GAMMA#809 Fungus v Tsuruta PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 877 p4p, 111 weight class) and Taran Chula (ranked 809 p4p, 100 weight class). Taran Chula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thai
vs
Chula

178 cm
28
165 lbs
12 - 12 - 1

175 cm
36
155 lbs
25 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai scores with a sloppy right hand. Chula should have avoided that one.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Chula misses with a few strikes there.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Chula and move into the clinch.
Thai 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.
Chula avoids the body shot from Thai.

Chula drops Thai with a beautiful combination! Thai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chula is looking for the KO!
Chula has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thai has time to react.
Thai throws a front kick that sends Chula stumbling back into the cage.
Chula fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula scores with a jab to the body.
Thai misses with a body kick.
Chula lands a jab to the nose.

Thai is rocked!
Chula lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thai will feel that in the morning.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Chula moves out of range easily.
Thai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chula counters with a huge left! Thai is in big trouble! He's backing up but Chula isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thai from any more damage. A dominating finish by Chula!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taran Chula!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meltroco Bimbotinque (ranked 763 p4p, 106 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 780 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bimbotinque
vs
Mahoney

181 cm
29
172 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

185 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meltroco Bimbotinque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mahoney is pressed up against the cage. Bimbotinque has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahoney down to the mat. Mahoney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bimbotinque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahoney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahoney wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bimbotinque.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Bimbotinque is having none of it.
Mahoney slips under a jab.
Bimbotinque thows a left - swing and a miss!

Mahoney has Bimbotinque up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bimbotinque takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Meltroco Bimbotinque has been cut.
Mahoney is pushing Bimbotinque up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Bimbotinque.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bimbotinque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bimbotinque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Bimbotinque closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahoney did well to prevent Bimbotinque getting side control.
Bimbotinque is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahoney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bimbotinque controlling the action here.
Bimbotinque not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bimbotinque seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahoney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bimbotinque wants to free his trapped foot but Mahoney is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney trying to hold on to Bimbotinque's head to control him but Bimbotinque postures up.
Bimbotinque missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bimbotinque controlling the pace.
Bimbotinque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mahoney trying to control from the bottom.
Bimbotinque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bimbotinque swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bimbotinque swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
It looked like Bimbotinque was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carey Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bimbotinque misses.
Bimbotinque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bimbotinque takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Bimbotinque pushes him off.
Bimbotinque's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bimbotinque duly obliges.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahoney.
Mahoney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahoney slips a jab from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!

Mahoney moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Bimbotinque has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney is stalling here.
Bimbotinque has Mahoney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahoney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltroco Bimbotinque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bimbotinque tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Bimbotinque is looking for a takedown.
Bimbotinque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bimbotinque drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahoney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bimbotinque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Bimbotinque circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meltroco Bimbotinque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meltroco Bimbotinque's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mahoney tries to clinch there but Bimbotinque circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bimbotinque misses the target.
Mahoney cracks Bimbotinque with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bimbotinque scores with a punch to the head.
Bimbotinque takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahoney! But no joy.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut. Bimbotinque saw that one coming.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Bimbotinque circles away and keeps his distance.
Bimbotinque slips a jab from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Bimbotinque is having none of it.
Bimbotinque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahoney.
Meltroco Bimbotinque is winning the standup battle so far.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bimbotinque.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney is looking for a sweep.
Mahoney keeps trying to improve his position.
Bimbotinque connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mahoney some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bimbotinque throws a strike aimed at the side of Mahoney's head but Mahoney avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bimbotinque lands a nice forearm strike.
Mahoney wants to control but Bimbotinque postures up.
Meltroco Bimbotinque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bimbotinque working the ground and pound but Mahoney is defending the strikes.
Bimbotinque trying to control the position but Mahoney is working away.
Bimbotinque looking to control but instead Mahoney has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bimbotinque lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mahoney trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimbotinque working the head and body with strikes.
Bimbotinque sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahoney defending well though.
Bimbotinque is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bimbotinque wants to control but Mahoney is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bimbotinque connects with a nice short shot to Mahoney's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bimbotinque landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bimbotinque works his way into side control.
Mahoney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bimbotinque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbotinque misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mahoney is not content to let Bimbotinque control the position.
Bimbotinque working away.
Mahoney is not content to let Bimbotinque control the position.
Bimbotinque looks up at the clock and then as Mahoney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bimbotinque smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahoney is trying to get back to half guard.
Bimbotinque sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mahoney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bimbotinque throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mahoney can't do much from the bottom here.
Mahoney is not content to let Bimbotinque control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bimbotinque is staying tight to Mahoney's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meltroco Bimbotinque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meltroco Bimbotinque's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bimbotinque just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney lands an overhand right.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Bimbotinque moved out of range nicely.

