FARTMMA 52: SEMIS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McNights (ranked 23360 p4p, 533 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 24302 p4p, 515 weight class). Smith has chosen Is This Love as his entrance music. Steve McNights is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McNights
vs
Smith

190 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

181 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve McNights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNights.
McNights throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but McNights steps away.
McNights darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
McNights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
McNights throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but McNights manages to duck under it in time.
Smith is looking to chop away at McNights's legs.
Steve McNights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNights fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind McNights 's knee.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
McNights has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
McNights is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McNights moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNights tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNights somewhat.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith leaves McNights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNights appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow McNights down.
McNights with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a head kick but McNights moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
It looked like McNights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNights is looking for a counter combo.
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smith.
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.

McNights shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's 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!
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith wants to stand and escape but McNights is having none of it.
Smith controlling McNights's posture.
McNights trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McNights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
McNights fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Smith.
McNights shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McNights moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNights tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops McNights in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
McNights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks McNights off balance momentarily.
McNights tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNights.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
McNights tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Steve McNights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but McNights is wise to it.

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

McNights is rocked!

It looks like Steve McNights has been cut.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McNights is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh McNights is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith feints a jab and as McNights dips his head, Smith unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McNights right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McNights falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Smith smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Steve McNights spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Snape (ranked 3974 p4p, 396 weight class) and Sub Machine (ranked 23858 p4p, 544 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Snape
vs
Machine

175 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Urban Fighter

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Snape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Machine!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machine's head backwards.
A slow jab from Snape misses its intended target.
Snape lands with a straight right. Machine didn't see that one coming.
Machine shoots and misses
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming.
We've been told by Snape's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Machine misses
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut.
Snape is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Machine is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Snape. Machine falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Snape!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Snape!
During a confident post fight interview, John Snape 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
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 4098 p4p, 336 weight class) and Pablo Ignacio (ranked 4202 p4p, 345 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dela Cruz
vs
Ignacio

175 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Ignacio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignacio throws out the jab.
Dela Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignacio defends well and Dela Cruz ends up having to push Ignacio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Dela Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignacio tries to break free but Dela Cruz pushes him back against the cage.

Dela Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela Cruz looks for the body kick but Ignacio saw that one coming.

Ignacio gets caught napping as Dela Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Ignacio manages to retain guard.
Ignacio is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dela Cruz dives into side control.
Ignacio is looking to regain half guard here but Dela Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.

Dela Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ignacio lunges at Dela Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dela Cruz's hand.
Ignacio blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignacio throws an overhand right that lands on Dela Cruz's shoulder, as Dela Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Ignacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignacio.
Dela Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignacio misses the target.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignacio throws a right hand that Dela Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Dela Cruz also avoids with ease.

Ignacio gets tackled into the cage by Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz maintains the clinch.

Dela Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dela Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ignacio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignacio is fighting to break Dela Cruz's control of his arms but Dela Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has control of Ignacio's left arm, preventing Ignacio from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dela Cruz is on top in guard.

Dela Cruz controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dela Cruz gets to his feet. Ignacio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Ignacio.
Ignacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Ignacio, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz pushes Ignacio against the cage but Ignacio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ignacio throws a hook but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Dela Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Ignacio sprawls well. He's pushed Dela Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignacio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignacio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDela Cruz.

Dela Cruz rushes Ignacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ignacio managing to block the knees to the body from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz has Ignacio pressed against the cage, preventing Ignacio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ignacio gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Ignacio working hard to break the clinch.
Ignacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
Ignacio looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz misses with an elbow over the top.

Dela Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Dela Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignacio is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dela Cruz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Dela Cruz clinches up with Ignacio and pushes him back against the cage.
Dela Cruz is trying to drag Ignacio to the mat but Ignacio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ignacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignacio jabs Dela Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Dela Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignacio, pushing him back against the cage.

Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Ignacio scores with a three punch combo!
Ignacio 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.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Ignacio.
Ignacio throws out a loose jab but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignacio connects with a jab.
Dela Cruz avoids the body shot from Ignacio.
Dela Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Dela Cruz.

