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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Frey (ranked 4195 p4p, 153 weight class) and Timi Boss (ranked 4361 p4p, 160 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Frey
vs
Boss

200 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abel Frey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timi Boss!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frey has a takedown stuffed.
Frey blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss fails to land the takedown.
Boss shoots in but Frey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Frey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boss.
Frey misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a left and a right that stings Frey.
Frey throws a combination that misses

and Boss counters by clinching up.

Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.

Boss has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boss has Frey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abel Frey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timi Boss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey stalling against the cage.

Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frey is fending him off so far but Boss persists. Nope, Frey circles away and we're back to standing.
Frey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boss moves to clinch but Frey breaks away

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

The fighters are working up against the cage. Boss manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Frey wants a takedown but no success here.
Frey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frey walks away with a smile on his face. Boss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boss or perhaps it was just good defense by Frey, which made it look bad.
Frey dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boss.
Frey dodges the punch combination from Boss.

Frey moves into range and clinches up with Boss.
Frey tries to score a body lock takedown but Boss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Frey to work.

Boss ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boss no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Frey throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Boss is adopting a defensive guard.
Frey trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Boss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boss pulls Frey in close to prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Timi Boss!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Karlson (ranked 4823 p4p, 464 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 4247 p4p, 433 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tomasz Rzasa enters the cage!

Karlson
vs
Rzasa

205 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

211 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rzasa forces Karlson back against the cage and clinches.
Karlson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Karlson is trying to push Rzasa away but Rzasa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karlson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rzasa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Rzasa jumps guard and drags Karlson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Karlson won't allow Rzasa to get back to his feet.
Rzasa controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rzasa is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa advances position into side control!
Rzasa controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rzasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karlson, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Karlson is trying to improve his position.
Rzasa prevents Karlson from escaping the position.

Rzasa decides to stand back up. Rzasa steps back and let's Karlson get back to his feet.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but Karlson shows good takedown defense.

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.
Rzasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlson tries to avoid it but Rzasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlson to the ground. Karlson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rzasa.
Rzasa tries for a takedown but Karlson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlson circles away.

Rzasa moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rzasa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karlson tries to throw a body punch but Rzasa avoids it by throwing Karlson back against the cage.
Rzasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karlson is defending well.
Karlson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rzasa prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rzasa manages to break the clinch.

Rzasa moves into the clinch.

Rzasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karlson sprawls well. Karlson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rzasa gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rzasa defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Rzasa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rzasa misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rzasa.
Karlson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rzasa moves into the clinch.

Rzasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rzasa rushes Karlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rzasa tries to pull guard but Karlson holds him up against the cage and eventually Rzasa drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rzasa pulls guard effortlessly.
Karlson stopping the sweep attempt from Rzasa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Rzasa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rzasa shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlson sprawls well. He's pushed Rzasa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rzasa misses with a body shot.
Rzasa darts in looking for a takedown but Karlson gets double underhooks and turns Rzasa into the cage.
Rzasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karlson wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Karlson forces Rzasa back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rzasa has him pressed against the cage.
Rzasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rzasa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rzasa. Rzasa gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Karlson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but Karlson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rzasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Rzasa shows good takedown defense.
Rzasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlson.
Nice sprawl there from Karlson as Rzasa shoots in.
Rzasa looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rzasa looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rzasa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Rzasa clinches up with Karlson and pushes him back against the cage.
Karlson managing to block the knees to the body from Rzasa.
Karlson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rzasa won't allow it.
Rzasa jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rzasa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnus Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rzasa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rzasa shoots in for a double leg but Karlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlson misses with a low kick.
Rzasa fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlson.
Rzasa fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlson closes the distance and clinches.

Rzasa manages to break the clinch.
Karlson darts in looking for a takedown but Rzasa gets double underhooks and turns Karlson into the cage.
Rzasa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Rzasa on that attempt.
Karlson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rzasa.
Rzasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl out of it but Rzasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlson attempts a counter takedown but Rzasa avoids it well and moves away.
Magnus Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Karlson rushes Rzasa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Karlson 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!

