Skrap Fights 58 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lynch Boshank (ranked 4837 p4p, 167 weight class) and Galveston Johnson (ranked 4873 p4p, 111 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Boshank
vs
Johnson

205 cm
17
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
261 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lynch Boshank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galveston Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshank misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Boshank.
Boshank slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Boshank misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boshank will feel that in the morning.
Boshank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boshank on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Boshank misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Boshank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Boshank sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks the inside of Boshank's front leg.
Boshank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Boshank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boshank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Galveston Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Boshank shrugs it off though.
Boshank misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boshank avoids it really well and circles away.
Lynch Boshank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galveston Johnson.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boshank doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boshank sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boshank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boshank.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Boshank gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the ropes.
Boshank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boshank throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Boshank is looking to counter punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Boshank dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Johnson cracks the inside of Boshank's front leg.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Boshank takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Boshank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshank prevents Johnson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galveston Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Boshank throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Boshank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boshank 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Boshank misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Boshank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boshank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boshank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boshank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boshank is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boshank is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Boshank is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boshank is holding on to half guard well.
Boshank continues to stall.
Boshank's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Boshank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boshank gets full guard.
Johnson won't allow Boshank to sweep him here.
Boshank pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Boshank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boshank misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boshank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boshank misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boshank is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Boshank circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshank throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Galveston Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Boshank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boshank misses its target.
Boshank throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson jabs Boshank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Boshank moves away and avoids it.
Boshank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boshank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boshank swivels and escapes.
As Johnson backs away, Boshank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lynch Boshank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galveston Johnson.

Boshank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Boshank getting side control.
Boshank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in trouble now - Boshank has advanced to mount!
Boshank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Johnson trying to control the position but Boshank manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Boshank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Boshank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boshank controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Boshank kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boshank is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch Boshank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Galveston Johnson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Galveston Johnson!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Galveston Johnson!

Galveston Johnson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Zen (ranked 22639 p4p, 504 weight class) and Jager Gutsovis (ranked 4394 p4p, 421 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Zen
vs
Gutsovis

186 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

CAGED CROW Clothings 50$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Zen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jager Gutsovis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zen misses with a head kick.
Gutsovis flicks out a counter leg kick but Zen steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Gutsovis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zen.
Gutsovis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zen scores with a push kick.
Zen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Zen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gutsovis stays in close to Zen's body and controls the position.

Zen looking for subs off his back but Gutsovis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gutsovis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Gutsovis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gutsovis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Zen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Zen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutsovis pulls his head out easily.

Zen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutsovis pulls his head out easily.
Gutsovis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gutsovis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gutsovis scores with a couple of nice shots.

Zen actively working from the bottom here.
Gutsovis passes to full mount!
Zen is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsovis controlling from the full mount.
Zen is in a horrible position here. Gutsovis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zen is working to get back to half guard.
Gutsovis looking to control but Zen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gutsovis landing strikes from the mount.
Zen is desperately trying to improve his position but Gutsovis has a good base and remains in mount.
Gutsovis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Gutsovis tries to control but Zen wriggling away.
Gutsovis with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutsovis wants to control the pace but Zen is squirming around nicely.
Gutsovis controlling his opponent.
Zen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gutsovis is trying to control the position but Zen postures up.
Gutsovis controlling Zen's posture.

Gutsovis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gutsovis is tightening it up a little... Zen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gutsovis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jager Gutsovis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 4132 p4p, 335 weight class) and Delirious Creation (ranked 5855 p4p, 386 weight class). Delirious Creation is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

James
vs
Creation

203 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
23
285 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeBron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Delirious Creation!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Creation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Creation is looking for the big counter here.
James with a poor takedown
letting Creation counter with a right hand.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Creation, looking for a takedown. James pushes Creation against the ropes but Creation circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Creation flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
James shoots in for a takedown but Creation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

James shoots in and gets a takedown into Creation's guard.
James won't allow Creation to get back to his feet.
Creation wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creation is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Creation is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.

James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creation, pushing him back against the ropes.
Creation is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two 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.
James keeps control of Creation as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Creation has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from James.

It looks like Delirious Creation has been cut.

Creation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Creation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James with a poor takedown
and Creation counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creation's waist but Creation gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.

Creation tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James prevents Creation from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creation tries to break free but James pushes him back against the ropes.
Creation tries to break free but James pushes him back against the ropes.
Creation tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the ropes.
Creation wants to break free but James has control.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Creation wants to break free but James has control.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creation pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Creation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Creation working hard to break the clinch.