Dela Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Ignacio.
Ignacio is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dela Cruz.

Dela Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dela Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ignacio.
Ignacio jabs at Dela Cruz's body.
Dela Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Ignacio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dela Cruz misses.
Pablo Ignacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Ignacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Ignacio sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Ignacio.

Dela Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Dela Cruz breaks the clinch.

Dela Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignacio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dela Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dela Cruz stands up and waves to Ignacio to follow him.
Dela Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignacio tries to avoid it but Dela Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignacio to the ground. Ignacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Cruz is defended easily by Ignacio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignacio checks it well.
Ignacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dela Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Ignacio's guard.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Dela Cruz stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dela Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruz just content to control the position.

Dela Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dela Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dela Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ignacio!
Juan Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Ignacio taking shots to the head.
Dela Cruz lands a big elbow.
Ignacio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dela Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Ignacio avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Dela Cruz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dela Cruz with shots to the head and body - Ignacio looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Dela Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Ignacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Ignacio.

Dela Cruz clinches with his opponent.

Dela Cruz breaks the clinch.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignacio defends it nicely.
Ignacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dela Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Dela Cruz pushes Ignacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignacio working hard to break the clinch.
Ignacio wants to break free but Dela Cruz has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ignacio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignacio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz stalling.
Ignacio working hard to break the clinch.

Dela Cruz decides to pull guard.
Ignacio is fighting to break Dela Cruz's control of his arms but Dela Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dela Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dela Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dela Cruz'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz works over Ignacio with some ground and pound from guard.
Ignacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignacio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignacio's guard.

Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Ignacio is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignacio is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignacio avoid being mounted?
Ignacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dela Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juan Dela Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dela Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.

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

Dela Cruz clinches up with Ignacio and pushes him back against the cage.

Dela Cruz has picked Ignacio up - he's going for a ride! Dela Cruz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pablo Ignacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dela Cruz works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Dela Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Dela Cruz 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
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickey OQuinn (ranked 3708 p4p, 391 weight class) and Bart Brick (ranked 3869 p4p, 402 weight class). OQuinn comes to the cage accompanied by YG - Stop Snitchin. Brick has chosen Move as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OQuinn
vs
Brick

192 cm
22
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Trap-Alot-Clothing

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Brick!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brick swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Brick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because OQuinn has passed into half guard!
OQuinn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OQuinn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OQuinn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OQuinn lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OQuinn is working away from the top position though.
OQuinn 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.

Brick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OQuinn pulls his head out easily.
Brick is trying to control but can't.
Brick keeping hold of OQuinn's head, controlling as best he can.
Brick is looking to control OQuinn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brick avoid being mounted?

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.
OQuinn prevents Brick from improving his position.
OQuinn trying to control the pace.
OQuinn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OQuinn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OQuinn is looking to advance position but Brick won't allow it.
Brick throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
OQuinn trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brick wants to control the action here but instead OQuinn manages to pass to full mount!
OQuinn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
OQuinn looking to control and managing it successfully.
OQuinn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brick hang on?
Brick tries to reverse the position but OQuinn maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brick wants to control but OQuinn is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OQuinn is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OQuinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nickey OQuinn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brick works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Brick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from OQuinn. Those never looked like landing.
Brick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OQuinn as he avoids it easily.
OQuinn swinging wildly here.
Brick thows a leg kick but OQuinn checks it

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

Brick working for submissions but it's allowed OQuinn to get to half guard.
OQuinn controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OQuinn pulls his head out easily.
OQuinn stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brick holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
OQuinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brick can do to turn this around?

Brick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brick trying to control but OQuinn postures up.
OQuinn stalling.
Brick is looking for a sweep. OQuinn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
OQuinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OQuinn trying to pass the guard but Brick defending well.
Brick trying to control here.
OQuinn lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if OQuinn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brick trying to control but OQuinn postures up.
OQuinn sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brick looking for submissions off his back.
Brick wants to control but OQuinn is keeping busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OQuinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brick with the counter takedown but OQuinn avoids it easily.
Brick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OQuinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bart Brick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn checks the leg kick nicely there.
OQuinn throws a shot from downtown. Brick moves away and avoids it.
Brick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OQuinn.

