PSE 48 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 5965 p4p, 355 weight class) and Uncle Creepy (ranked 3407 p4p, 297 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Smoochie Wallace
vs
Creepy

165 cm
41
148 lbs
36 - 37 - 0

169 cm
40
148 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 36 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uncle Creepy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace staying out of range there.
Creepy blocks the body kick.
Creepy cracks Smoochie Wallace with an open hand slap.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a looping left.
Creepy throws a head kick but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Creepy.
Smoochie Wallace jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smoochie Wallace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Creepy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creepy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Smoochie Wallace is rocked!

Creepy has Smoochie Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.

Smoochie Wallace pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Creepy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smoochie Wallace keeping full guard, as Creepy tries to pass.
Creepy throwing strikes but missing.
Smoochie Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creepy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smoochie Wallace wants to stand up but Creepy is controlling him.
Creepy tries to free his leg and advance position but Smoochie Wallace is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Creepy lands a couple of elbows.
Creepy works over Smoochie Wallace with some ground and pound from guard.

Creepy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smoochie Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creepy.
Smoochie Wallace throws a quick counter kick to the body but Creepy avoids it.

Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smoochie Wallace lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Creepy down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace working the ground and pound but Creepy is defending the strikes.
Creepy can't do much from the bottom here.
Creepy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smoochie Wallace is controlling him well.
Creepy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smoochie Wallace throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Creepy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Creepy is trying to get back to half guard.
Smoochie Wallace postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Creepy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smoochie Wallace working away.
Creepy is trying to improve his position.
Smoochie Wallace throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Creepy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Creepy struggling a bit here.
Smoochie Wallace working the body and head with strikes.
Creepy can't do much from the bottom here.
Creepy is trying to get back to half guard.
Smoochie Wallace scores with punches from side control.

Smoochie Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Creepy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smoochie Wallace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Creepy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smoochie Wallace tries to score with some ground and pound. Creepy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Creepy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Creepy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smoochie Wallace's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Smoochie Wallace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Creepy defends it well.
Creepy tries to get to full guard but Smoochie Wallace has control of the leg.
Smoochie Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smoochie Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Creepy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Creepy's brow.
Creepy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smoochie Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Creepy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smoochie Wallace's guard. Nice move by Creepy!

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creepy throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smoochie Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creepy.
Creepy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smoochie Wallace throws a push kick but Creepy slaps the foot to one side.
Creepy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smoochie Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Creepy.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Creepy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Creepy looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoochie Wallace is just out of range.
Smoochie Wallace looks to land a left hand but Creepy moved out of range nicely.
Creepy throws a counter combo.
Creepy lands a jab to the head.
Smoochie Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Creepy avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoochie Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creepy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Creepy - that will leave a mark!
Creepy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smoochie Wallace momentarily.
Oh Smoochie Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice looking kick to the body. Creepy takes a step back to recover.
Creepy throws a low kick but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Creepy moves into the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
Smoochie Wallace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Creepy smiles and moves away.
Creepy drops Smoochie Wallace with a naaaaasty hook - Smoochie Wallace is in real trouble here! Creepy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Creepy!
An out of breath Uncle Creepy 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
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darragh Kelly (ranked 1500 p4p, 161 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 2365 p4p, 231 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kelly
vs
McDonald

168 cm
33
154 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

165 cm
41
155 lbs
21 - 32 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darragh Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kelly quickly recovers to half guard.
McDonald tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kelly.
Kelly tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald working Kelly over with strikes.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelly taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Kelly has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kelly has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald works over Kelly with some ground and pound from guard.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Kelly won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Kelly is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kelly manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald prevents Kelly from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.

McDonald wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
McDonald seems keen to control Kelly's posture.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
McDonald told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Kelly ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDonald throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
Kelly wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
Kelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
McDonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonald.
McDonald is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald 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 Kelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonald swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Ronnie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Kelly throws a solid leg kick but McDonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelly.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kelly connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Kelly lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald throws a front kick that sends Kelly stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald connects with the punch.
McDonald throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kelly tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Kelly defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelly somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelly on the side of the head.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelly has time to react.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Kelly shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronnie McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Kelly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from McDonald lands.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands with a right hand.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kelly throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.