Mahoney has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Bimbotinque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bimbotinque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bimbotinque misses with some punches.

Bimbotinque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bimbotinque closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mahoney quickly recovers to half guard.
Bimbotinque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahoney keeps working.
Bimbotinque throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mahoney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bimbotinque.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bimbotinque is trying to control. Mahoney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahoney gets back to full guard.
Mahoney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mahoney keeping full guard, as Bimbotinque tries to pass.
Bimbotinque with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bimbotinque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bimbotinque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahoney can do to turn this around?
Bimbotinque is stalling in the full guard.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bimbotinque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahoney circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Bimbotinque misses.
A jab from Bimbotinque does it's job there.
Mahoney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bimbotinque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Bimbotinque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Bimbotinque tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bimbotinque.
Mahoney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bimbotinque staying out of range there.
Bimbotinque seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bimbotinque misses with a body shot.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bimbotinque.
Mahoney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bimbotinque.
Mahoney digs a good body shot into Bimbotinque's ribs.
Bimbotinque gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Bimbotinque.
Mahoney moves away from the strike by Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bimbotinque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney takes a swing at Bimbotinque's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Bimbotinque misses its intended target.
Bimbotinque moves out of range as Mahoney strikes.
Meltroco Bimbotinque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with a looping left.
Bimbotinque fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bimbotinque swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Bimbotinque swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Bimbotinque misses with an uppercut.
Bimbotinque blocks a jab.
Bimbotinque takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

Bimbotinque is rocked!
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bimbotinque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Bimbotinque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Mahoney misses.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bimbotinque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BOOM! Mahoney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bimbotinque. Bimbotinque tries to recover but Mahoney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bimbotinque lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carey Mahoney!
Carey Mahoney decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 929 p4p, 112 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 971 p4p, 116 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Lady Gaga - Alejandro as his entrance music. Alejandro Sepulveda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ace Rob's chin.

Rob
vs
Sepulveda

170 cm
33
143 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

159 cm
38
141 lbs
34 - 21 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rob tries to counter with a takedown but Sepulveda is quick to defend against it.
Sepulveda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rob.
Sepulveda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sepulveda tries to land a front kick but Rob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sepulveda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepulveda manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sepulveda finds it's target.
Sepulveda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Sepulveda is predictable there
letting Rob counter with a right hand.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses
and Rob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Rob gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rob is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rob is looking for a kimura here.
Sepulveda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rob wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping him busy.

Rob seems to be working for a kimura but Sepulveda defends the submission attempt.
Sepulveda trying to control from the bottom.

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

Rob is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sepulveda sees it coming and defends easily.

Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.
Sepulveda trying to control from the bottom.

Rob seems to be looking for submissions.
Sepulveda is trying to control but can't.

Rob is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sepulveda sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rob is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Rob's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sepulveda pushes Rob off looking to stand but Rob dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rob is looking for a kimura but Sepulveda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob to get the leverage.

Rob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sepulveda is just riding it out for now. Rob eventually gives up the hold.
Sepulveda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rob won't allow Sepulveda to sweep him here.
Sepulveda trying to control the position.