James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
James stops Creation from standing up.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creation wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Creation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Creation is wriggling around but James manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Creation is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeBron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Delirious Creation's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Creation as James shoots in.

Creation gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Creation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Creation is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
LeBron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creation wants to break free but James has control.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creation working hard to break the clinch.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Creation working hard to break the clinch.
Creation tries to break free but James pushes him back against the ropes.
Creation gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.

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

James darts in and clinches Creation up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Creation breaks from the clinch.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creation as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

James moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creation.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Creation backwards.
James prevents Creation from breaking the clinch.
James lands with a right to the head.

Creation is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for James.
Creation is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands a big right hand that drops Creation! The killer instinct kicks in and James finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeBron James!
During a confident post fight interview, LeBron James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kallio (ranked 3681 p4p, 389 weight class) and Anthony Cable (ranked 5821 p4p, 457 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kallio
vs
Cable

177 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

182 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Cable!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cable swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cable swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cable on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cable takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
Cable misses with a double jab
and Kallio counters with a straight right hand.
Kallio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cable stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cable misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Cable just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio connects with a jab.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kallio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Cable throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kallio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cable takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Cable's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat.
Cable misses with a double jab.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Kallio does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Kallio.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Cable seems unphased.
Cable slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cable looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cable has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cable there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cable has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Kallio lands with a right hand.
Cable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kallio fakes the leg kick and cracks Cable in the body.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cable. Cable circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kallio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick there by Kallio.
Kallio works Cable's body with a nice hook.
Cable takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Kallio finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio sizes up Cable with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cable throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A cross from Kallio lands.

Cable is rocked!
Cable throws a right hand that Kallio ducks under and follows up with a left that Kallio also avoids with ease.
Cable takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cable doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio lands a lovely overhand right.
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Kallio has knocked Cable down with a huge combo! Kallio steps away and waves a wobbly Cable back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cable is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Cable gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kallio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Thoressen (ranked 1498 p4p, 177 weight class) and No Way (ranked 1064 p4p, 135 weight class). No Way has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Thoressen
vs
Way

178 cm
22
167 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
168 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Destructive Striking 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 London, Magnus Thoressen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, No Way!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Way gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Way backwards.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Thoressen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen digs a right hand underneath Way's ribcage. Way let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Way takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thoressen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Way tries to break free but Thoressen pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoressen.
Way wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thoressen has him pressed against the ropes.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Way is trying to force a seperation but Thoressen has the dominant position.
I was talking to Thoressen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Way's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Thoressen.
Thoressen working Way over with knees to the body.
A short left from Thoressen.
A short right from Thoressen on the inside.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the side of Way's head.

Way is rocked!
Way has had enough of the clinch but Thoressen keeps him there for the moment.
Way is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoressen finish him?
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen pushes Way back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen lands a big knee! That's hurt Way! Oh, he's all over the place! Thoressen lands another knee that sends Way to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thoressen!
Magnus Thoressen made sure to mention his sponsor, Destructive Striking Clothing in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1789 p4p, 102 weight class) and Total Bastard (ranked 926 p4p, 56 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kuronoa
vs
Bastard

150 cm
22
130 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

168 cm
23
137 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Total Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard tries to clinch up but Kuronoa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuronoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuronoa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Kuronoa lands with an uppercut that bounces Bastard off the ropes and back into range.
Kuronoa ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
A quick step to the side and Kuronoa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuronoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuronoa connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kuronoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuronoa.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bastard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastard lands an uppercut.
Bastard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuronoa backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuronoa working aggressively here.
Kuronoa tries to pull guard but Bastard won't allow it.

Kuronoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuronoa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuronoa slips a jab from Bastard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kuronoa misses.
Bastard scores with a hook.
Kuronoa on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Kuronoa is rocked!
Bastard lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kuronoa off his feet! Kuronoa tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Total Bastard!
Total Bastard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 480 p4p, 23 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 1231 p4p, 72 weight class). BySubtraction comes to the ring accompanied by Lay My Claim. Addition BySubtraction could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergey Objedkov's chin.

BySubtraction
vs
Objedkov

169 cm
22
135 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

172 cm
23
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Objedkov pushes him off.
Objedkov throws the left hand but BySubtraction avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction doesn't manage to clinch there - Objedkov circles away.
BySubtraction lands an overhand right.

Objedkov drives through and clinches with BySubtraction against the ropes.
BySubtraction is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Objedkov is keeping busy.
BySubtraction scores a nice knee to the body.

Objedkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
BySubtraction keeping moving, preventing Objedkov from controlling successfully.
BySubtraction is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Objedkov passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction keeps control of the position for the meantime.
BySubtraction trying to control here.
Objedkov thows a huge punch but BySubtraction dodges it nicely.
BySubtraction has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Objedkov is working away from the top position though.

Objedkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and BySubtraction defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Objedkov lands a nice short elbow.
Objedkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Objedkov is thwarting BySubtraction's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Objedkov lands a nice short elbow.
Objedkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Objedkov is trying to control. BySubtraction wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Objedkov moves nicely into side control.

Objedkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BySubtraction is trying to control Objedkov's posture but Objedkov avoids it.
BySubtraction prevents Objedkov from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov working away.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but BySubtraction is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.
Objedkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BySubtraction is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on BySubtraction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Objedkov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Objedkov lands an elbow.
BySubtraction tries to control but Objedkov manages to take his back.

Objedkov working for a choke but BySubtraction is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

BySubtraction fending off the submission attempt from Objedkov.
BySubtraction trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Objedkov is landing with strikes. BySubtraction can't take much more of this.
BySubtraction tries to break free.
Objedkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at BySubtraction. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Objedkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

BySubtraction misses with an uppercut.
BySubtraction with a body punch. A glancing blow.
BySubtraction takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
Objedkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BySubtraction.
Nice defenses there by Objedkov.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Objedkov ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Objedkov.
Objedkov darts in looking for a takedown but BySubtraction gets double underhooks and turns Objedkov into the ropes.
Nice defenses there by Objedkov.

Objedkov feints and as BySubtraction raises his hands in defense, Objedkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Objedkov tries to free his leg and advance position but BySubtraction is retaining full guard.
BySubtraction controls Objedkov momentarily but Objedkov frees himself.
BySubtraction looking to control but Objedkov passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Objedkov working over BySubtraction with some ground and pound. BySubtraction looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to control but BySubtraction is keeping him busy.
BySubtraction wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
BySubtraction is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Objedkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
BySubtraction is trying to control but can't.
Objedkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

BySubtraction looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Objedkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Objedkov.
BySubtraction trying to control here.
Objedkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Objedkov slips a nice elbow through BySubtraction's hands, connecting with BySubtraction's forehead.
Objedkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
BySubtraction trying to control here.
Objedkov tries to pass to full mount but BySubtraction defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
BySubtraction trying to control from the bottom.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sergey Objedkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
BySubtraction keeping control of the position.
BySubtraction wants to improve his position but Objedkov is controlling well.
BySubtraction is trying to maintain the position but Objedkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Objedkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
Objedkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
BySubtraction trying to control from the bottom.

Objedkov wants to work for an arm triangle but BySubtraction is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
BySubtraction trying to control but Objedkov postures up.
BySubtraction has hold of Objedkov's hands but Objedkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
BySubtraction is staying active underneath Objedkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BySubtraction taking some punishment here, with Objedkov in his half guard.
BySubtraction is looking to control Objedkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BySubtraction avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Objedkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Objedkov misses with a wild combination.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Objedkov moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Objedkov at a distance.
BySubtraction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Objedkov.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
Objedkov scores with a nice strike.
Objedkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Objedkov blocks it.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Objedkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BySubtraction defending well as Objedkov loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Objedkov.
A combination from Objedkov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Objedkov's head but Objedkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Objedkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
Objedkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
BySubtraction jabs Objedkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Objedkov swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction connects with a good right hand that stumbles Objedkov. Objedkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Objedkov slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction punishes Objedkov's body with a nice straight punch.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Objedkov.
BySubtraction digs a good body shot into Objedkov's ribs.
A combination from Objedkov does no damage.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Objedkov.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Objedkov throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
Objedkov wants to counter the offense by BySubtraction and move into the clinch position.
Objedkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

BySubtraction clinches up with Objedkov and pushes him back against the ropes.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Objedkov.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head.
BySubtraction swings wildly with an uppercut but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Objedkov breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Objedkov blocks it.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Objedkov throws a shot from downtown. BySubtraction moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Objedkov moves away.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Objedkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Objedkov connects with a body shot that sends BySubtraction's belly button to the back.
Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Objedkov's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction ducks under a wild hook from Objedkov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Objedkov or perhaps it was just good defense by BySubtraction, which made it look bad.
BySubtraction tries to counter by clinching up but Objedkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Objedkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction moves away from the strike by Objedkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction gets cracked there but stands up to it.
BySubtraction connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Objedkov momentarily.