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

McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.

Kelly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald controlling the position well.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kelly is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

McDonald stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darragh Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie McDonald 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.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Kelly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie McDonald.
Well McDonald 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ronnie McDonald!
A relieved looking Ronnie McDonald 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
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 1872 p4p, 214 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 2246 p4p, 252 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Areni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mosaique. Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Areni
vs
Rochester

169 cm
21
147 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Rochester is just out of range.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rochester defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Rochester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rochester looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Arlo Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester slips a jab from Areni.
A big left from Areni misses.
A little jabbing left from Rochester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rochester throws a lazy uppercut
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Areni scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni is looking to counter the offense by Rochester and move into the clinch.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Rochester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Areni lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester throws a head kick that misses.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Rochester.
Rochester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni counters with a two punch combo.
Rochester walks into a stiff left hand from Areni.
Rochester throws an off balance right hand
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Rochester.

Areni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Areni showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni trying to control from half guard but Rochester is working away.
Rochester 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Areni slips a nice elbow through Rochester's hands, connecting with Rochester's forehead.

Rochester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Areni prevents Rochester from improving his position.
Rochester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Areni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Areni is keen to just control but Rochester is a slippery customer.
Areni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rochester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Areni there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rochester actively working from the bottom here.
Rochester is in trouble now - Areni has advanced to mount!
Areni lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Areni lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Areni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Areni landing strikes from the mount.
Areni scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rochester?
Areni working Rochester over with strikes here.

Rochester is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Rochester that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rochester is still in real trouble! Can Areni finish him?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Areni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Areni postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rochester in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rochester to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rap Tori (ranked 1829 p4p, 189 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 2081 p4p, 212 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tori
vs
Zackrisson

177 cm
29
151 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

175 cm
36
159 lbs
25 - 10 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rap Tori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Tori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tori. Tori obviously looking to wear him down.
Tori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Tori is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori shoots for a takedown but Zackrisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.

Tori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zackrisson, pushing him back against the cage.
Zackrisson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori tries a body shot but Zackrisson blocks it.
Tori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Tori wants a takedown.
Tori misses with the head strike.
Tori tries to work over Zackrisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zackrisson cracks Tori with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tori misses with a punch on the inside.
Tori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tori struggles to land a body shot inside as Zackrisson controls his hands.
Zackrisson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zackrisson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Tori scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tori.

Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tori looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tori.
Tori walks into a stiff left hand from Zackrisson.
Tori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori with a nice cross.
Tori throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tori throws the kick towards the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Tori settles back down.
Tori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tori throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zackrisson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tori really felt that one!
A punch combination from Zackrisson misses.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tori drives through with a takedown into Zackrisson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zackrisson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tori.
Tori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zackrisson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zackrisson keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
Tori postures up in Zackrisson's guard and throws a big left but Zackrisson blocks it.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.
Zackrisson keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tori landing some decent shots from guard.
Tori postures up and lands a big shot to Zackrisson's brow.
Zackrisson wants to get back to his feet but Tori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tori is working Zackrisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zackrisson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zackrisson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Tori has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zackrisson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Zackrisson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tori with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zackrisson looking for a sweep. Not yet Zackrisson, not yet.
Tori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Tori changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Tori there.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson takes one on the button.
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tori lands a nice shot that snaps Zackrisson's head back.
Tori throws a nice looking combination but Zackrisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zackrisson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tori lands a jab to the nose.
Tori thuds his right hand into Zackrisson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tori off the cage and back into range.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Tori shakes it off.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson jabs Tori right on the nose. Tori blinks but takes it well.
Tori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zackrisson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tori somewhat.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Zackrisson.
Tori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tori feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Tori is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tori's knee momentarily.
Tori shoots for a takedown but Zackrisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rap Tori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tori tests Zackrisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori misses with a double jab
and Zackrisson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tori's knee momentarily.
Tori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Tori counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori just misses with a punch to the body.
Tori looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Tori moves into the clinch.
Zackrisson blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tori jumps into guard, dragging Zackrisson to the mat.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
Tori trying to control the position.