Sepulveda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepulveda has momentary wrist control but Rob slips an elbow through the middle.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet but Rob passes into half guard.

Rob is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sepulveda has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sepulveda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sepulveda wants to control but Rob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sepulveda is in trouble now - Rob has advanced to mount!
Rob lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sepulveda gets back to half guard.
Rob works his way into side control.
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep.

Rob wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sepulveda, who protects the arm well.
Sepulveda is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Rob dominated that round.
That's time! Rob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sepulveda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rob attempts a counter takedown but Sepulveda avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Sepulveda misses.
Rob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sepulveda throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Rob.
Rob misses with an uppercut. Sepulveda saw that one coming.
Rob dives in and grabs Sepulveda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sepulveda pushes down on Rob's head and hops out.
A jab from Rob misses.
Sepulveda connects with a right hand. Rob shakes it off.
Rob fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rob shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rob was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sepulveda regains half guard.
We've been informed that Sepulveda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Rob keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rob is working for a submission of some sort.
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ace Rob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Rob keeps him under control.
Sepulveda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rob is working away from the top position though.

Rob is looking for a kimura here.
Sepulveda trying to control from the bottom.

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

Rob is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sepulveda has managed to free his arm - good work.

Rob is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sepulveda defends it well.
Sepulveda wants to control but Rob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sepulveda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rob trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
Rob throwing strikes from guard but Sepulveda blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob preventing the sweep.
Rob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sepulveda's head.
Sepulveda managing to control the position.
Rob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Sepulveda looking for a guillotine here but Rob defends easily.
Sepulveda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rob wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.

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.
Rob being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rob moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rob throws an overhand right that lands on Sepulveda's shoulder, as Sepulveda tries to avoid the shot.
Alejandro Sepulveda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sepulveda works Rob's body with a nice hook.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sepulveda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sepulveda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Rob gets a takedown into half guard.

Sepulveda has one foot on Rob's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Rob tries to counter with a takedown but Sepulveda is quick to defend against it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sepulveda.
Sepulveda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Rob counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rob postures up.
Rob passes Sepulveda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Rob is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Rob is trying to work for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rob seems to be working for a kimura but Sepulveda defends the submission attempt.
Sepulveda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sepulveda trying to control here.
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sepulveda keeps working.
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position.

Rob looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Rob 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.

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

Rob is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rob is keen to just control but Sepulveda is a slippery customer.

Rob is trying to work for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending well.
Sepulveda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sepulveda wants to control but Rob is keeping busy.
Rob working over Sepulveda with some ground and pound. Sepulveda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rob is trying to control the action in half guard but Sepulveda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rob looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sepulveda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Rob avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sepulveda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sepulveda keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.

Sepulveda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sepulveda looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sepulveda is on top in guard.

Sepulveda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob pulls Sepulveda in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sepulveda stands up from Rob's guard - Sepulveda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rob throws a sloppy body shot
and Sepulveda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rob thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alejandro Sepulveda.
I think Sepulveda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!
A very excited looking Alejandro Sepulveda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 334 p4p, 46 weight class) and Konstantin Sokolov (ranked 900 p4p, 131 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by I Won't Back Down. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cole
vs
Sokolov

175 cm
36
209 lbs
37 - 19 - 0

198 cm
32
223 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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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 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Cole.
Sokolov loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokolov is just out of range.
Konstantin Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov moves away from the strike by Cole.
Sokolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokolov checks it well.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokolov looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Sokolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Cole lunges at Sokolov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sokolov's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Sokolov lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Cole slips a jab from Sokolov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole throws the left hand but Sokolov avoids the punch easily.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokolov throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.

