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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Rodgers (ranked 24737 p4p, 725 weight class) and Pasha Pedikov (ranked 24703 p4p, 743 weight class). Rodgers comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Flowers - Doctor Octagon . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rodgers
vs
Pedikov

184 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
27
169 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Pedikov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedikov misses with a head kick.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedikov.
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedikov on the side of the head.
Rodgers connects with a crisp jab.

Rodgers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pedikov to the ground. Rodgers is now in Pedikov's guard.
Rodgers controlling from the top position.

Rodgers drops back looking for a leg! Pedikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pedikov manages to kick Rodgers off! Rodgers jumps back into Pedikov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedikov being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Pedikov has wrist control.
Rodgers advances position into side control!
Pedikov wants to control but Rodgers postures up.
Pedikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Rodgers is trying to get an arm triangle but Pedikov is defending well.
Rodgers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pedikov!

Rodgers working for a guillotine from mount but Pedikov is in no mood to give up.
Rodgers misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Rodgers controls the position.

Rodgers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pedikov is defending well though. Rodgers let's go of the attempt for now.
Rodgers has good solid back control here.
Rodgers 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodgers is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pedikov is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25) in his post fight interview.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Watts (ranked 3642 p4p, 433 weight class) and Georg Weber (ranked 6227 p4p, 604 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Watts
vs
Weber

187 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

182 cm
21
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georg Weber!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely.
Weber throws a counter combo.
Watts misses with a two punch combination.
Weber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Watts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Watts scores with a one two! Weber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Weber moves into the clinch.
Weber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Watts manages to break the clinch.
Watts fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watts scores with a jab to the head.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Weber.
Watts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watts moves out of range as Weber strikes.
Watts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weber eats them both and turns towards Watts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Weber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weber.

Watts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watts is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Weber.
A head punch on the inside from Weber fails to land.

Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Watts.
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weber misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Watts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watts moves out of range as Weber strikes.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
Weber throws a chopping leg kick but Watts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Watts feints a jab promting Weber to slip. Watts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weber slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Watts throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Watts closes the distance and pushes Weber back into the cage.
Weber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watts's elbow.
Watts avoids the elbow strike from Weber, against the cage.
Watts working hard to break the clinch.
Weber fails to pull guard.
Watts blocks an elbow strike.
Weber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weber misses with an elbow over the top.
Weber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watts is defending well for now.

Watts manages to break the clinch.
Watts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weber throws out the jab.
Weber throws a push kick but Watts slaps the foot to one side.
Watts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weber circles away quickly and effectively.
Watts moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWeber.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watts.
Watts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weber dodges the punch combination from Watts.
Watts slips a jab and a cross from Weber.
Watts scores with a hook to the body. Weber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weber throws a leg kick
and Watts counters with a series of strikes. Weber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Watts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weber on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Weber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watts.

Weber is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weber is still on wobbly legs! Can Watts finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Weber as he connects with a hook.
Weber gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Weber tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Watts is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Weber buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Weber!! Weber is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Watts throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Watts!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ting Wallawallabingbang (ranked 5005 p4p, 443 weight class) and Tank Zone (ranked 25815 p4p, 568 weight class). Tank Zone struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Wallawallabingbang
vs
Zone

175 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Wallawallabingbang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Zone!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zone clinches up against the cage.
Zone wants to break free but Wallawallabingbang has control.

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

Zone forces Wallawallabingbang back against the cage and clinches.
Zone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zone managing to block the knees to the body from Wallawallabingbang.
Zone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wallawallabingbang is trying to pull guard but Zone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallawallabingbang smiles and moves away.

Wallawallabingbang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallawallabingbang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang taking a breather.
Wallawallabingbang gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallawallabingbang walks away with a smile on his face. Zone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallawallabingbang gets tackled into the cage by Zone. Zone maintains the clinch.
Zone is pushing Wallawallabingbang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wallawallabingbang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zone.
Zone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallawallabingbang avoids it.

Zone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zone throws a series of punches but Wallawallabingbang avoids them all with ease.
Wallawallabingbang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zone's sensitive parts.
Wallawallabingbang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Tank Zone has been cut.
Wallawallabingbang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wallawallabingbang slaps away a takedown attempt from Zone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ting Wallawallabingbang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Wallawallabingbang tried to score with a low kick but Zone checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zone throws an overhand right that lands on Wallawallabingbang's shoulder, as Wallawallabingbang tries to avoid the shot.
Wallawallabingbang throws a right and a left that Zone avoids nicely.
Zone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wallawallabingbang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallawallabingbang lands a jab to the head.
Wallawallabingbang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallawallabingbang is defended easily by Zone.
Zone throws a big counter head kick but Wallawallabingbang avoids it with no problem.

Wallawallabingbang has Zone up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallawallabingbang pushes off an throws an elbow but Zone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang pushes off an throws an elbow but Zone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallawallabingbang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zone to keep the fight standing.
Wallawallabingbang wants to get back to striking at distance but Zone won't allow it.
Zone blocks an elbow strike from Wallawallabingbang.
Zone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallawallabingbang smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallawallabingbang. That's going to slow Zone down.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a double jab.
Zone misses with a takedown attempt

and Wallawallabingbang moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallawallabingbang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallawallabingbang tries a body shot but Zone blocks it.