Zackrisson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tori closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with a low kick, right behind Tori 's knee.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tori misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
Tori changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zackrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson digs a good body shot into Tori's ribs.
Zackrisson cracks Tori with an open hand slap.
Tori slips under a jab.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Tori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Tori shakes it off.
Tori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zackrisson's waist but Zackrisson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tori off to one side.
Tori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tori misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Zackrisson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zackrisson throws a hook but Tori avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Tori coming out on top.
Tori throws a good cross that connects.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori moved away.
Tori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Tori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tori avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Tori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Tori's knee but Tori avoids it well.
Zackrisson throws a wild body kick that Tori sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tori.
Tori slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Tori tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori lands a nice shot that snaps Zackrisson's head back.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Tori was well out of range.
Tori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Tori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Zackrisson tests Tori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Tori moved out of range.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tori.
Zackrisson scores with a nice strike.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Tori.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that Tori ducks under and follows up with a left that Tori also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tori.
Tori lunges at Zackrisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zackrisson's hand.
Zackrisson works Tori's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses

and Tori counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tori makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tori postures up in Zackrisson's guard and throws a big left but Zackrisson blocks it.
Rap Tori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zackrisson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tori actively working from the bottom here.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Zackrisson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tori gets back to full guard.
Tori 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.
Tori controls Zackrisson momentarily but Zackrisson frees himself.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing Zackrisson from standing up.
Zackrisson passes into half guard.
Zackrisson prevents Tori from improving 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.
Zackrisson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tori is pressing down on Zackrisson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.

Zackrisson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zackrisson is keeping the position for now.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rap Tori.
I think Tori has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Gadelha (ranked 3143 p4p, 284 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 2812 p4p, 270 weight class). Gadelha comes to the cage accompanied by Melle Mel - Step Off. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frankie Hollywood was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gadelha
vs
Hollywood

162 cm
28
145 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

165 cm
30
134 lbs
22 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Gadelha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gadelha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gadelha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollywood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gadelha.
Gadelha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollywood.
Hollywood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hollywood misses with a wild combination.
Gadelha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hollywood sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood misses with a shot to the body
and Gadelha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood cracks Gadelha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hollywood misses the shot to the body.
Gadelha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood avoids the body shot from Gadelha.
Hollywood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Gadelha saw that one coming.
Hollywood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gadelha under the eye.
Hollywood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gadelha slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Gadelha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollywood has time to react.

It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Gadelha misses with the combination.
Hollywood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gadelha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gadelha slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Gadelha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gadelha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Gadelha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Gadelha moved out of range.
Gadelha throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hollywood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Gadelha avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Hollywood 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Gadelha moved out of range.
Gadelha ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.

Gadelha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gadelha trying to advance position but Hollywood counters by regaining guard.
Gadelha stays in close to Hollywood's body and controls the position.
Hollywood has control of Gadelha's left arm, preventing Gadelha from doing any damage.
Hollywood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hollywood wants to work for an arm triangle but Gadelha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gadelha holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gadelha trying to hold on to Hollywood's head to control him but Hollywood postures up.
Gadelha moves into full guard.
Hollywood is fighting to break Gadelha's control of his arms but Gadelha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gadelha continues to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gadelha trying to keep a closed guard but Hollywood is proving a slippery customer.
Hollywood stays in close to Gadelha's body and controls the position.
Gadelha 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.

Hollywood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gadelha dives on top into guard.