Cole clinches up against the cage.
Sokolov stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Sokolov pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Sokolov lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is trying to drag Sokolov to the mat but Sokolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokolov has Cole pressed against the cage.
Sokolov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokolov has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Sokolov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Sokolov.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Sokolov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Sokolov controls the action.
Sokolov stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Sokolov lands a left hand.
Cole presses Sokolov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Sokolov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov working aggressively here.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Cole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sokolov taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Sokolov moves into full guard.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
Sokolov throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Sokolov lands with a cross.
Sokolov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Sokolov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokolov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokolov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Sokolov cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole has been working on his balance at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sokolov.
The fighters circling - Sokolov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Sokolov throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - Sokolov had a free shot at his head there.
Sokolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Sokolov misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sokolov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokolov has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokolov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokolov trying to control the position here.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Sokolov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole controlling the position.
Cole'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.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow.
Sokolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Sokolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokolov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Cole is looking to wear down Sokolov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole slips under a jab from Sokolov.
Sokolov throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
Sokolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Sokolov misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Konstantin Sokolov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cole closes the distance and pushes Sokolov back into the cage.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sokolov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole lands a right hand.
Sokolov tries a knee to the head but Cole blocks it.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sokolov misses with a knee to the head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokolov backwards.
Cole works on Sokolov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sokolov backwards.
Sokolov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sokolov can turn it around.
Cole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sokolov is defending well for now.
Sokolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole is trying to drag Sokolov to the mat but Sokolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokolov throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.

Sokolov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Sokolov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokolov prevents Cole from improving his position.
Cole is trying to control but Sokolov passes into side control!
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sokolov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sokolov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control here.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Sokolov is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokolov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokolov's back!
Cole misses with punches from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sokolov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cole lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cole doesn't have the hooks in and Sokolov manages to turn into his guard.
Sokolov being controlled here momentarily.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard.

Cole wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is keeping the position.
Sokolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Sokolov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Sokolov!

Sokolov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 257 p4p, 39 weight class) and Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 466 p4p, 69 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacArthur Jnr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to barbarian pipe band. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

MacArthur Jnr
vs
Lõhmus

199 cm
32
216 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

190 cm
27
210 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

UnderGround Clothing Co.
Dark Knight Nutrition

UnderGround Clothing Co.
Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr thows a body kick. Lõhmus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacArthur Jnr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur Jnr tests Lõhmus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lõhmus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lõhmus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but MacArthur Jnr blocks it well.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
As Lõhmus backs away, MacArthur Jnr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr tries to counter by clinching up but Lõhmus breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Lõhmus scores with a spinning back kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Lõhmus misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his shin into the meat of Lõhmus's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter the offense by Lõhmus and move into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Lõhmus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lõhmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lõhmus. Lõhmus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lõhmus thuds his shin into the meat of MacArthur Jnr's side.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lõhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy body shot
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that 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.

Lõhmus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacArthur Jnr's hands.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy head kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Jnr's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws out a counter right but MacArthur Jnr avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Lõhmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus scores with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lõhmus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lõhmus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lõhmus misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lõhmus swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.

MacArthur Jnr darts in and clinches Lõhmus up against the cage.
Lõhmus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lõhmus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Jnr's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur Jnr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Jnr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lõhmus breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus fails to land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Jnr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
That's time! MacArthur Jnr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Lõhmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus connects with the punch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Jnr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lõhmus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lõhmus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacArthur Jnr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lõhmus - the referee stops the clock and MacArthur Jnr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lõhmus. MacArthur Jnr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Lõhmus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lõhmus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a front kick but Lõhmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by MacArthur Jnr as he connects with a hook.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Jnr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 174 p4p, 26 weight class) and Tyler Wrexham (ranked 295 p4p, 48 weight class). Sonnen comes into the arena with The Devil's Doorbell blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sonnen
vs
Wrexham

183 cm
38
170 lbs
38 - 17 - 1

178 cm
32
174 lbs
31 - 10 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wrexham duly obliges.

It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Wrexham throws a nice looking combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sonnen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Wrexham 's front leg.
A low kick from Wrexham is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wrexham swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.