OQuinn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Brick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OQuinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OQuinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
OQuinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brick's head.

Brick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OQuinn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brick pulls OQuinn in close to his closed guard and prevents OQuinn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brick controls OQuinn momentarily but OQuinn frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nickey OQuinn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Brick fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OQuinn throws the left hand but Brick avoids the punch easily.

Brick takes the fight into the clinch.

Brick manages to pull guard.
OQuinn is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brick trying to control the position.
Nickey OQuinn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Brick has his foot on OQuinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OQuinn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brick working a defensive guard here.
Brick being controlled here, momentarily.
Brick trying to control the position.
OQuinn content to stall in guard here.

Brick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OQuinn defends it easily.

Brick working for a triangle but OQuinn defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OQuinn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickey OQuinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OQuinn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OQuinn manages to get himself to full guard.

Brick preventing the sweep.
OQuinn is working hard here to advance position.
Brick wants to control from the top but OQuinn keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brick tries to free his leg and advance position but OQuinn is retaining full guard.
OQuinn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OQuinn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OQuinn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OQuinn tries to get out of the position.
Brick looking to pass the guard.
OQuinn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brick's guard.

OQuinn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brick trying to keep a closed guard but OQuinn is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brick is trying to keep OQuinn in close.
OQuinn sitting in guard here, content to control.

Brick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OQuinn defends well.
OQuinn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bart Brick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bart Brick.
I think OQuinn 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickey OQuinn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 2321 p4p, 281 weight class) and Erlend Jahr (ranked 1033 p4p, 149 weight class). The key to victory for Marco Polo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Polo
vs
Jahr

185 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

168 cm
27
184 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erlend Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erlend Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polo scores with a nice right hand.
Jahr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polo sprawls well. Polo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jahr gets slowly back to his feet.
Polo scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr slips a jab from Polo.
Jahr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jahr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marco Polo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr.
Polo throws a looping overhand right but Jahr ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jahr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jahr showed some decent athleticism there.

Jahr is working for a submission of some sort.
Polo is looking for a sweep. Jahr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jahr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polo sees it coming and defends easily.
Jahr moves into full mount! Polo won't be happy about that!
Polo is trying to escape the mount but Jahr keeps good control and instead manages to take Polo's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jahr working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Polo is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jahr has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Polo taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erlend Jahr!
Erlend Jahr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakuma Yanagamichi (ranked 3140 p4p, 330 weight class) and Gundro Vilheimshaugen (ranked 1996 p4p, 227 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yanagamichi
vs
Vilheimshaugen

175 cm
26
156 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

173 cm
26
157 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sakuma Yanagamichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gundro Vilheimshaugen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilheimshaugen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yanagamichi as he jumps to the side.
Vilheimshaugen misses with a takedown attempt - Yanagamichi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Yanagamichi scores with a takedown into Vilheimshaugen's guard.

Vilheimshaugen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yanagamichi defends well.

Vilheimshaugen has his foot on Yanagamichi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yanagamichi works his way back into a safe position though.
Yanagamichi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Vilheimshaugen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yanagamichi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yanagamichi scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanagamichi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vilheimshaugen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vilheimshaugen looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilheimshaugen has momentary wrist control but Yanagamichi slips an elbow through the middle.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yanagamichi landing some decent shots from guard.
Yanagamichi is in close to Vilheimshaugen's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Vilheimshaugen looking for a guillotine here but Yanagamichi defends easily.
Yanagamichi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yanagamichi is in close to Vilheimshaugen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vilheimshaugen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yanagamichi.
Yanagamichi chips away with some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of digs.

Vilheimshaugen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yanagamichi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yanagamichi postures up and lands a big shot to Vilheimshaugen's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilheimshaugen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Vilheimshaugen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yanagamichi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vilheimshaugen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yanagamichi with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vilheimshaugen can do anything to dispel that myth.