Gadelha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Hollywood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frankie Hollywood's cut.
That's time! Gadelha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hollywood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gadelha walks into a straight right hand from Hollywood.
Gadelha works Hollywood's body with a nice hook.
Gadelha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gadelha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hollywood misses with a series of wild punches.
Frankie Hollywood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Gadelha ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha throws a hook but Hollywood blocks it.
Hollywood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gadelha slips under a jab.
Hollywood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hollywood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the head.
Gadelha throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Hollywood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Gadelha saw that one coming.
Gadelha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollywood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gadelha scrambles back to his feet.
Gadelha misses with a two punch combination.
Frankie Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gadelha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hollywood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gadelha.
Gadelha 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.

Hollywood is rocked!
Gadelha cracks Hollywood with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Gadelha!
Claudio Gadelha 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
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zonta (ranked 1156 p4p, 145 weight class) and Deez Nuts (ranked 1657 p4p, 193 weight class). Deez Nuts will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Zonta
vs
Nuts

175 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
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, Deez Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonta takes a swing at Nuts's ribcage but misses.
Nuts throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Nuts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Nuts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nuts checks a leg kick.
Nuts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zonta staying out of range there.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuts.
Nuts scores with a body shot.
Zonta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuts lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuts moves away.
A jab from Nuts finds it's way through Zonta's defenses.
Nuts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Nuts counters with a stiff right hand.
Zonta throws a body punch but Nuts moves out of range.
Nuts throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Nuts throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Nuts.
Zonta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nuts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zonta jabs Nuts right on the nose. Nuts blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Nuts.
Nuts avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Nuts lunges at Zonta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zonta's hand.
A big right from Zonta misses.
Nuts throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Nuts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
Zonta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nuts lands with a cross.
Nuts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zonta's head backwards.
Nuts swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Zonta counters by clinching up.

Nuts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zonta has time to react.
Nice body punch from Nuts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuts is just out of range.
Nuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuts defending well as Zonta loads up on a big left hand.

Nuts tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts lands a shoulder strike.
Nuts lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Zonta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta is looking to wear down Nuts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nuts lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Zonta misses
and Nuts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuts.
A punch lands to the side of Zonta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zonta takes a swing at Nuts's ribcage but misses.
Nuts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuts counters with a stiff right hand.
Nuts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nuts jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Zonta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Nuts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zonta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zonta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deez Nuts!
Deez Nuts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jock Strap (ranked 548 p4p, 66 weight class) and Takayama Yataro (ranked 1796 p4p, 205 weight class). Yataro has chosen Misoji Misaki as his entrance music. 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.

Strap
vs
Yataro

176 cm
22
157 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

163 cm
21
143 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takayama Yataro!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yataro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strap defends well and Yataro ends up having to push Strap into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strap stalks Yataro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yataro's face. Yataro staggers backwards, shaken.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yataro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Yataro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yataro tries to score with some ground and pound. Strap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro is working Strap over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strap prevents Yataro from improving position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro is putting a hurting on Strap here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Yataro.
Yataro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strap managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yataro.
Yataro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap is looking to reverse the position.
Yataro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yataro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yataro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Strap on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yataro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yataro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yataro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yataro trying to control the position but Strap is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro scoring with punches and elbows.
Yataro looks up at the clock and then as Strap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yataro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Strap defending against the ground and pound.
Strap is looking for a sweep.
Yataro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strap sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Strap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strap definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yataro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yataro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Strap some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro tries to score with some ground and pound. Strap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Strap takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yataro looking to control but instead Strap has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Yataro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strap is doing well to control the position and prevent Yataro from advancing to side control.
Strap has hold of Yataro's hands but Yataro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro with the ground and pound but Strap uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strap looking for a sweep. Not yet Strap, not yet.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Yataro with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yataro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yataro trying to control but Strap is working from the bottom.
Strap wants to sweep here but Yataro controlling him for the moment.
Yataro stays in close to Strap's body and controls the position.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Strap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yataro connects with a crisp jab.

Yataro closes the distance and clinches.
Strap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strap swings wildly with an uppercut but Yataro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yataro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Strap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
Strap throwing a counter right hand but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Yataro moves away from the strike by Strap.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Strap swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yataro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yataro loads up on a big right hand but Strap slips the punch.
Yataro connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro throws a poor cross that misses
and Strap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Strap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yataro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Yataro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yataro jumps guard but Strap stands there with Yataro around his waist. Yataro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yataro lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Strap scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yataro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strap lands with a right to the head.

