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woods's sensitive parts.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Reinikainen finish him?
Reinikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
Woods checks a leg kick.
Woods steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Woods lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a one two combo.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen thuds his shin into the meat of Woods's side.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Reinikainen jabs Woods right on the nose. Woods blinks but takes it well.
Woods throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reinikainen.
A jab lands there for Reinikainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Reinikainen drops Woods with a huge uppercut! Woods drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reinikainen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 2410 p4p, 270 weight class) and Joao Silvera (ranked 1438 p4p, 164 weight class). Joao Silvera has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cubbedge
vs
Silvera

180 cm
22
166 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera works Cubbedge 's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Silvera misses.
Cubbedge dives in and grabs Silvera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silvera pushes down on Cubbedge 's head and hops out.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Silvera.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvera.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.

Cubbedge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silvera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cubbedge passes Silvera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge drops an elbow to the side of Silvera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvera keeps working.
Silvera has hold of Cubbedge 's hands but Cubbedge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silvera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silvera tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Silvera is defending it quite comfortably.
Silvera tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silvera is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
Silvera wants to get back to his feet.
Silvera is trying to escape back to his feet but Cubbedge uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silvera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silvera is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Cubbedge taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cubbedge throws an elbow but Silvera slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silvera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cubbedge is controlling him well.
Cubbedge 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.
Silvera tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cubbedge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silvera really wants to buck Cubbedge off and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cubbedge '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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge tries to control but Silvera wriggling away.
Silvera is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands with some strikes.

Cubbedge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silvera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silvera shrugs it off.

Cubbedge working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Silvera turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cubbedge off and cradles Silvera's limp body as Cubbedge celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bart Cubbedge !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elazar Shalit (ranked 617 p4p, 77 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 1573 p4p, 169 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.

Shalit
vs
Volkov

170 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elazar Shalit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Shalit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shalit tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Shalit avoids it with no problem.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Shalit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Shalit misses

and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Shalit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Volkov content to stall in guard here.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Volkov is now in half guard.

Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but Shalit is defending well.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.

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

Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.

That's two 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.
Volkov pushes down on Shalit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Volkov is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Volkov is working to tighten his grip on Shalit's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shalit has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Volkov is really squeezing tight and eventually Shalit passes out! Volkov breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov is the new featherweight champion!
Ivan Volkov 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
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Pierre (ranked 2796 p4p, 341 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 2432 p4p, 304 weight class). Antoine Pierre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikhail Popkov's chin.

Pierre
vs
Popkov

185 cm
22
222 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoine Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierre's head.
Popkov throws a head kick that Pierre semi-blocks.

It looks like Antoine Pierre has been cut.
A nice combination there by Popkov.
Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pierre drops his hands for a split second and Popkov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pierre face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Popkov follows up with a right hand that knocks Pierre into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikhail Popkov!
An out of breath Mikhail Popkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 Arminia Bielefeld (ranked 1887 p4p, 197 weight class) and Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 1399 p4p, 163 weight class). Bielefeld 's entrance music is Crowder. A fine choice. 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.

Bielefeld
vs
Blazkov

200 cm
22
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

194 cm
23
290 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bee Krazy
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 Sydney, Arminia Bielefeld !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulysses Blazkov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blazkov lands a big right hand that sends Bielefeld crashing to the mat! Blazkov stays standing though and waves Bielefeld back to his feet!

Bielefeld is rocked!

It looks like Arminia Bielefeld has been cut.
Bielefeld tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blazkov counters with a huge right that knocks Bielefeld out cold! Blazkov is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Blazkov!
A relieved looking Ulysses Blazkov 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hoddy McNeal (ranked 1635 p4p, 176 weight class) and French Fried (ranked 1293 p4p, 143 weight class). Hoddy McNeal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McNeal
vs
Fried

169 cm
23
150 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

177 cm
23
157 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoddy McNeal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, French Fried!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fried feints a jab promting McNeal to slip. Fried then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNeal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fried fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
Fried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNeal throws a looping overhand right but Fried ducks down to avoid it.
Fried scores with a hook.
McNeal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fried has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNeal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McNeal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fried fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fried throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!