Yanagamichi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vilheimshaugen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yanagamichi has managed to get both his arms back between Vilheimshaugen's legs - danger averted.
Yanagamichi is working Vilheimshaugen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Vilheimshaugen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yanagamichi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yanagamichi scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vilheimshaugen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vilheimshaugen has momentary wrist control but Yanagamichi slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanagamichi is in close to Vilheimshaugen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yanagamichi working some strikes from top position.
Yanagamichi postures up and lands a big shot to Vilheimshaugen's brow.
Yanagamichi working some strikes from top position.

Vilheimshaugen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yanagamichi defends it easily.
Yanagamichi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yanagamichi chips away with some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yanagamichi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi distracts Vilheimshaugen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yanagamichi works over Vilheimshaugen with some ground and pound from guard.

Vilheimshaugen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yanagamichi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yanagamichi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Vilheimshaugen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yanagamichi defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanagamichi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of elbows.
Yanagamichi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Yanagamichi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vilheimshaugen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yanagamichi has managed to get both his arms back between Vilheimshaugen's legs - danger averted.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yanagamichi scoring with punches to the head and body.

Vilheimshaugen is looking for a triangle but Yanagamichi pushes his legs off easily.
Yanagamichi works over Vilheimshaugen with some ground and pound from guard.
Yanagamichi landing with the ground and pound.
Yanagamichi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Vilheimshaugen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yanagamichi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vilheimshaugen has momentary wrist control but Yanagamichi slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakuma Yanagamichi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Yanagamichi drives through with a takedown into Vilheimshaugen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Vilheimshaugen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yanagamichi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yanagamichi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yanagamichi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

Yanagamichi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vilheimshaugen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yanagamichi has managed to get both his arms back between Vilheimshaugen's legs - danger averted.
Yanagamichi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yanagamichi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yanagamichi with a nice head shot there.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanagamichi connects with a couple of short punches.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of elbows.
Vilheimshaugen is breathing heavily.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of digs.
Yanagamichi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yanagamichi landing some decent shots from guard.

Vilheimshaugen is rocked!

Vilheimshaugen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yanagamichi defends well.
Vilheimshaugen is still in real trouble! Can Yanagamichi finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of digs.
Vilheimshaugen seems to have recovered his senses.
Yanagamichi distracts Vilheimshaugen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Vilheimshaugen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yanagamichi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yanagamichi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yanagamichi scoring with some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of digs.

Vilheimshaugen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yanagamichi is aware though and is defending well.
Yanagamichi works over Vilheimshaugen with some ground and pound from guard.
Yanagamichi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yanagamichi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sakuma Yanagamichi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yanagamichi scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanagamichi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi works over Vilheimshaugen with some ground and pound from guard.
Yanagamichi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi landing some decent shots from guard.
Vilheimshaugen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yanagamichi scoring with some ground and pound.

Yanagamichi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vilheimshaugen working for a triangle but Yanagamichi defends it easily.
Yanagamichi working some strikes from top position.
Yanagamichi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yanagamichi connects with a couple of short punches.
Yanagamichi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yanagamichi chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanagamichi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Vilheimshaugen working for a triangle but Yanagamichi defends it easily.
Yanagamichi distracts Vilheimshaugen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Vilheimshaugen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of elbows.
Yanagamichi working some strikes from top position.
Yanagamichi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yanagamichi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yanagamichi throwing strikes from guard but Vilheimshaugen blocks nicely.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yanagamichi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yanagamichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilheimshaugen can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yanagamichi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vilheimshaugen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yanagamichi has managed to get both his arms back between Vilheimshaugen's legs - danger averted.
Yanagamichi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yanagamichi is in close to Vilheimshaugen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yanagamichi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yanagamichi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yanagamichi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yanagamichi won't allow Vilheimshaugen to sweep him here.
Yanagamichi lands a couple of elbows.
Yanagamichi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Vilheimshaugen is looking for a triangle but Yanagamichi pushes his legs off easily.
Yanagamichi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yanagamichi chips away with some ground and pound.