Rzasa shoots for a takedown but Karlson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karlson feinted with a counter takedown.
Rzasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlson.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rzasa throws a series of strikes that have Karlson backpedaling.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rzasa forces Karlson back against the cage and clinches.
Rzasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karlson is defending well.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlson tries to pull guard but Rzasa won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rzasa breaks the clinch.
Rzasa tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa goes for a double leg but Karlson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlson continues to drive forward.
Karlson shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rzasa looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Rzasa goes for a double leg but Karlson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlson continues to drive forward.
Rzasa throws a right hand that misses

and Karlson moves into the clinch.
Rzasa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karlson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karlson is working for takedown but Rzasa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rzasa stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rzasa drags the fight down to the ground.
Karlson throws an elbow that misses. Rzasa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlson's guard. Nice move by Rzasa!

Rzasa wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving.
Karlson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rzasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rzasa sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson looking to control but Rzasa passes into half guard.
Rzasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karlson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzasa avoids the attempt from Karlson to control.
Rzasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rzasa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karlson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rzasa misses with a head shot.

Rzasa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karlson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
An elbow from Rzasa crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzasa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Karlson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Karlson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Rzasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rzasa 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Rzasa!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 3195 p4p, 330 weight class) and Bin Laden (ranked 3885 p4p, 376 weight class). McCarthy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Laden has chosen I am Bin Laden - 5jonttu55 as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

McCarthy
vs
Laden

180 cm
44
165 lbs
40 - 31 - 0

180 cm
28
168 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Laden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laden is one step ahead there.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laden is controlling him.
Laden preventing the sweep.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laden's guard.

McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
Laden is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laden keeping hold of McCarthy's head, controlling as best he can.
Laden is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Laden has a hold of him and won't allow it.

McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laden is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCarthy.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Laden dodges it nicely.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laden won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McCarthy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

McCarthy clinches up with Laden and pushes him back against the cage.
Laden can't get the takedown.

McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Laden pushes him off.
And Laden tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Laden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laden moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy scores with a jab to the head.

Laden is rocked!

McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Laden is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?

McCarthy manages to break the clinch.

Laden gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.

McCarthy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McCarthy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Laden to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCarthy looks to throw a body kick

and Laden counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy tries to bench press Laden off him but Laden keeps the position.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laden's best efforts.
Laden trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Laden is controlling him well.
Laden seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Laden is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laden prevents McCarthy from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.

McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.

McCarthy pulls guard successfully.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden is controlling the position.
McCarthy is controlling Laden's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Laden is controlling him.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy seems keen to control Laden's posture.
Laden prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Laden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Laden manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Laden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

McCarthy working a defensive guard but Laden manages to pass into side control anyway.
Laden is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laden can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Laden is defending the position.
Laden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Laden is having none of it.
Laden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laden's guard.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laden holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McCarthy misses with a head kick.

McCarthy rushes Laden and presses him up against the cage.

McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laden feints the counter takedown.
McCarthy lands an overhand right.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Laden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCarthy defends it well.

Laden gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

McCarthy throws Laden to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by McCarthy misses

and Laden counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laden's best efforts.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy trying to control but Laden postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laden wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy pushes Laden off looking to stand but Laden dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy drops Laden with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Laden! McCarthy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McCarthy!
A very excited looking David McCarthy 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pascala Oaza (ranked 4974 p4p, 462 weight class) and Jacob Spirit (ranked 4252 p4p, 429 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Oaza
vs
Spirit

190 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascala Oaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oaza darts in looking for a takedown but Spirit gets double underhooks and turns Oaza into the cage.

Oaza rushes Spirit and presses him up against the cage.
Oaza cracks Spirit with a nice body shot.
Spirit can't break the clinch.
Oaza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spirit tries to pull guard but Oaza holds him up against the cage and eventually Spirit drops back down to his feet.