Yataro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Yataro misses.
Strap throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro misses with a left hand
and Strap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strap 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.
Strap takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yataro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Strap misses with an uppercut.
Yataro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strap catches Yataro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strap's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strap duly obliges.
Yataro lands a really nice looking cross but Strap seems unphased.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro misses with a hook.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yataro was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Strap is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yataro swings for the body but Strap moves out of range.
Yataro cracks Strap with a good jab.
Yataro scores with a hook to the body. Strap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strap blocks a jab.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jock Strap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yataro misses with a right hand
and Strap counters with a series of strikes. Yataro will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Yataro.
A little feinted left hand from Strap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yataro connects with a body shot.
Yataro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yataro misses with an uppercut.
Yataro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yataro instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Yataro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strap misses with some punches.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Strap avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.

Strap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yataro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yataro! But no joy.
Strap fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Strap misses.
Strap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strap.
Strap slips a jab from Yataro.
Strap avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Strap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strap throws a big counter combination but Yataro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yataro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yataro is looking to clinch.
Yataro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strap throws a hook but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro throws a sloppy body shot
and Strap counters with a nice body shot.
Yataro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strap scores with a jab.
Strap connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Strap. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Strap does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Strap misses the target.
Strap moves out of range of the strikes.
Strap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro tries to clinch up.
Strap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Strap misses.
A cross from Strap lands.
Strap is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strap throws a hook to the side of Yataro's head but Yataro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yataro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strap doesn't seem bothered though.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strap moves away.
Strap is looking for a counter combo.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strap.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strap walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yataro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yataro tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro slips under a jab from Strap.
Yataro 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.
Yataro throws a poor cross that misses
and Strap counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strap misses with an uppercut

and Yataro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yataro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yataro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yataro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro is stalling here. Strap is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yataro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strap has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strap tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Yataro tries to improve position but can't.
Strap tries to stand but Yataro is controlling his head.
Yataro tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap working away.

Strap decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yataro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Yataro does it's job there.
Strap throws a hook but Yataro blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Yataro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yataro moves away from the strike by Strap.
Yataro with a nice cross.
Yataro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strap at a distance.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.
Strap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yataro connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Strap misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Takayama Yataro just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yataro lands a nice shot to the body.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strap was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
A quick step to the side and Strap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Strap misses the target.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Strap's shoulder, as Strap tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Strap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap takes one on the button.
Yataro lands a slapping body shot.
Strap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Yataro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yataro.
Strap throws a hook but Yataro avoids it easily.
Yataro swings for the body but Strap moves out of range.
Strap throws a hook but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strap swings for the body but Yataro moves out of range.
Strap looks to land a combination but Yataro avoids it well.

Yataro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strap is trying to defend but Yataro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Strap is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro misses with a head shot. Strap uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yataro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strap wants to sweep but no luck.
Yataro with a nice head shot there.
Strap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro is working Strap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yataro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Yataro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yataro wants to pass the guard but Strap is keeping the position.
Yataro chips away with some ground and pound.
Yataro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yataro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strap is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yataro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yataro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yataro works over Strap with some ground and pound from guard.
Yataro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strap's head.
Yataro throwing strikes from guard but Strap blocks nicely.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yataro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro is working Strap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro postures up in Strap's guard and throws a big left but Strap blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takayama Yataro dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yataro lands a body shot.
A big left from Strap misses.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Strap saw that one coming.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yataro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yataro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Strap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yataro loads up on a big right hand but Strap slips the punch.
Yataro slips a straight right by Strap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strap looks to land a left hand but Yataro moved out of range nicely.
Strap looks to throw the jab but Yataro is out of range.
Strap takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yataro misses with a wild body shot.
Yataro works the jab nicely.
Yataro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Strap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yataro.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Strap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strap throwing a counter right hand but Yataro manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Yataro throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Strap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yataro throws a lazy right hand but Strap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yataro throws a looping overhand right but Strap ducks down to avoid it.
Strap takes one to the chin there.
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!
Strap avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a body shot.
Yataro works Strap's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yataro misses with an uppercut
and Strap counters with a stiff right hand.
Strap with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yataro to score with a decent uppercut.
Yataro throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
Yataro lands with a shot to the body.
Jock Strap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strap misses with a looping right.
Strap fails to land with a series of punches.
Yataro cracks a nice hook into Strap's ribs.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strap was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Yataro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Yataro finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yataro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strap's head.