Vilheimshaugen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yanagamichi is aware though and is defending well.
Yanagamichi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vilheimshaugen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yanagamichi defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakuma Yanagamichi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Yanagamichi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yanagamichi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vilheimshaugen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yanagamichi thows a huge punch but Vilheimshaugen dodges it nicely.

Vilheimshaugen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yanagamichi pulls his head out easily.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yanagamichi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vilheimshaugen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yanagamichi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilheimshaugen wants to improve his position but Yanagamichi is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Yanagamichi.
Yanagamichi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanagamichi winds up and cracks Vilheimshaugen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Vilheimshaugen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yanagamichi pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Yanagamichi there.
Yanagamichi is nestled in close to Vilheimshaugen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vilheimshaugen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yanagamichi drops an elbow to the side of Vilheimshaugen's head.
Vilheimshaugen taking some punishment here, with Yanagamichi in his half guard.
Yanagamichi working over Vilheimshaugen with some ground and pound. Vilheimshaugen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Vilheimshaugen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yanagamichi pulls his head out easily.
Yanagamichi is nestled in close to Vilheimshaugen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vilheimshaugen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yanagamichi slips a nice elbow through Vilheimshaugen's hands, connecting with Vilheimshaugen's forehead.

Vilheimshaugen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yanagamichi pulls his head out easily.
Yanagamichi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vilheimshaugen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yanagamichi drops an elbow to the side of Vilheimshaugen's head.
Ground and pound from Yanagamichi.
Yanagamichi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi slips a nice elbow through Vilheimshaugen's hands, connecting with Vilheimshaugen's forehead.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vilheimshaugen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vilheimshaugen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yanagamichi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Vilheimshaugen actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yanagamichi lands a nice short elbow.
Yanagamichi 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.
Yanagamichi slips a nice elbow through Vilheimshaugen's hands, connecting with Vilheimshaugen's forehead.
Yanagamichi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vilheimshaugen tries to roll over but Yanagamichi keeps him under control.
Yanagamichi slips a nice elbow through Vilheimshaugen's hands, connecting with Vilheimshaugen's forehead.

Vilheimshaugen actively working from the bottom here.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yanagamichi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanagamichi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vilheimshaugen taking some punishment here, with Yanagamichi in his half guard.
Vilheimshaugen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yanagamichi scores with a couple of nice shots.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions off his back.
Vilheimshaugen taking some punishment here, with Yanagamichi in his half guard.
Yanagamichi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yanagamichi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yanagamichi winds up and cracks Vilheimshaugen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Vilheimshaugen actively working from the bottom here.
Yanagamichi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yanagamichi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yanagamichi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vilheimshaugen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Vilheimshaugen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yanagamichi pulls his head out easily.
Gundro Vilheimshaugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakuma Yanagamichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vilheimshaugen misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuma Yanagamichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yanagamichi 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakuma Yanagamichi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xun Zemin (ranked 1032 p4p, 127 weight class) and Mark O Madsen (ranked 1491 p4p, 176 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zemin
vs
O Madsen

172 cm
28
166 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

177 cm
28
167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xun Zemin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark O Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Madsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Madsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin misses the jab.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Madsen saw that one coming.
Zemin slips a jab from Madsen.
Zemin connects with a crisp jab.
Zemin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zemin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madsen at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Madsen misses the target.
Madsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zemin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Madsen scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen throws a shot from downtown. Zemin moves away and avoids it.
Zemin lands with a straight right. Madsen didn't see that one coming.
Madsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madsen throws a jab when Zemin was well out of range.
Zemin works Madsen's body with a nice hook.
Zemin jabs Madsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madsen blocks a jab.
Madsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Madsen misses with a shot to the body
and Zemin counters with a stiff right hand.

Madsen is rocked!
Zemin cracks Madsen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Madsen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zemin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Madsen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xun Zemin!
Xun Zemin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giampaolo Turturro (ranked 711 p4p, 102 weight class) and Miro Tynkkynen (ranked 1108 p4p, 154 weight class). Tynkkynen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cow herd - Fields kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Giampaolo Turturro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Turturro
vs
Tynkkynen

185 cm
28
203 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giampaolo Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miro Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turturro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Turturro pulls Tynkkynen into guard.
Tynkkynen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Turturro has his foot on Tynkkynen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tynkkynen works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tynkkynen defends it easily.