Spirit breaks from the clinch.
Spirit fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit dives in for a single leg takedown but Oaza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pascala Oaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Oaza has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Oaza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spirit throws a front kick aimed at Oaza's knee but Oaza avoids it well.
Oaza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spirit darts in looking for a takedown but Oaza gets double underhooks and turns Spirit into the cage.

Oaza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spirit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oaza manages to pull guard.
Oaza wants to sweep but no luck.
Spirit wants to control from the top but Oaza keeps moving.
Oaza tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Spirit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spirit shoots in looking for a takedown but Oaza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spirit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Oaza. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Oaza with that takedown attempt.
As Oaza backs off Spirit throws a huge counter combo but Oaza manages to avoid it all.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spirit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oaza wants to clinch up but Spirit keeps it at a distance.
Spirit with the counter takedown but Oaza avoids it easily.
Oaza shoots in but no luck this time.
Danga de danga de dang - Oaza scores with a four punch combination!
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt.
Spirit tries to counter by closing the distance.

Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spirit, pushing him back against the cage.
Spirit throws a knee to the head but misses.

Spirit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown. Spirit tries to sprawl out of it but Oaza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spirit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Spirit as Oaza shoots in.
Spirit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Spirit moves into the clinch successfully.

Spirit manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Spirit is predictable there
and Oaza counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Oaza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spirit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oaza.
Oaza moves out of range of the body kick from Spirit.
Oaza throws a leg kick that is checked

and Spirit counters by clinching up.
Spirit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oaza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oaza leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascala Oaza 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.

Spirit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oaza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oaza slaps away a takedown attempt from Spirit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oaza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spirit defends it nicely.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt - Spirit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit is looking to clinch but Oaza is avoiding it.

Spirit clinches up with Oaza and pushes him back against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza fails with the takedown.
Oaza tries to bum rush Spirit with a series of wild strikes but Spirit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spirit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oaza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spirit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spirit with a poor takedown

and Oaza moves into the clinch.
Spirit gets underhooks to prevent Oaza's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Oaza - that landed with a thud.
Oaza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oaza is trying to push Spirit away but Spirit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oaza keeps control of Spirit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oaza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spirit up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaza tries for a takedown. No joy.

Oaza manages to pull guard.
Oaza is trying to keep Spirit in close.
Oaza has a closed guard, preventing Spirit from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spirit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oaza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spirit with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit wants to control from the top but Oaza keeps moving.
Spirit is looking to work some ground and pound but Oaza has wrist control.
Spirit is looking to work some ground and pound but Oaza has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oaza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Spirit clinches up with Oaza and pushes him back against the cage.
Spirit lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Spirit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spirit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oaza avoids it.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit has him pressed against the cage.

Spirit drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spirit is looking to sweep but instead, Oaza has passed into half guard.

Spirit actively working from the bottom here.
Oaza prevents Spirit from standing back up.

Spirit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oaza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Spirit holds him up against the cage and eventually Oaza drops back down to his feet.
Spirit tries to pull guard but Oaza holds him up against the cage and eventually Spirit drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oaza just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Oaza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spirit.
Spirit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oaza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense.
Pascala Oaza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oaza or perhaps it was just good defense by Spirit, which made it look bad.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit shoots for a double leg takedown but Oaza sprawls well. He's pushed Spirit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spirit moves into the clinch.
Spirit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spirit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oaza to keep the fight standing.
Oaza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oaza breaks from the clinch.
Spirit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oaza stuffs the takedown attempt from Spirit. Spirit gets slowly back to his feet.
Spirit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oaza wants to clinch up but Spirit keeps it at a distance.
Oaza fails with an attempt to clinch.

Oaza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spirit has Oaza pressed against the cage, preventing Oaza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spirit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oaza.

Spirit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oaza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spirit circles away quickly and effectively.
Oaza circles away from the clinch attempt.

Oaza closes the distance and clinches.
Oaza fails to pull guard.
Oaza can't get the takedown.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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

Spirit drives through and clinches with Oaza against the cage.

Oaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt
and Spirit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Spirit has closed the distance and engaged Oaza in a clinch.
Oaza tries to circle away but Spirit has him pinned against the cage.
Spirit tries to land knees in the clinch but Oaza avoids the damage to the body.
Spirit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spirit missing with knees to the body.