Yataro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yataro trying to mount his opponent but Strap defends it.
Yataro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Strap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yataro pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takayama Yataro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yataro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
Takayama Yataro is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Takayama Yataro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 754 p4p, 97 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 699 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pendragon
vs
Wallace

189 cm
28
195 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

195 cm
37
190 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pendragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pendragon scores with a decent looking hook.
Pendragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pendragon lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Pendragon as he connects with a hook.
Pendragon scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Pendragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pendragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Pendragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pendragon, as that shot connected.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pendragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace checks a low kick from Pendragon.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace cracks a nice hook into Pendragon's ribs.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon lands a jab to the nose.
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Pendragon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pendragon catches Wallace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.

Wallace is rocked!
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon lands a lovely overhand right.
Pendragon lands the left hand.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendragon finish him?
A lazy body kick from Pendragon
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Wallace misses.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pendragon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Pendragon connects with an inside leg kick.
Pendragon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
It looks like Pendragon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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!
Pendragon scores with a shot to the body.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pendragon lands a jab to the nose.
Pendragon takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pendragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pendragon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pendragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pendragon misses its target.
Pendragon misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pendragon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body. Wallace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon connects with a combination that backs up Wallace into the cage. Pendragon lands a flurry of punches that gets past Wallace's guard. Wallace is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Pendragon bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pendragon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 330 p4p, 48 weight class) and Dave Beast (ranked 527 p4p, 71 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think OnYerKiester might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to To hell and back: Sabaton. 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.

OnYerKiester
vs
Beast

189 cm
25
197 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
196 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

UnderGround Clothing Co.

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Beast!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OnYerKiester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
Beast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beast needs to keep his hands up - OnYerKiester had a free shot at his head there.
OnYerKiester avoids the body shot from Beast.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OnYerKiester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OnYerKiester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of OnYerKiester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OnYerKiester leaves Beast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OnYerKiester throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
OnYerKiester misses with a jab, cross combination.
OnYerKiester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beast. Beast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OnYerKiester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OnYerKiester staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and OnYerKiester tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by OnYerKiester's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OnYerKiester moves out of range of the strikes.
OnYerKiester catches Beast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from OnYerKiester. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
OnYerKiester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast tries to clinch up.
OnYerKiester misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OnYerKiester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OnYerKiester cracks Beast with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OnYerKiester can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OnYerKiester with a body punch. A glancing blow.

OnYerKiester gets tackled into the cage by Beast. Beast maintains the clinch.
OnYerKiester lands a shoulder strike.
OnYerKiester throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast blocking some punches.
OnYerKiester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
Nice body punch from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester lands a body punch.
OnYerKiester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
OnYerKiester misses with a short punch on the inside.
OnYerKiester lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

OnYerKiester breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OnYerKiester, right into the meat.
OnYerKiester scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from OnYerKiester. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
OnYerKiester clobbers Beast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OnYerKiester.
Beast has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
OnYerKiester throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
OnYerKiester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beast is defended easily by OnYerKiester.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Beast.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester throws out a powerful jab.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and OnYerKiester counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OnYerKiester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OnYerKiester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OnYerKiester lands a hook to the side of the head.
OnYerKiester lands a hook that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
OnYerKiester misses with a body punch.
OnYerKiester misses with a short punch on the inside.
OnYerKiester lands a body punch.
OnYerKiester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OnYerKiester gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OnYerKiester struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beast on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OnYerKiester throws out the jab.
OnYerKiester looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
OnYerKiester throws a shot to the body.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OnYerKiester throws a one two combo.
Beast misses with a right hand
and OnYerKiester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
OnYerKiester throws an off balance right hand

