RRFC Challengers 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdulmuslim Malikov (ranked 5620 p4p, 514 weight class) and Deandre Miller (ranked 24597 p4p, 600 weight class). Deandre Miller struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Deandre Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Malikov
vs
Miller

178 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdulmuslim Malikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deandre Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller rushes Malikov and presses him up against the cage.

Miller pulls Malikov into guard.
Miller is trying to keep Malikov in close.

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malikov throwing strikes but missing.
Malikov throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malikov's guard. Nice move by Miller!

Malikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Malikov looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.

Malikov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Malikov up and slammed him! Malikov can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikov regains half guard.
Malikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malikov tries to get out of the position.

Malikov looking for submissions off his back.
Miller controlling the action here.

Malikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Malikov is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Malikov looking for subs from the bottom but Miller mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malikov is working to get back to half guard.
Miller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Malikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
Malikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Malikov actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Malikov wants to get back to full guard but Miller has mounted him!
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malikov tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Malikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Malikov is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks winded!
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Malikov is in all sorts of trouble here.

Miller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Malikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malikov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malikov is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malikov throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

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

Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Malikov's guard.

Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Malikov's legs - danger averted.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Malikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Malikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.

Malikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller is looking to stand up but Malikov won't let him.

Malikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miller stacks Malikov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miller!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikov tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Miller stands up.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikov tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily

and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.

Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Malikov shows good takedown defense.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmuslim Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Malikov shoots and misses
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malikov tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malikov to the ground. Malikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Malikov shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Malikov shoots in.
Malikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malikov closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Malikov pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikov looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malikov is defended easily by Miller.
Miller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malikov shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Miller closes the distance and pushes Malikov back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working for takedown but Malikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Malikov.
Malikov wants a takedown but no success here.

Miller breaks from the clinch.
Malikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Malikov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Miller passes into side control!
Malikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deandre Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.

Miller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malikov has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikov is looking for a sweep.
Malikov is trying to work for a sweep but Miller has mounted him!
Malikov is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Miller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Malikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deandre Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Malikov misses with a takedown attempt

and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malikov fails to pull guard.

Miller pulls guard effortlessly.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malikov manages to get himself to full guard.

Miller wants to control from the top but Malikov keeps moving.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.

Malikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Malikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Miller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Malikov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miller has cracked it and Malikov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deandre Miller!
In his post fight interview, Deandre Miller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Cardoso (ranked 5204 p4p, 519 weight class) and Nicky Spite (ranked 4757 p4p, 498 weight class). Cardoso comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Refuse/Resist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cardoso
vs
Spite

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Spite!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Spite is predictable there

and Cardoso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spite won't be happy with that.
Spite is trying to control Cardoso's posture but Cardoso avoids it.
Spite is looking for a sweep.
Spite is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cardoso connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Spite is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso working the head with strikes.
Cardoso working away.
Spite tries to buck Cardoso off but Cardoso is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite struggling a bit here.
Cardoso controls the position.
Cardoso wants to control but Spite is keeping him busy.
Spite is looking to regain half guard here but Cardoso keeps moving and retains side control.
Spite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spite struggling a bit here.
Cardoso lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cardoso wants to control but Spite is keeping him busy.
Cardoso wants to stand but Spite has his arm trapped.

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.

Cardoso goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spite has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardoso but great work by Spite.

Spite goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cardoso rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spite's guard! Nice work there by Cardoso!
Cardoso postures up.
Cardoso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spite is keeping the position for now.
Spite wants to sweep but no luck.

Spite throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cardoso uses it to pass to side control.
Spite parries the strikes from Cardoso easily there. Cardoso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spite to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite is looking to reverse the position.
Cardoso trying to control the position but Spite is working away.
Spite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Spite tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cardoso presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cardoso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cardoso avoids the attempt from Spite to control.
Cardoso prevents Spite from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spite is squirming around, avoiding Cardoso's attempts to control the action.
Spite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardoso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spite wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spite is looking to control Cardoso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spite avoid being mounted?
Cardoso is taking a breather. Spite says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Cardoso 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.