Wrexham has managed to clinch.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen is trying to pull guard but Wrexham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Wrexham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Wrexham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sonnen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wrexham to the mat. Wrexham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wrexham pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage.
Sonnen won't allow Wrexham to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham is pulling down on Sonnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonnen, at least for the moment.
Wrexham 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wrexham wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
Wrexham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wrexham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wrexham is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen trying to control but Wrexham is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.

Wrexham takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wrexham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham feints and then cracks Sonnen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonnen down.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wrexham checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Wrexham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wrexham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Sonnen with a jab.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Wrexham slips the punch.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrexham on the side of the head.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrexham has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham .

Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Wrexham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen cracks Wrexham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham misses with a body shot
and Wrexham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Wrexham scores with a four punch combination!
Sonnen works Wrexham 's body with a nice hook.
Wrexham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Wrexham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Wrexham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Wrexham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.

Wrexham clinches up with Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage.
Wrexham lands with a light punch inside.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Wrexham breaks from the clinch.
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham staying out of range there.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrexham ! But no joy.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
As Wrexham backs away, Sonnen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Wrexham 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wrexham duly obliges.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Wrexham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wrexham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wrexham tries to sprawl but Sonnen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sonnen is looking to advance position but Wrexham won't allow it.
Sonnen uses his free foot to push down on Wrexham 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wrexham .
Sonnen fails to advance to Wrexham 's back.
Sonnen wants to control the pace but Wrexham is squirming around nicely.
Sonnen fails to advance to Wrexham 's back.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrexham wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sonnen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wrexham is working to get back to half guard.
Sonnen controlling the pace for now.
Wrexham tries to reverse the position but Sonnen maintains control.
Sonnen wants to control but Wrexham has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wrexham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wrexham wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is thwarting Wrexham 's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Wrexham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wrexham wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wrexham regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wrexham throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Wrexham jabs at Sonnen's body.
Wrexham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham lands a jab to the nose.
Wrexham 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wrexham .
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wrexham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen 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.
Wrexham swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrexham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wrexham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws out a leg kick but Sonnen moves out of range and Wrexham only half commits.
Sonnen moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sonnen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Wrexham throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wrexham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.

Sonnen rushes Wrexham and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .

Wrexham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Wrexham sees coming a mile off.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
Wrexham slips a straight right by Sonnen.
A nice side step and Wrexham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrexham counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Wrexham down.
Wrexham is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham scores with a push kick.
Wrexham is looking to clinch.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a double jab
and Sonnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wrexham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wrexham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Wrexham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Wrexham cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Wrexham .
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
Wrexham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Wrexham .
I think Wrexham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyler Wrexham !
In defeat, Dao Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He was the fighter I've ever faced, hands down......as he holds up Shin's hand. "That Shin is the best"'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Al Din (ranked 169 p4p, 27 weight class) and Damagon Enchãrya (ranked 172 p4p, 28 weight class). Al Din comes to the cage accompanied by RUNNING BACK. Enchãrya has chosen Blaxcaliber as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Al Din
vs
Enchãrya

187 cm
28
209 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

189 cm
27
209 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchãrya!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enchãrya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Enchãrya 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.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din lands the left hand.
A combination from Al Din does no damage.
Enchãrya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Din will feel that in the morning.
Al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Enchãrya misses with a low kick.
Al Din looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Enchãrya connects with a high kick.

It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Enchãrya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enchãrya's head backwards.
Enchãrya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Enchãrya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Enchãrya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Enchãrya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Al Din misses
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Enchãrya.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Enchãrya counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Enchãrya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enchãrya throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Enchãrya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Din thinking.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Enchãrya's knee but Enchãrya avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Enchãrya counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Enchãrya finds it's way through Al Din's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enchãrya. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enchãrya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Al Din misses
and Enchãrya counters with a crisp right that sends Al Din to the canvas! Enchãrya follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchãrya!
During a confident post fight interview, Damagon Enchãrya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 348 p4p, 47 weight class) and Bonerz McGee (ranked 317 p4p, 41 weight class). Hoppe comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hermann Hoppe
vs
McGee