and Beast counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
OnYerKiester is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.
Beast in the domination position with OnYerKiester hanging on.
OnYerKiester can't do much from the bottom here.
OnYerKiester tries to buck Beast off but Beast is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester taking a bit of punishment here - Beast scoring with strikes.
OnYerKiester struggling a bit here.
Beast looks up at the clock and then as OnYerKiester takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beast smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
OnYerKiester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beast prevents OnYerKiester from improving his position.
Beast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OnYerKiester taking some punishment here, with Beast in his half guard.

Beast is working for a submission of some sort.
Beast prevents OnYerKiester from improving his position.
Beast is trying to control. OnYerKiester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OnYerKiester wants to control but Beast is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OnYerKiester keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OnYerKiester is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OnYerKiester trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
OnYerKiester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OnYerKiester is trying to stand.
OnYerKiester gets back to full guard.
Beast is looking to work some ground and pound but OnYerKiester has wrist control.
OnYerKiester managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OnYerKiester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beast manages to get himself to full guard.

OnYerKiester works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester prevents Beast from improving his position.
OnYerKiester is pressing down on Beast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beast is holding on for now.
Beast tries to kick OnYerKiester off but OnYerKiester keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Dave Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
OnYerKiester wants to stand up but Beast is controlling the position.
OnYerKiester wants to free his trapped foot but Beast is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OnYerKiester tries to stand and escape but Beast is controlling the position.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
OnYerKiester wants to stand up but Beast is controlling the position.

That's four 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.

Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beast trying to control from the bottom.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beast!
OnYerKiester sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

OnYerKiester wants to finish this one by submission but Beast is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
OnYerKiester landing strikes from the mount and Beast is in trouble!
Beast really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OnYerKiester with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OnYerKiester thuds his right hand into Beast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beast avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OnYerKiester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OnYerKiester scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OnYerKiester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is winning the standup battle so far.
OnYerKiester misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester misses with a looping right.
Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OnYerKiester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OnYerKiester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beast moves away from the strike by OnYerKiester.
Nice takedown defense from OnYerKiester. No joy for Beast on that attempt.
Beast misses with a wild body shot.
OnYerKiester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beast.
OnYerKiester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from OnYerKiester.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OnYerKiester misses with a straight left.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OnYerKiester.
A nice inside leg kick there by OnYerKiester. That's going to slow Beast down.
Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Beast.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester lands a two punch combo.

That has opened up Dave Beast's cut even more.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but OnYerKiester gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OnYerKiester lands with a good body shot.
Beast lands a glancing blow to the side of OnYerKiester's head.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast throws a hook but OnYerKiester avoids it easily.
OnYerKiester lands a slapping body shot.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OnYerKiester takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
OnYerKiester throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Beast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
OnYerKiester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
OnYerKiester throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast drops down looking to force a counter takedown but OnYerKiester defends it well.
OnYerKiester lands a nice hook to Beast's body. Beast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beast misses with a takedown
and OnYerKiester counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beast scores with a decent looking hook.
OnYerKiester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
OnYerKiester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
OnYerKiester lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from OnYerKiester. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
Beast has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OnYerKiester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OnYerKiester with a jab.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but OnYerKiester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from OnYerKiester misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OnYerKiester.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but OnYerKiester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OnYerKiester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beast on the side of the head.
OnYerKiester throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
OnYerKiester lands with a nice body punch.
OnYerKiester misses with a double jab.
Dave Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PutinYa OnYerKiester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beast moves in looking to clinch but OnYerKiester pushes him off.
OnYerKiester seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
PutinYa OnYerKiester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OnYerKiester 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PutinYa OnYerKiester!
An out of breath PutinYa OnYerKiester thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.