Turturro working for a triangle but Tynkkynen defends it easily.
Tynkkynen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tynkkynen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turturro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control Tynkkynen's posture but Tynkkynen avoids it.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro is trying to control Tynkkynen's posture but Tynkkynen avoids it.
Tynkkynen takes a little break here. Turturro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turturro is trying to control Tynkkynen's posture but Tynkkynen avoids it.

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 tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tynkkynen wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Tynkkynen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tynkkynen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tynkkynen working away.
Tynkkynen is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turturro stops Tynkkynen from passing to mount.
Turturro is trying to escape the position but Tynkkynen is controlling the position.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Tynkkynen wants to take a breather but Turturro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tynkkynen.
Turturro controls Tynkkynen momentarily but Tynkkynen frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turturro is looking for a triangle but Tynkkynen pushes his legs off easily.
Tynkkynen is stalling in the full guard.
Tynkkynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tynkkynen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tynkkynen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tynkkynen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tynkkynen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tynkkynen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tynkkynen wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Tynkkynen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turturro moves into the clinch successfully.
Turturro fails to pull guard.

Turturro pulls guard.
Tynkkynen is stalling in the full guard.
Tynkkynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giampaolo Turturro 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.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tynkkynen controls the pace.

Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tynkkynen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tynkkynen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tynkkynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tynkkynen defends well.

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

Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tynkkynen defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen controlling from the top position.
Tynkkynen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tynkkynen defends it easily.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tynkkynen controls the pace.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Turturro is looking for a triangle but Tynkkynen pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tynkkynen controls the pace.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Tynkkynen from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen 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.

Turturro has his foot on Tynkkynen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tynkkynen works his way back into a safe position though.

Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tynkkynen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tynkkynen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tynkkynen is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tynkkynen can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tynkkynen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tynkkynen defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tynkkynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tynkkynen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Tynkkynen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giampaolo Turturro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tynkkynen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tynkkynen.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tynkkynen smiles and moves away.

Tynkkynen moves into the clinch.
Tynkkynen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Tynkkynen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Tynkkynen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giampaolo Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tynkkynen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tynkkynen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turturro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tynkkynen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turturro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tynkkynen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tynkkynen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tynkkynen lands an elbow inside that Turturro shrugs off.

It looks like Giampaolo Turturro has been cut.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Tynkkynen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tynkkynen walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tynkkynen moves into the clinch successfully.
Tynkkynen lands a nice elbow.
Tynkkynen scores with a shoulder strike.
Tynkkynen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turturro's defenses.
A bit of stalling here from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen stalling in the clinch but Turturro improves position.
Tynkkynen lands an elbow inside.
Tynkkynen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tynkkynen lands an elbow inside that Turturro shrugs off.
Tynkkynen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turturros head.
Tynkkynen lands a body shot.
Tynkkynen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turturro's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tynkkynen.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tynkkynen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tynkkynen crunches a lovely knee into Turturro's ribcage.
Tynkkynen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tynkkynen scores with a knee to the head.
Tynkkynen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giampaolo Turturro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Tynkkynen won't allow it.
Tynkkynen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turturro takes an elbow to the temple.
Tynkkynen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tynkkynen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turturro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tynkkynen lands a nice knee to the body.
Tynkkynen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turturro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turturro's defenses.
Tynkkynen tries to land knees in the clinch but Turturro avoids the damage to the body.
Tynkkynen missing with knees to the body.
Tynkkynen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tynkkynen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tynkkynen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turturro blocks it with crossed arms.
Tynkkynen pushes Turturro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen missing with knees to the body.
Tynkkynen trying to land knees to the body.
Tynkkynen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tynkkynen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turturro's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miro Tynkkynen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tynkkynen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tynkkynen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tynkkynen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Turturro pulls guard effortlessly.
Turturro managing to control the position.
Tynkkynen wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro pulls Tynkkynen in close to prevent any damage.
Tynkkynen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Tynkkynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turturro 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cai Jia (ranked 709 p4p, 94 weight class) and Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 740 p4p, 99 weight class). Tverdovskiy has chosen Oxxxymiron - Tentacles as his entrance music. Alexander Tverdovskiy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jia
vs
Tverdovskiy