Fried rushes McNeal and presses him up against the ropes.

Fried manages to break the clinch.
French Fried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fried has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNeal lands an uppercut.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeal blocks an uppercut.
Fried throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Fried.
A short right from McNeal.
Fried is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McNeal is keeping busy.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Fried.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fried lands with a light punch inside.

Fried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fried tries to bum rush McNeal with a series of wild strikes but McNeal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNeal manages to avoid it.
Fried misses with a hook
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Fried.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried tries to clinch but McNeal moves away
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Fried tries to clinch but McNeal is having none of it.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fried swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fried throws a combination. McNeal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McNeal slips under a jab from Fried.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Fried darts in and clinches McNeal up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
McNeal working aggressively here.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNeal blocks it with crossed arms.
McNeal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fried misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fried blocking some punches.
McNeal scores with a shot to the side of Fried's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
Fried prevents McNeal from breaking the clinch.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
McNeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fried tries a body shot but McNeal blocks it.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fried tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fried lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fried has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from McNeal.
Fried lands a knee to the head.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried blocks an uppercut.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.

Fried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fried cracks McNeal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fried throws a big shot that misses.
McNeal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fried throws a sloppy head kick
and McNeal counters with a right hand to the body.
Fried swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNeal throws a hook but Fried avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fried takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Fried is rocked!
Fried swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fried is still on wobbly legs! Can McNeal finish him?
Fried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNeal throws out the jab.
Fried let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fried swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNeal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but French Fried will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McNeal misses with a looping right.
Fried looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fried seems to have recovered his senses.
Fried scores with a jab to the head.

Fried clinches up against the ropes.
Fried lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McNeal misses with some punches.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNeal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fried tries a knee to the head but McNeal blocks it.
McNeal takes a shot to the head.
Fried tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fried misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fried using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNeal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McNeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fried.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried is looking to control McNeal's arms but McNeal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fried has his back to the ropes.

Fried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNeal lands with a good body shot.
French Fried is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNeal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fried's head.
McNeal moves out of range as Fried strikes.
McNeal is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McNeal thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fried moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Fried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fried throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fried tries to clinch up
and McNeal 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.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McNeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fried looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fried.
McNeal is looking to counter punch.
Fried rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNeal dips to his left and cracks Fried with an uppercut!
Fried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McNeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNeal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNeal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fried.
Fried misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fried moves into the clinch.
Fried throws a punch but it's blocked by McNeal.
A head punch on the inside from Fried fails to land.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Fried.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fried softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fried doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fried lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fried.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McNeal as Fried tries to tie him up.
Fried blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fried working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fried with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fried lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Fried.
Fried lands a shoulder strike.
Fried tries a knee to the head but McNeal blocks it.
Fried looking to throw knees to the head but McNeal is blocking nicely.
French Fried seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Fried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fried slips a straight right by McNeal.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but Fried moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but French Fried will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fried has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fried does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McNeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNeal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fried throws a left and a right that both miss
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fried tests McNeal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Fried lands but McNeal takes it in his stride.
McNeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fried steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNeal.

Fried rushes McNeal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried struggles to land a body shot inside as McNeal controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fried - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fried working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Fried with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Hoddy McNeal has been cut.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fried.
Fried fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Fried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNeal throws a jab when Fried was well out of range.
Fried throws a good cross that connects.
Fried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Fried forces McNeal back against the ropes and clinches.
A short left from McNeal.
McNeal working aggressively here.
Fried softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fried misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fried blocks an uppercut.
Fried holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fried misses with a body punch.
McNeal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Fried using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNeal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried.
McNeal lands a left hand.
Fried lands with a right to the head.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fried lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fried swings widly with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fried wants to clinch but McNeal slips to the side
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fried scores with a nice head shot.
Fried tries to clinch up.
McNeal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fried throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNeal counters with a huge left! Fried is in big trouble! He's backing up but McNeal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fried from any more damage. A dominating finish by McNeal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoddy McNeal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Mailic (ranked 1077 p4p, 133 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 993 p4p, 123 weight class). Mircea comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Mailic
vs
Mircea