Cardoso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spite misses with a leg kick

and Cardoso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spite!
Cardoso happy to just control the position for now.
Spite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spite trying to hold on to Cardoso's head to control him but Cardoso postures up.
Cardoso is keen to just control but Spite is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite is trying to maintain the position but Cardoso is very close to passing his half guard.
Spite is looking to get back to full guard here but Cardoso has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to move to mount but Spite blocks the move with his legs.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.
Spite is not content to let Cardoso control the position.
Spite is letting Cardoso control him for a moment.

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.
Cardoso slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Spite.
Spite wants to control but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spite can do to turn this around?
Spite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spite trying to control from the bottom.
Cardoso drops an elbow to the side of Spite's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spite manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardoso wanted to stand there but Spite had control of the position.
Cardoso wants to stand and escape but instead Spite has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Spite wants to control from the top but Cardoso keeps moving.
Cardoso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spite throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spite won't allow Cardoso to sweep him here.
Spite throwing strikes from guard but Cardoso blocks nicely.
Spite trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardoso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cardoso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Cardoso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Spite tries to land a leg kick but Cardoso saw it coming and moves away.
Spite throws a wild body kick that Cardoso sees coming a mile off.
Spite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardoso.
As Spite backs away, Cardoso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andres Cardoso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spite looks for the body kick but Cardoso saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spite.
Cardoso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spite just manages to avoid it.

Cardoso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spite is on top in guard.

Cardoso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite stopping the sweep attempt from Cardoso.
Spite wants to control from the top but Cardoso keeps moving.
Spite is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite looking to sit in guard and control but Cardoso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spite looking for a triangle here. Cardoso is fighting it but it looks tight! Spite pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cardoso is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nicky Spite!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lewis (ranked 3464 p4p, 413 weight class) and Riley Sykes (ranked 6544 p4p, 593 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Slippin. Sykes has chosen Bouncing Souls - Ole as his entrance music. Kyle Lewis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lewis
vs
Sykes

178 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Sykes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Sykes persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Sykes tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Sykes is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Sykes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Sykes avoids it well and moves away.
Sykes dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Sykes's head and hops out.
Kyle Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Sykes.
Sykes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Sykes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sykes manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Sykes's guard.

Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lewis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Lewis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lewis prefers to stall for the moment though.

Lewis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sykes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Lewis!
Kyle Lewis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jax Shaw (ranked 3785 p4p, 174 weight class) and Boy Bawang (ranked 5848 p4p, 224 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Shaw
vs
Bawang

160 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

160 cm
18
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bawang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawang slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bawang smiles and moves away.

Bawang moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bawang walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bawang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaw drives through and clinches with Bawang against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bawang.
Bawang lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Bawang won't allow it.
Bawang lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bawang to keep the fight standing.
Bawang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bawang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bawang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bawang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Good body shot from Bawang.
A nice left hand lands by Bawang.
A shot in the inside from Bawang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Bawang has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bawang.
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!
Bawang lands a body punch.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Bawang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bawang lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Bawang is working Shaw over against the cage.
Bawang lands with a light punch inside.
Bawang pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bawang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bawang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bawang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bawang.
Bawang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bawang - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Bawang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bawang works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Bawang.
A short body shot lands from Bawang as the two fighters clinch.
Bawang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Bawang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Bawang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bawang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bawang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Bawang gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bawang scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bawang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Shaw is rocked!
Bawang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bawang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Bawang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bawang lands a right hand.
Bawang throws a big uppercut that drops Shaw! More strikes from Bawang and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shaw lies dazed against the cage as Bawang celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Bawang!
Boy Bawang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Woody (ranked 5068 p4p, 495 weight class) and John Hardin (ranked 4771 p4p, 468 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Woody
vs
Hardin