172 cm
28
168 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
164 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London
Trap-Alot-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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cai Jia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jia moves away.
Tverdovskiy misses with a left hand
and Jia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Jia's front leg but catches the back leg as Jia tries to avoid it.
Jia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Jia's front leg.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jia throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that stops Jia in his tracks momentarily.
Tverdovskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross.
Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy throws a poor cross that misses
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jia misses with a straight right.
Jia backing away here, and Tverdovskiy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Jia moved out of range.
Jia scores with a hook.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Jia.
Jia throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
We've been told by Jia's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jia scores with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Jia takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Jia.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jia misses its intended target.
Tverdovskiy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
Jia misses with a looping right.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the side of Jia's head but Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jia checks the leg kick.
Tverdovskiy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jia lunges at Tverdovskiy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tverdovskiy's hand.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Jia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tverdovskiy walks into a straight right hand from Jia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body kick.
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!
Jia lands with an overhand left.
Jia takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jia walks into a straight right hand from Tverdovskiy.
A swing and a miss from Jia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Jia misses the target.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jia thinking.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jia looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Jia's front leg.
A big right from Jia misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jia thuds his right hand into Tverdovskiy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy scores with a push kick.
Tverdovskiy thumps Jia with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jia. Jia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jia backing away here, and Tverdovskiy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tverdovskiy at a distance.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy lands a head kick. Jia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jia's calf.
Jia looks to land a right hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a two punch combo.
Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy with a jab.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy cracks Jia with an open hand slap.
A head kick from Tverdovskiy lands but Jia takes it in his stride.
Jia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Jia's torso.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jia misses the shot to the body.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jia throws a right hand that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a low kick, right behind Jia 's knee.
Jia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jia misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Jia shrugs it off though.
Jia thuds a left hand into Tverdovskiy's body.
Jia avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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!
A swing and a miss from Jia.
Jia misses with a looping left.
Tverdovskiy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jia at a distance.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick.
Jia misses with a left hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a one-two to the body.
Jia looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab from Jia.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Jia strikes.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Jia.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia throws a looping overhand right but Tverdovskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy jabs Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tverdovskiy momentarily.
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tverdovskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Jia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Jia sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tverdovskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Jia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tverdovskiy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Jia ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a low kick, right behind Jia 's knee.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jia.
Tverdovskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jia misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Jia does it's job there.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Jia strikes.
Jia connects with a jab.
Tverdovskiy scores with a one two! Jia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jia cracks Tverdovskiy with an open hand slap.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Tverdovskiy cracks a nice hook into Jia's ribs.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tverdovskiy pushes Jia away with a front kick.
Jia throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Tverdovskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Tverdovskiy misses with the combination.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jia misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jia misses with a hook to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy pushes Jia away with a front kick.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Jia's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Jia shrugs it off though.
Tverdovskiy throws a combination that misses
and Jia counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tverdovskiy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
A pretty intense looking Alexander Tverdovskiy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Romeo (ranked 625 p4p, 89 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 815 p4p, 115 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romeo
vs
Fitzsimmons

184 cm
27
218 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

187 cm
20
215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Romeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Romeo avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Fitzsimmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romeo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Romeo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Romeo seems unphased.

It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Romeo's front leg with a kick but Romeo checks it.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.

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

Fitzsimmons is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romeo throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Romeo finish him?
Romeo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Romeo is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Romeo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Romeo.
Romeo throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Romeo blocks a low kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romeo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
enabling Romeo to counter with a crisp jab.
Romeo 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.
Romeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Romeo counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Romeo!
Anthony Romeo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.