BySubtraction gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Objedkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Objedkov avoids it.
BySubtraction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Objedkov blocks it with crossed arms.
BySubtraction pushes Objedkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction misses with a punch on the inside.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
Objedkov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. BySubtraction gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Objedkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BySubtraction pushes Objedkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Objedkov wants a takedown.
Addition BySubtraction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Objedkov lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Objedkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but BySubtraction pulls his leg out and moves away.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Objedkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
BySubtraction trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
BySubtraction wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy.
Objedkov is trying to control the action in half guard but BySubtraction is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Objedkov wants to pass the guard but BySubtraction is defending well.
BySubtraction is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
BySubtraction is looking to control Objedkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BySubtraction avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Addition BySubtraction did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Objedkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

BySubtraction gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
BySubtraction has Objedkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Objedkov is pushing down on BySubtraction's leg trying to pass to half guard. BySubtraction is fighting to maintain full guard but Objedkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
BySubtraction is trying to maintain the position but Objedkov is very close to passing his half guard.

Objedkov is looking for a kimura but BySubtraction is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Objedkov to get the leverage.
BySubtraction trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. BySubtraction manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
BySubtraction throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Objedkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
BySubtraction is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov forces his way into half guard.
BySubtraction trying to hold on to Objedkov's head to control him but Objedkov postures up.
Objedkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
BySubtraction is positioning himself well to prevent Objedkov advancing to mount.
Objedkov drops an elbow to the side of BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction is doing well to control the position and prevent Objedkov from advancing to side control.
Objedkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. BySubtraction knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but BySubtraction is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
BySubtraction has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Objedkov is working away from the top position though.
Objedkov is trying to control. BySubtraction wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Objedkov throwing shots but BySubtraction is blocking nicely.
BySubtraction keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
BySubtraction keeping control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Objedkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but BySubtraction swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BySubtraction wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
BySubtraction doesn't manage to clinch there - Objedkov circles away.

Objedkov drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov works over BySubtraction with some ground and pound from guard.

BySubtraction escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Objedkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
BySubtraction seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Objedkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

BySubtraction working for a triangle but Objedkov defends it easily.
BySubtraction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Objedkov.
BySubtraction keeping moving, preventing Objedkov from controlling successfully.
Objedkov is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BySubtraction seems keen to control Objedkov's posture.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but BySubtraction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov postures up.
Objedkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Objedkov is looking to work some ground and pound but BySubtraction has wrist control.
BySubtraction is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BySubtraction scores with a hook.
Objedkov throws a shot from downtown. BySubtraction moves away and avoids it.
Objedkov throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Objedkov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Objedkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Objedkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BySubtraction scores with a sloppy right hand. Objedkov should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Objedkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BySubtraction slips under a jab from Objedkov.
Objedkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Objedkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction slips a jab from Objedkov.
BySubtraction tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Objedkov manages to circle out of the way.
BySubtraction throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Objedkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for BySubtraction!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction is trying to get back to half guard.
Objedkov working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Objedkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Objedkov lands some shots froms side control.

Objedkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BySubtraction knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
BySubtraction tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Objedkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but BySubtraction keeps working.

Objedkov is trying to get an arm triangle but BySubtraction is defending well.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov looks up at the clock and then as BySubtraction takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Objedkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Well,BySubtraction is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
BySubtraction wants to control but Objedkov postures up.
Objedkov controlling the position from side mount.
Objedkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but BySubtraction keeps working.
BySubtraction is trying to control Objedkov's posture but Objedkov avoids it.
Sergey Objedkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Objedkov trying to control the action but BySubtraction is working from the bottom.

Objedkov swings around for an armbar but BySubtraction sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Objedkov's guard.
BySubtraction is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
BySubtraction postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
BySubtraction wants to control from the top but Objedkov keeps moving.
BySubtraction has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Objedkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Objedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BySubtraction trying to move into half guard but instead Objedkov has managed to sweep!

BySubtraction trying to control the position.

BySubtraction is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Objedkov defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Objedkov with a nice head shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sergey Objedkov!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Sergey Objedkov!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sergey Objedkov!

Sergey Objedkov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergey Objedkov is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sergey Objedkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luther Anderson (ranked 992 p4p, 126 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 613 p4p, 73 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Lacplesis

178 cm
23
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
171 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lacplesis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Lacplesis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lacplesis drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lacplesis is looking for the KO!

Anderson is rocked!