176 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
189 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Woody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

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

Woody is rocked!
John Hardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardin lands a leg kick that knocks Woody off balance momentarily.
Oh Woody is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woody swinging wildly here.
Hardin fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Woody square on the jaw! Damn, Woody is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Hardin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wagner King (ranked 4094 p4p, 367 weight class) and Tom Peter (ranked 3584 p4p, 328 weight class). Tom Peter looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

King
vs
Peter

200 cm
24
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wagner King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Peter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peter is in King's guard.
King trying to control the position.

Peter is sitting in close to King's body. King has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Peter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Peter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by King.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wagner King!
Wagner King was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald O Rourke (ranked 24654 p4p, 624 weight class) and Mario Vanni (ranked 4834 p4p, 501 weight class). O Rourke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Iron- Marty Robbins. Mario Vanni has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donald O Rourke's chin.

O Rourke
vs
Vanni

185 cm
18
171 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald O Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Vanni!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanni instigates a clinch.
Vanni fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Vanni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Rourke misses with a takedown attempt - Vanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanni as he jumps to the side.
Vanni slaps away a takedown attempt from O Rourke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.

O Rourke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Vanni manages to escape and get back to his feet!

O Rourke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vanni to the ground. O Rourke is now in Vanni's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanni tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vanni is looking for a triangle but O Rourke pushes his legs off easily.

O Rourke has gone for a leg lock! Vanni slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Rourke's guard.

O Rourke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vanni doesn't defend quickly enough and O Rourke has managed to lock this one up! Can Vanni escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to O Rourke on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald O Rourke!
Donald O Rourke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomedsaid Omarov (ranked 2893 p4p, 316 weight class) and Domagoj Artukovic (ranked 4004 p4p, 411 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Omarov
vs
Artukovic

180 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magomedsaid Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domagoj Artukovic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Artukovic. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Omarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artukovic.

Artukovic tries to sprawl but Omarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Artukovic has one foot on Omarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Omarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Artukovic's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Artukovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Omarov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Artukovic tries to circle away but Omarov has him pinned against the cage.
Omarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Omarov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Artukovic regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.

Artukovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Omarov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Artukovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Artukovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedsaid Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov misses with a takedown attempt - Artukovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omarov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
Omarov is breathing heavily.
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic lands a head kick. Omarov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Artukovic lands a high kick!
Artukovic misses with a few strikes there.

Omarov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Artukovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Omarov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.

Omarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Omarov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Omarov manages to end up in side control.

Artukovic throws Omarov to one side and escapes!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Omarov with that takedown attempt.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.

Artukovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Omarov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Artukovic's head.
Omarov lands a couple of elbows.
Omarov distracts Artukovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Artukovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Omarov is controlling him.
Omarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Omarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Omarov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artukovic on the ground.
Artukovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omarov postures up and lands a big shot to Artukovic's brow.
Artukovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Omarov stops Artukovic from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is in close to Artukovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Omarov working some strikes from top position.
Omarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Omarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omarov scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Artukovic pushes Omarov off and gets back to his feet.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Omarov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Artukovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Artukovic throws Omarov to one side and escapes!
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!
Artukovic throws a head kick but Omarov moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Artukovic enables Omarov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Artukovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Omarov cracks Artukovic with a solid left hand.

Artukovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Artukovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Artukovic as Omarov shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic shows good takedown defense.
Domagoj Artukovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Artukovic sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Artukovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Omarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artukovic is fending him off so far but Omarov persists. Nope, Artukovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Omarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Omarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Artukovic defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artukovic stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Omarov moves out of range easily.
Omarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic avoids it really well and circles away.

Omarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Artukovic wants to get back to his feet.

Artukovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Omarov is on him like a limpet, forcing Artukovic back against the cage.
Artukovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artukovic gets underhooks to prevent Omarov's takedown attempt.
Omarov goes for a takedown attempt but Artukovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedsaid Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artukovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Artukovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Omarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artukovic is fending him off so far but Omarov persists. Nope, Artukovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Omarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Artukovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artukovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omarov.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Artukovic misses with a few strikes there.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Omarov moves out of range.

Omarov looking to score a takedown here. Artukovic is defending well but Omarov drives through and ends up in Artukovic's guard.
Artukovic wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him.
Omarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Omarov with a nice head shot there.
Artukovic wants to stand but Omarov is controlling the position.
Omarov distracts Artukovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Omarov distracts Artukovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Artukovic has momentary wrist control but Omarov slips an elbow through the middle.

Artukovic pushes Omarov off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omarov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Artukovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Artukovic pushes Omarov off looking to stand but Omarov dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Omarov connects with a nice short shot to Artukovic's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omarov lands a nice short elbow.
Artukovic tries to kick Omarov off but Omarov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Omarov slips a nice elbow through Artukovic's hands, connecting with Artukovic's forehead.
Omarov prevents Artukovic from standing back up.
Omarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Artukovic is looking to escape.
Omarov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Omarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artukovic pushes Omarov off looking to stand but Omarov dives back in and keeps control.
Omarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Artukovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Omarov prevents Artukovic from standing back up.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Artukovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Omarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artukovic is looking to escape.
Omarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omarov lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Omarov.
Omarov working Artukovic over with strikes.
Artukovic is looking to escape.
Omarov working over Artukovic with some ground and pound. Artukovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omarov working over Artukovic with some ground and pound. Artukovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omarov slips a nice elbow through Artukovic's hands, connecting with Artukovic's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artukovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.

Omarov looking to score a takedown here. Artukovic is defending well but Omarov drives through and ends up in Artukovic's guard.
Artukovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Artukovic blocks nicely.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov with a nice head shot there.
Omarov working some strikes from top position.
Omarov stops Artukovic from standing up.
Omarov is in close to Artukovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Omarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magomedsaid Omarov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domagoj Artukovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artukovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omarov somewhat.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedsaid Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Artukovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Artukovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artukovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedsaid Omarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Omarov. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artukovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Artukovic sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Omarov moves out of range easily.
Omarov shoots in for a double leg but Artukovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Omarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Artukovic swivels and escapes.
Omarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Omarov goes for a double leg but Artukovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Artukovic continues to drive forward.
Omarov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artukovic as he jumps to the side.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Artukovic defends it nicely.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Omarov moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omarov looking to score a takedown here. Artukovic is defending well but Omarov drives through and ends up in Artukovic's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artukovic wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him.

Artukovic has his feet on Omarov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Omarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Artukovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Omarov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.

Omarov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Artukovic wants to get back to his feet but Omarov drags him back down.
Omarov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Omarov working the body and head with strikes.
Omarov is chipping away with strikes.
Omarov scores with punches from side control.

Artukovic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artukovic.
Omarov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artukovic sprawls well. Artukovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omarov.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
No luck for Omarov with that takedown attempt.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Omarov moves out of range easily.

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

The fighters are working up against the cage. Artukovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Omarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Artukovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Artukovic misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omarov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Omarov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artukovic is pushing Omarov's head away, looking to escape. Omarov manages to hold on to the position though.
Omarov looks up at the clock and then as Artukovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Omarov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Omarov looks up at the clock and then as Artukovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Omarov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Omarov scores with punches from side control.
Omarov working the body and head with strikes.
Omarov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omarov prevents Artukovic from escaping the position.
Omarov is working Artukovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Omarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Omarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Omarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

And that's the end of the fight!
Domagoj Artukovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Artukovic 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domagoj Artukovic!
Domagoj Artukovic made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank My MANAGER, My Family, My Coach, My Friends, THANKS MY LOVING FANS'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cromel Tracer (ranked 2370 p4p, 257 weight class) and Newy Cute (ranked 3796 p4p, 345 weight class). Tracer comes to the cage accompanied by NF-I`m ready. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tracer
vs
Cute

200 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cromel Tracer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Newy Cute!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cute circles away from the clinch attempt

so Cute counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cute throwing strikes but missing.
Cute's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tracer looking to control.
Cute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cute won't allow Tracer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracer being controlled here, momentarily.
Tracer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cute's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tracer.