173 cm
31
161 lbs
22 - 10 - 1

175 cm
36
165 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonerz McGee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoppe.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Hoppe moved out of range nicely.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hoppe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hoppe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoppe trying to mount his opponent but McGee defends it.
Hoppe prevents McGee from improving his position.
McGee is looking to control Hoppe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGee avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe throws a strike but McGee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee pulls Hoppe in to control the position.
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
Hoppe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGee regains half guard.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGee is controlling Hoppe's posture.
McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGee has his hands on Hoppe's head, controlling the position.
McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGee's head.
Hoppe throws a strike but McGee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McGee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGee trying to control but Hoppe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoppe pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
McGee trying to control but Hoppe is working from the bottom.

Hoppe is looking for a triangle but McGee pushes his legs off easily.
Hoppe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoppe is looking to sweep but instead, McGee has passed into half guard.
McGee working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee slips a nice elbow through Hoppe's hands, connecting with Hoppe's forehead.
Hoppe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGee's back!
Hoppe tries to keep control of the position but McGee is staying busy.
McGee rolls, trying to escape but Hoppe keeps control of the position.
McGee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Hoppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Hoppe is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe working the head and body with strikes.
McGee trying to control from the bottom.
McGee is pressing down on Hoppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe is pressing down on McGee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoppe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoppe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoppe has momentary wrist control but McGee slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoppe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoppe's head.
McGee is in close to Hoppe's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Hoppe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hoppe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
McGee delivers a nice body kick.

McGee gets tackled into the cage by Hoppe. Hoppe maintains the clinch.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoppe lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoppe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Hoppe.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee tries a body shot but Hoppe blocks it.

Hoppe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGee can't fight it off and eventually Hoppe manages to take the fight to the floor. McGee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
McGee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hoppe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hoppe is thwarting McGee's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.

Hoppe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGee defending well though.
McGee is trying to control but Hoppe passes into side control!
McGee taking punishment in the form of punches.
McGee wants to control but Hoppe postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe trying to control the position but McGee is working away.
McGee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoppe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoppe cracks McGee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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Hoppe scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe tries to advance to mount but McGee denies him.
McGee is looking to reverse the position.
Hoppe trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
Hoppe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGee is avoiding damage well.
Hoppe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGee some visible discomfort.
McGee can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoppe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on McGee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hoppe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McGee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoppe lands a nice forearm strike.
Hoppe is chipping away with strikes.
McGee trying his best to control but Hoppe has mounted him.
Hoppe lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Hoppe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee just holding on.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
McGee connects with a high kick.
A jab from McGee finds it's way through Hoppe's defenses.
Hoppe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoppe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
Hoppe lands a jab.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from McGee finds it's way through Hoppe's defenses.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe lands a jab to the head.

McGee gets tackled into the cage by Hoppe. Hoppe maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoppe is looking to wear down McGee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

McGee instigates a clinch.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoppe's elbow.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoppe taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoppe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGee can turn it around.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoppe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
A combination from Hoppe does no damage.
Bonerz McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonerz McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee leaves Hoppe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoppe.
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!
McGee misses with a looping left.
McGee stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoppe throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a leg kick.
Hoppe tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoppe's head.
A low kick from McGee misses

and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown. McGee fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGee is on top in guard.

Hoppe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGee wants to control from the top but Hoppe keeps moving.
Hoppe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

McGee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoppe seems keen to control McGee's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe trying to keep a closed guard but McGee is proving a slippery customer.
McGee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoppe is trying to control the position but McGee postures up.
McGee trying to control but Hoppe is working from the bottom.
Hoppe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGee cracks Hoppe with a solid left hand.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bonerz McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoppe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!
A very excited looking Hans Hermann Hoppe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 294 p4p, 9 weight class) and Zdravko Saric (ranked 127 p4p, 5 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tua
vs
Saric

178 cm
36
235 lbs
28 - 15 - 1

195 cm
36
267 lbs
30 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Saric!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric throws a leg kick which misses Tua 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Good leg kick by Tua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saric takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tua lunges at Saric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saric's hand.
Tua wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tua checks a leg kick.
Saric slips under a jab.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua counters with a right hand to the body.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
Saric on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua tries to clinch but Saric moves out of range.