Spirit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown. Spirit tries to sprawl out of it but Oaza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spirit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Oaza was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oaza avoids the head kick by Spirit.
Oaza swings for the body but Spirit moves out of range.
Oaza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spirit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oaza somewhat.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spirit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown but Spirit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oaza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Spirit.
I think Spirit 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Spirit!
Jacob Spirit took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iii Karlson (ranked 4409 p4p, 377 weight class) and Johny Box (ranked 4107 p4p, 358 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Iii Karlson
vs
Box

211 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iii Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Box!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Box circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Box connects with a looping right hand.
Karlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Box has his takedown stuffed

and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Karlson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlson circles away.
Karlson blocks a head kick by Box.
Karlson tries to counter by clinching up but Box breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Box sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Box looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson is looking to slow Box down with leg kicks.
Karlson shoots in but Box avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlson throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
Karlson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Box defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Karlson misses.
Karlson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Box.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlson circles away.
Karlson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Box manages to circle out of the way.
Karlson misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Karlson with that takedown attempt.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlson.
Karlson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Box sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlson somewhat.
Box throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Magnus Iii Karlson has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box throws a head kick that misses
and Karlson counters with a nice body kick.
Box fails to land the takedown.

Karlson rushes Box and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Box shoots in and drives through. Karlson sprawls well.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Karlson gets a clinch.

Karlson pulls Box into guard.

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

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson postures up in Box's guard and throws a big left but Box blocks it.
Karlson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is pushing down on Box's leg trying to pass to half guard. Box is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Karlson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Karlson seems to be looking for submissions.
Karlson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Box's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Iii Karlson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Karlson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnus Iii Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.

Karlson feints and as Box raises his hands in defense, Karlson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Box wants to control the position but Karlson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Karlson 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.
Karlson controlling the action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Box to stand up.
Karlson throws a head kick that Box semi-blocks.

It looks like Johny Box has been cut.
Box is looking to clinch but Karlson is avoiding it.
Karlson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Box manages to circle out of the way.
Box blocks the body kick.
Box wants to clinch.
Box fails with the takedown

and Karlson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Box will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karlson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Box goes for a double leg but Karlson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlson continues to drive forward.
Karlson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Box tries to clinch but Karlson moves out of range.
Karlson attempts a counter takedown but Box avoids it well and moves away.
Karlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Box! But no joy.
Karlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Box can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Karlson.
Box darts in looking for a takedown but Karlson gets double underhooks and turns Box into the cage.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Box.

Box gets tackled into the cage by Karlson. Karlson maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Karlson manages to break the clinch.

Karlson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Karlson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karlson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Box manages to get himself to full guard.

Karlson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is working Box over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Box looking for a sweep. Not yet Box, not yet.
Magnus Iii Karlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karlson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Box defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Box's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlson lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Box looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Karlson clinches up with Box and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Box is looking to clinch but Karlson is avoiding it.
Karlson throws out a leg kick but Box moves out of range and Karlson only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Box shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl out of it but Box keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Box throws a sloppy head kick and Karlson moves out of range easily.
Box looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson scores with a body shot.
Karlson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Box misses with a takedown attempt

and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Box.
Box takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Box is able to avoid easily.
Box shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karlson checks a low kick from Box.
Box fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnus Iii Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Box scores with a head kick. Karlson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Box displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Box sprawls well.
Box misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Box misses with a takedown

and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Box is pressed up against the cage. Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Box down to the mat. Box avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
Box tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karlson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That has opened up Johny Box's cut even more.
Karlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Karlson instigates a clinch.

Karlson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Box uses from the top position.

Karlson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Box defends well.
Box is fighting to break Karlson's control of his arms but Karlson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlson is looking for a triangle but Box pushes his legs off easily.
Karlson has control of Box's left arm, preventing Box from doing any damage.