Tracer clinches up with Cute and pushes him back against the cage.
Cute tries for a takedown but Tracer manages to get underhooks.
Cute wants to get back to striking at distance but Tracer won't allow it.

Tracer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tracer throws a shot to the body.
Tracer slaps away a takedown attempt from Cute, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cute slaps away a takedown attempt from Tracer, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Cute rushes Tracer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracer is working Cute over against the cage.

Tracer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tracer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tracer wants to pass the guard but Cute is keeping the position.
Cute keeping moving, preventing Tracer from controlling successfully.
Tracer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tracer is one step ahead there.
Tracer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cute keeping moving, preventing Tracer from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Cute closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tracer quickly recovers to half guard.
Tracer is trying to control but can't.
Tracer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Cute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tracer wants to get back to full guard.
Cute is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cute is just content to waste time from the top position. Tracer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tracer controls Cute momentarily but Cute frees himself.
Cute wants to control from the top but Tracer keeps moving.

Tracer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cute stays in close to Tracer's body and controls the position.
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 Cromel Tracer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cute feints and as Tracer raises his hands in defense, Cute changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tracer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cute on the ground.
Cute preventing the sweep.
Cute postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cute is looking to stand up but Tracer won't let him.
Tracer looking for a sweep. Not yet Tracer, not yet.
Cute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cute is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cute postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tracer keeps the fight on the outside.
Tracer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cute shoots in but Tracer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cute will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cute keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cute throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tracer's waist but Tracer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cute off to one side.
Cromel Tracer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newy Cute.
Cute shoots in for a takedown but Tracer shows good takedown defense.
Tracer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Cute moves into the clinch.

Tracer breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracer tests Cute's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cute tries for a takedown but Tracer circles away easily
and Cute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Cute is rocked!
Cute is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Tracer. Beautiful body shot.

Tracer clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tracer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tracer cracks a nice hook into Cute's ribs.

Tracer rushes Cute and presses him up against the cage.

Tracer gets control of Cute's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tracer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tracer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tracer is controlling Cute's posture.
Cute won't allow Tracer to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tracer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tracer striking off his back but it's not causing Cute any problems.
Newy Cute has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tracer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cute has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tracer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cute.
Cute is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cute is trying to get back to half guard.
Tracer working away.
Cute is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tracer wants to pass the guard but Cute is defending well.
Cute taking some punishment here, with Tracer in his half guard.
Cute has hold of Tracer's hands but Tracer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tracer is trying to control the action in half guard but Cute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cute wants to improve his position but Tracer is controlling well.
Tracer thows a huge punch but Cute dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cromel Tracer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cute fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tracer avoids it really well and circles away.
Tracer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tracer scores with a hook.
Cute gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tracer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newy Cute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Cute checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cute shoots in looking for a takedown. Tracer tries to sprawl out of it but Cute keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tracer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cromel Tracer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newy Cute.
Jab by Tracer.
Cute is still on wobbly legs! Can Tracer finish him?
Cromel Tracer is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cute tries for a takedown but Tracer circles away easily
and Tracer counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Cute out cold! What a finish! Tracer is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cromel Tracer!
A relieved looking Cromel Tracer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Goji Kano (ranked 3347 p4p, 308 weight class) and Paul Dwight (ranked 3193 p4p, 302 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kano
vs
Dwight

177 cm
26
157 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

173 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Blue Moon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goji Kano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Dwight!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Dwight.
Dwight closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kano out cold! Kano corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Dwight!