Tua closes the distance and clinches.

Saric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Saric.
A cross from Saric lands.
Tua misses with a low kick as Saric jumps back.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saric punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua scores with a leg kick.
Tua cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
We've been informed that Saric 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.
Saric sizes up Tua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Saric tries to keep at a distance but Tua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saric being controlled against the cage.

Tua breaks the clinch.
Tua is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tua .
Tua tries to clinch but Saric moves away
and Saric counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saric takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tua thinking.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saric checks a leg kick.
Saric throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua . Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
Tua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saric.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Saric ducks down to avoid it.
Tua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saric counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saric is able to avoid easily.
Tua lands a nice looking body kick.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saric's sensitive parts.

Tua has Saric up against the cage in a clinch.

Saric breaks from the clinch.
Tua throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Saric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Saric lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Saric thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Tua is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua is aggressively charging in as Saric backs up avoiding any damage. Saric tosses out a jab and Tua runs right into it face first! Tua is out cold! Saric dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tua 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foot Fungus (ranked 6 p4p, 1 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 14 p4p, 4 weight class). Fungus comes to the cage accompanied by They say that I'm Crazy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fungus
vs
Tsuruta

194 cm
32
215 lbs
34 - 6 - 0

192 cm
29
209 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HELLBENT
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fungus missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funguss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fungus throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fungus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head.

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

It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fungus throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Fungus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Fungus moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fungus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.

Tsuruta tries to keep at a distance but Fungus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Fungus pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus lands a body punch.
Fungus scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta gets through Fungus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta cracks Fungus with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Fungus cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fungus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuruta can turn it around.
Fungus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
Fungus scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Fungus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike.
Fungus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Fungus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta gets through Fungus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fungus.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fungus is keeping busy.
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funguss head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fungus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Fungus.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fungus throws out the jab.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
As Tsuruta tries to get set, Fungus tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsuruta manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Fungus's body. Fungus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungus lands a nice shot to the body.

Fungus moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fungus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Fungus lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fungus.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fungus lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Fungus as the two fighters clinch.
Fungus can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Fungus tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fungus scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta tries to stall but Fungus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
Fungus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fungus up against the cage.
Fungus letting Tsuruta take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomomi Tsuruta.
Fungus throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fungus misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Fungus lands a nice looking body kick.
Fungus tries to land a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fungus connects with a looping right hand.
Fungus throws a leg kick which misses Tsuruta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuruta tries to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fungus misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Fungus didn't see that one coming.
Fungus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Foot Fungus is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fungus misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fungus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fungus misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Fungus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Fungus moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Fungus.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tsuruta slips under a jab from Fungus.
Fungus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fungus misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Fungus's shoulder, as Fungus tries to avoid the shot.
Fungus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Fungus misses.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fungus throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Fungus is predictable there
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Fungus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.

Tsuruta tries to keep at a distance but Fungus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Fungus misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Fungus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsuruta or not.
Tsuruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
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!
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fungus.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike.
Fungus misses with some punches.
Fungus lands a body shot.
Fungus misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fungus pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fungus digs a right hand underneath Tsuruta's ribcage. Tsuruta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fungus lands with a light punch inside.
Fungus misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
A right handed body shot lands from Fungus.
Fungus tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fungus.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Fungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
A short right from Fungus on the inside.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Fungus improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fungus.
Fungus tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fungus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuruta.
Fungus pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus lands a nice uppercut.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foot Fungus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fungus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fungus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fungus drops Tsuruta with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tsuruta! Fungus dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
An out of breath and clearly excited Foot Fungus thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).