196 cm
22
274 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Mailic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea moves out of range of the leg kick from Mailic.
Mailic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at XFighter in the buildup to the fight.
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Mailic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mailic misses the jab.
Mailic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mircea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Mailic has closed the distance and engaged Mircea in a clinch.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
Mailic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mailic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Mailic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mailic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mircea pushes Mailic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mailic blocks an uppercut.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Mailic.
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!
Mailic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mailic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mailic digs a right hand into Mircea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mircea's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Mailic.
Mailic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mailic as the two fighters clinch.
Mailic lands a body shot.
Mircea looks winded!
Mailic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mailic lands a shot to the body.
Mailic digs a right hand underneath Mircea's ribcage. Mircea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Mailic pushes Mircea back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mailic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Nice elbow from Mailic.

It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Good body shot from Mailic.
Mailic throws an elbow but it misses.
Mircea tries a body shot but Mailic blocks it.
Good body shot from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Mailic controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mailic throws an elbow but misses.
Mailic gets through Mircea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mailic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mailic blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
Mailic throws an elbow that misses.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mailic.
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from Mailic, against the ropes.
Mircea blocks the elbow strike.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Mailic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mircea tries a body shot but Mailic blocks it.
Mailic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mailic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Mailic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mailic.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Mailic controls the action.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Mailic controls the action.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
Mailic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mailic has a couple of punches blocked by Mircea.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mailic's elbow.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Still in the clinch, Mailic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Mailic.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mailic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mailic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailic pushes off an throws an elbow but Mircea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Mailic.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea.
A short uppercut from Mailic.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mailic lands an elbow inside.
Mailic misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Mailic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mailic gets a clinch.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Mailic.
Mailic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mailic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mailic working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea throws a head punch that misses.
Mailic lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mailic tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Mailic back against the ropes.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mircea 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.
Mircea digs a right hand into Mailic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mailic's gas tank.
Mailic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mircea lands with a left to the head.
Mailic lands a left hand.
Mailic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?
Mailic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mailic.
Mailic tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Mailic back against the ropes.
Mailic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mailic blocks a body shot from Mircea.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mircea cracks Mailic with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mailic pushes Mircea back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Mailic.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
Mircea scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mailic.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mailic.
A short uppercut from Mailic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mailic cracks Mircea with a nice body shot.
Mailic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mailic lands a nice uppercut.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mailic throws an elbow that misses.
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mailic lands a nice uppercut.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mailic lands a body shot.
Mailic lands a right hand.
Mailic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mircea or not.
Mailic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Mailic digs a right hand underneath Mircea's ribcage. Mircea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mailic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mailic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mailic.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Stan Mailic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mailic blocks a body shot from Mircea.
A nice left hand lands by Mircea.
Mircea throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mailic.
Mircea blocks the elbow strike.
Mailic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mircea or not.
Mailic lands a body shot.
Mailic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mailic lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mailic.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from Mailic, against the ropes.
Mailic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from Mailic, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mailic.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Mailic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mailic.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Mailic controls his hands.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mailic.
Nice body punch from Mailic.
Mailic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mailic.
Mailic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Mailic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mailic thuds a left hand into Mircea's body.
Mailic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mircea.
Mircea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Mailic swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.

Mailic rushes Mircea and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mailic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mailic fails to land.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic pushes off an throws an elbow but Mircea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Mailic.
Mailic lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mailic lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mailic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
Mailic pushes Mircea back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mircea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mailic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Mailic.
Mailic digs a right hand underneath Mircea's ribcage. Mircea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mailic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Mailic.
Mailic throws an elbow but it misses.
Mailic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mailic scores with a shoulder strike.
Mailic scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea is working Mailic over against the ropes.
Mailic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike.
Mailic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Mircea is rocked!
Mailic dips a shoulder and cracks Mircea with a mighty uppercut! Mircea falls back against the ropes and Mailic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mircea is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mailic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Mailic!