Karlson kicks Box off and gets to his feet.
Johny Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Iii Karlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Box circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Iii Karlson!
A victorious Magnus Iii Karlson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yarny Trueblood (ranked 2940 p4p, 277 weight class) and Tom Boss (ranked 3560 p4p, 324 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Trueblood
vs
Boss

207 cm
22
240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yarny Trueblood!
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, Tom Boss!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trueblood has managed to clinch.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Trueblood keeps him there for the moment.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.

Boss gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Trueblood is trying to stand.
Trueblood is not content to let Boss control the position.
Trueblood is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Trueblood has one foot on Boss's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Boss tries to keep at a distance but Trueblood has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss jumps guard but Trueblood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Trueblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Boss.
Boss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Boss's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Boss throws an elbow that misses.

Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boss fails with an attempt to clinch.

Trueblood moves into the clinch.
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood throws a head punch that misses.

Boss gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Trueblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood wants to stand and escape but Boss is having none of it.
Boss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Trueblood wriggles free and stands up.
Yarny Trueblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trueblood rushes Boss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trueblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Trueblood keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Trueblood.
Trueblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Boss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trueblood lands a right hand.
Trueblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trueblood throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trueblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Tom Boss has been cut.
Boss looks winded!
Trueblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Boss.
Boss blocking some punches.
Boss is trying to push Trueblood away but Trueblood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trueblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trueblood lands a right hand.
Trueblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trueblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trueblood working aggressively here.
Trueblood gets through Boss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Boss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trueblood has a couple of punches blocked by Boss.
A short left from Trueblood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trueblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Trueblood fails to land.
A short left from Trueblood.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trueblood keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boss blocks an uppercut.
Trueblood working aggressively here.
A short left from Trueblood.
Trueblood scores with a shoulder strike.

Boss is rocked!
Trueblood working aggressively here.
Boss blocks an uppercut.
Trueblood dips a shoulder and cracks Boss with a mighty uppercut! Boss falls back against the cage and Trueblood unloads with a barrage of strikes! Boss is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Trueblood screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yarny Trueblood!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 2400 p4p, 239 weight class) and Jon Umber (ranked 2768 p4p, 270 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Black might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby. Umber has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Black
vs
Umber

192 cm
41
275 lbs
32 - 20 - 1

194 cm
28
275 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Umber!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Umber scores with a jab. Black acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Umber looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
Umber looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Black rushes Umber and presses him up against the cage.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umber prevents a body shot from Black.
A shot in the inside from Umber.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Umber.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
A hook to the body from Umber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umber.
Umber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Umber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umber as he jumps to the side.
Black is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Umber.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umber throws out the jab.
Umber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umber throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Jon Umber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umber looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Umber - that will leave a mark!
Umber lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Umber. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umber.
Some wild striking there from Umber.
Umber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jon Umber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Umber throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Black is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Umber!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Umber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dvornoy Alkash (ranked 1744 p4p, 182 weight class) and Bobby Bushwacker (ranked 2120 p4p, 209 weight class). Bushwacker has chosen Treat Me Like Your Mother as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Alkash
vs
Bushwacker

165 cm
26
150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

168 cm
34
156 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Dark Knight Nutrition
Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvornoy Alkash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Bushwacker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alkash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alkash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bushwacker prevents it.
Bushwacker tries to work over Alkash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushwacker tries to throw a body punch but Alkash avoids it by throwing Bushwacker back against the cage.
Bushwacker dodges an elbow strike from Alkash.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alkash.
Bushwacker misses with a punch to the body.
Bushwacker's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bushwacker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alkash wants to take the fight to the mat but Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alkash tries to pull guard but Bushwacker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dvornoy Alkash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alkash tries to stall but Bushwacker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alkash struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushwacker controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bushwacker after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Bushwacker.
Alkash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alkash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bushwacker after a bit of a struggle.
Bushwacker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alkash or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkash throws a head punch that misses.
Alkash has Bushwacker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushwacker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alkash wants a takedown.
Bushwacker gets through Alkash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alkash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bushwacker prevents a takedown attempt there.

Alkash has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bushwacker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bushwacker turns into Alkash and is now in his guard.
Alkash keeping moving, preventing Bushwacker from controlling successfully.
Bushwacker stopping the sweep attempt from Alkash.