It looks like Luther Anderson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Anderson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Humors Lacplesis!
Our winner, Humors Lacplesis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Lad (ranked 503 p4p, 75 weight class) and Eddie Nordon (ranked 473 p4p, 71 weight class). Eddie Nordon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Lad
vs
Nordon

175 cm
23
220 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

188 cm
23
212 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Lad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nordon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordon throws a body punch but Lad moves out of range.
Nordon misses the shot to the body.
Nordon misses with a combination
and Lad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordon misses the shot to the body.
Lad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordon.
Nordon throws a hook to the side of Lad's head but Lad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Lad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordon looks to land a right hand but Lad moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lad manages to avoid it.
Lad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lad there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Nordon misses
and Nordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eddie Nordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordon with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon throws out a loose jab but Lad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Lad.
Nordon missing with a left hand there. Lad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Lad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lad seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice body punch from Lad.
Nordon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordon thinking.
Nordon scores with a shot to the body.
Nordon fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Nordon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lad moves away from the strike by Nordon.
Nordon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordon lands a really nice looking cross but Lad seems unphased.
Nordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lad at a distance.
Nordon swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lad to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lad.
Nordon ducks under a wild hook from Lad.
Nordon misses with a right hand
and Lad counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordon misses with a straight left.
Nordon misses with a body shot.
Lad misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lad.
Nordon lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Nordon misses.
Nordon lands a jab-cross combination.
Nordon scores with a jab to the head.
Nordon throws a sloppy body shot
and Lad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordon dips to his left and cracks Lad with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordon misses with a lunging right hand
and Lad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lad moves away.
Lad throws a shot from downtown. Nordon moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lad's head backwards.
Nordon lands with a cross.
Nordon looks to land a combination but Lad avoids it well.
A big left from Nordon misses.
Nordon misses with a straight left.
Nordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lad avoids the body shot from Nordon.
An attempted straight right counter from Lad misses the target.
Nordon throws out a powerful jab.
Lad misses with a looping right.
Nordon missing with a left hand there. Lad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordon lands with an overhand left.
Nordon misses with a left hand
letting Lad counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Nordon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lad swings for the body but Nordon moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nordon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lad counters with a stiff right hand.
Nordon lands a jab to Lad's midsection.
Nordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordon misses with a hook.
Nordon swings for the body but Lad moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lad misses the target.
Lad avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon misses with an uppercut.
Lad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordon.
Lad throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lad is just out of range.
Lad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon connects with a single shot there.
Eddie Nordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lad.
Young Lad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordon misses with a hook
and Lad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordon misses with a wild body shot.
Lad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lad connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordon lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lad throws a big counter combination but Nordon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lad.
Nordon connects with a body shot.
Nordon shoots in for a takedown but Lad shows good takedown defense.
Nordon throws a lazy right hand but Lad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lad counters with a stiff right hand.
Nordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lad looks to land a left hand but Nordon moved out of range nicely.
Lad throws a hook but Nordon avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordon misses with a wild body shot.
Lad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lad cracks Nordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nordon throws out a loose jab but Lad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lad misses its target.
Nordon fails with the takedown
and Lad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordon under the eye.
Nordon scores with a body shot.
Lad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordon.
Lad is looking to counter the offense by Nordon and move into the clinch.
Nordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Lad does no damage.
Nordon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lad takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Lad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordon looks to throw the jab but Lad is out of range.

Lad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordon.
Nice body punch from Lad.
Nordon working aggressively here.
Lad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lad swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Nordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Nordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nordon misses with a looping left.
Nordon misses the body punch
and Lad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Lad.
A counter left hand to the body from Lad misses its target.
Lad slips under a jab.
It looked like Lad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lad misses with a left hand
and Nordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordon misses the body punch
and Lad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon misses with a body punch
and Lad counters with a nice uppercut.
Lad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lad takes a swing at Nordon's ribcage but misses.
Lad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nordon finds it's way round the side to connect with Lad's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lad is just out of range.
Nordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lad to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordon misses the body punch
and Lad counters with a right hand to the body.
Nordon throws a jab when Lad was well out of range.
Lad lands a nice hook to Nordon's body. Nordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lad thuds a left hand into Nordon's body.
Nordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nordon swings for the body but Lad moves out of range.
Nordon misses with a left hand
and Lad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Nordon is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordon misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Lad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordon misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lad to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lad lands a slapping body shot.

Lad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nordon sprawling to the canvas! Nordon rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lad finish him?!
Nordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Lad finish him?
A jab from Nordon misses.
Lad circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Nordon tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lad wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Young Lad!
An out of breath and clearly excited Young Lad thanked THE END 32 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).