Bushwacker stands up from Alkash's guard - Bushwacker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Bushwacker. No joy for Alkash on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkash checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker is looking to chop away at Alkash's legs.
Alkash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bushwacker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alkash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushwacker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alkash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bushwacker but Bushwacker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alkash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bushwacker's waist but Bushwacker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkash off to one side.
Dvornoy Alkash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Alkash forces Bushwacker back against the cage and clinches.
Alkash is trying to pull guard but Bushwacker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alkash crunches a lovely knee into Bushwacker's ribcage.
Alkash is trying to pull guard but Bushwacker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alkash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bushwacker prevents it.
Bushwacker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alkash throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkash is trying to pull guard but Bushwacker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alkash has Bushwacker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushwacker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alkash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bushwacker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Alkash moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alkash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alkash tries to clinch but Bushwacker moves away
and Bushwacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bushwacker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alkash slips under a jab.
Alkash tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bushwacker manages to circle out of the way.
Bushwacker scores with a nice strike.
Alkash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alkash.
Alkash went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bushwacker scores with a shot to the body.
Alkash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushwacker pinned against the cage. Bushwacker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alkash shoots in for a takedown but Bushwacker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bushwacker is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bushwacker defends it nicely.
Bushwacker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alkash tries to clinch but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alkash circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushwacker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Bushwacker tries to get set, Alkash tries to push him back and clinch up but Bushwacker manages to avoid the attempt.
Alkash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alkash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushwacker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bushwacker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bushwacker stuffs the takedown.
Bushwacker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Alkash.
Bushwacker stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Bushwacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bushwacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alkash at a distance.
Alkash moves in looking to clinch but Bushwacker pushes him off.
Alkash throws a nice looking combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alkash is breathing heavily.
Bushwacker lands a jab-cross combination.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alkash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bushwacker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alkash takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bushwacker stuffs the takedown.
Bushwacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alkash lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Bushwacker.
Alkash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alkash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushwacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alkash 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.
Alkash shoots in looking for a takedown. Bushwacker tries to sprawl out of it but Alkash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alkash slips under a jab.
Bushwacker blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bushwacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alkash closes the distance and clinches up with Bushwacker, looking for a takedown. Alkash pushes Bushwacker against the cage but Bushwacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dvornoy Alkash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushwacker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bushwacker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Alkash closes the distance and pushes Bushwacker back into the cage.
Alkash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bushwacker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bushwacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bushwacker.
Bobby Bushwacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alkash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alkash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushwacker as he jumps to the side.
Bushwacker lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkash wants to clinch
and Bushwacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alkash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bushwacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alkash shoots in but no luck this time.
Bushwacker tries a quick counter leg kick but Alkash is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bushwacker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bushwacker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bushwacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bushwacker scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker scores with a shot to the body.
Bushwacker throws a right and a left that Alkash avoids nicely.
Alkash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushwacker scores with a three punch combo!
Bushwacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alkash at a distance.
Alkash darts in looking for a takedown but Bushwacker gets double underhooks and turns Alkash into the cage.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker thumps Alkash with a low kick.
Alkash dives in for a single leg takedown but Bushwacker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alkash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushwacker throws the left hand but Alkash avoids the punch easily.
Alkash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bushwacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alkash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Alkash clinches up with Bushwacker and pushes him back against the cage.

Bushwacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alkash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alkash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bushwacker connects with an inside leg kick.
Bushwacker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alkash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushwacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Alkash shoots in looking for a takedown but Bushwacker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alkash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkash darts in trying to clinch
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alkash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alkash.
Bushwacker misses with a looping right.
Alkash seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bushwacker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alkash.
Bushwacker throws out a counter right but Alkash avoids it with no problem.
Alkash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bushwacker is looking to score with low kicks.
Bushwacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alkash misses with a takedown attempt - Bushwacker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alkash tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bushwacker counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Bobby Bushwacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bushwacker looks to land a left hand but Alkash moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bushwacker. That's going to slow Alkash down.
Alkash fails with a takedown attempt.
Alkash moves to clinch but Bushwacker breaks away
and Bushwacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alkash thinking.
Bushwacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Alkash is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alkash checks it well.
Alkash seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bushwacker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alkash momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alkash fails with the takedown.
Bushwacker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alkash moves out of range of the body kick from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker stuffs the takedown attempt from Alkash. Alkash gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dvornoy Alkash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushwacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bushwacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvornoy Alkash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alkash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bushwacker cracks Alkash with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bushwacker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alkash to stand back up!
Oh Alkash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bushwacker closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Alkash out cold! Alkash corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Bushwacker!
Bobby Bushwacker is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bobby Bushwacker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iv Karlson (ranked 1585 p4p, 74 weight class) and Sampsa Pusilla (ranked 3023 p4p, 117 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Iv Karlson
vs
Pusilla

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

222 cm
25
299 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iv Karlson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sampsa Pusilla!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karlson .
Pusilla blocks a head kick by Karlson .
Karlson has a takedown stuffed.
Pusilla is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlson scores with a hook to the body. Pusilla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pusilla looks winded!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pusilla enables Karlson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pusilla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pusilla keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pusilla wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlson trying to control but Pusilla is working from the bottom.
Karlson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karlson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karlson trying to control but Pusilla is working from the bottom.

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

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.
Pusilla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlson 's waist but Karlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pusilla off to one side.

Karlson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pusilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Pusilla is looking for a takedown.

Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlson leaves Pusilla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magnus Iv Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampsa Pusilla.
Karlson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Karlson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Pusilla to the ground! Karlson dives into full mount looking to finish!

Pusilla is rocked!

It looks like Sampsa Pusilla has been cut.

Karlson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pusilla is surviving well by controlling Karlson 's body position as best he can.
Pusilla is still in real trouble! Can Karlson finish him?
Karlson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Pusilla! Karlson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Pusilla and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magnus Iv Karlson !
Magnus Iv Karlson retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Magnus Iv Karlson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 333 p4p, 53 weight class) and Jon Horn (ranked 2295 p4p, 293 weight class). Jon Horn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nova
vs
Horn

186 cm
26
178 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

201 cm
35
177 lbs
15 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neo Nova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn moves in looking to clinch but Nova pushes him off.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it.
Horn takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horn thuds his right hand into Nova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Nova misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horn! But no joy.
Horn walks into a straight right hand from Nova.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
Horn throws a right hand that Nova ducks under and follows up with a left that Nova also avoids with ease.
Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nova swings widly with a right hand
and Horn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn lands with an uppercut that bounces Nova off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Horn coming out on top.
Nova slips under a jab from Horn.
Nova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horn throws a nice looking combination but Nova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horn tries to land a leg kick but Nova saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Horn 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.
Nova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nova blocks a head kick by Horn.
It looked like Nova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horn throws the left hand but Nova avoids the punch easily.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.
Horn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nova can pounce on him.
Nova slips a jab and a cross from Horn.
Horn blocks a jab.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Horn moves away from the strike by Nova.
Horn feints a jab promting Nova to slip. Horn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nova slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nova blocks a jab.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn throws a big shot that misses.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horn walks into a straight right hand from Nova.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nova misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horn on the side of the head.
Horn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nova.
Nova throws a leg kick but Horn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Horns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Horn is rocked!
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Horn is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Horn misses with a jab to the body
and Nova counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nova avoids the head kick by Horn.
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horn! But no joy.
Horn throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Nova. Those never looked like landing.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horn seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage!
Horn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Horn's shoulder, as Horn tries to avoid the shot.
Horn misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Nova throws a leg kick which misses Horn's front leg but catches the back leg as Horn tries to avoid it.
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nova was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn thuds a left hand into Nova's body.
Nova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horn misses with a body shot
and Nova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nova circles away quickly and effectively.
Nova throws a monster overhand right that drops Horn! Nova follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Nova!
Neo Nova retains his welterweight title!

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