Zone jumps into guard, dragging Wallawallabingbang to the mat.

Wallawallabingbang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zone!

Wallawallabingbang is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallawallabingbang tries to bench press Zone off him but Zone keeps the position.
We've been informed that Zone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zone slows the pace down.
Wallawallabingbang throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Zone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to regain half guard here but Zone keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ting Wallawallabingbang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Zone's cut.
That's time! Wallawallabingbang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a two punch combination.
Wallawallabingbang tries a head kick but it misses.
Ting Wallawallabingbang is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zone.
Zone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallawallabingbang manages to avoid it.
Wallawallabingbang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Zone moves into the clinch successfully.
Zone looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Wallawallabingbang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zone tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallawallabingbang avoids the damage to the body.
Wallawallabingbang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallawallabingbang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zone.
Zone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallawallabingbang's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zone jumps guard and drags Wallawallabingbang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zone working a defensive guard but Wallawallabingbang manages to pass into side control anyway.
Zone wants to control but Wallawallabingbang postures up.
Zone keeping his opponent close.
Zone looks to move to half guard but instead Wallawallabingbang has passed into mount! Damn!
Zone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wallawallabingbang looking to ground and pound but Zone is blocking nicely.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zone tries to hold on but Wallawallabingbang pushes him away.
Wallawallabingbang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Wallawallabingbang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zone is trying to stand.
Zone wants to get back to full guard.
Zone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wallawallabingbang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zone is looking to control Wallawallabingbang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zone avoid being mounted?
Wallawallabingbang is looking to advance position but Zone won't allow it.
Zone is looking for a sweep. Wallawallabingbang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Wallawallabingbang is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wallawallabingbang thumps Zone with a low kick.
Wallawallabingbang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zone eats them both and turns towards Wallawallabingbang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Zone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallawallabingbang misses with an elbow strike.
Zone tries to pull guard but Wallawallabingbang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang tries to land knees in the clinch but Zone avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wallawallabingbang up against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ting Wallawallabingbang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Zone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Zone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ting Wallawallabingbang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallawallabingbang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ting Wallawallabingbang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallawallabingbang as he avoids it easily.
Zone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallawallabingbang circles away.
Wallawallabingbang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zone checks a leg kick.
Zone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallawallabingbang sprawls well. Wallawallabingbang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zone gets slowly back to his feet.
Ting Wallawallabingbang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Zone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zone has closed the distance and engaged Wallawallabingbang in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallawallabingbang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang gets underhooks to prevent Zone's takedown attempt.

Wallawallabingbang manages to break the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zone pinned against the cage. Zone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zone fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch up.

Wallawallabingbang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallawallabingbang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good work by Wallawallabingbang as he checks the leg kick.
Zone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallawallabingbang throws a right hand that Zone ducks under and follows up with a left that Zone also avoids with ease.
Wallawallabingbang moves forwards but Zone connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Zone moves into the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang trying to land knees to the body.
Wallawallabingbang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Wallawallabingbang to work.
Wallawallabingbang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zone blocks it with crossed arms.
Zone goes for a takedown attempt but Wallawallabingbang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Wallawallabingbang.

Wallawallabingbang moves into the clinch.
Zone is trying to pull guard but Wallawallabingbang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Wallawallabingbang pulls guard.
Wallawallabingbang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallawallabingbang wants to get back to his feet but Zone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zone preventing the sweep.
Zone prevents Wallawallabingbang from getting back to his feet.

Wallawallabingbang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zone escapes and throws Wallawallabingbang's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zone landing a few strikes.
Zone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wallawallabingbang trying to remain calm as Zone controls from the top position.
Zone trying to control the position but Wallawallabingbang is working away.
Zone takes a little break here. Wallawallabingbang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ting Wallawallabingbang!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Nelson (ranked 1602 p4p, 192 weight class) and Micky Mcminny (ranked 5167 p4p, 449 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nelson
vs
Mcminny

179 cm
25
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Micky Mcminny!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Micky Mcminny has been cut.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nelson feints and then cracks Mcminny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcminny down.
Mcminny shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Mcminny backing up. Mcminny nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcminny wants to clinch.
Mcminny misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Mcminny backing up. Mcminny nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Nelson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcminny doesn't seem phased though.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcminny defends it easily.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mcminny from controlling successfully.

Nelson working for a triangle but Mcminny defends it easily.
Mcminny chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcminny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcminny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcminny with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nelson wants to stand but Mcminny is controlling the position.
Mcminny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcminny controls from within his opponent's guard.

Nelson is looking for a triangle but Mcminny pushes his legs off easily.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Mcminny defends easily.
Mcminny landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcminny stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
Mcminny trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.
Mcminny trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcminny scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcminny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcminny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcminny lands a couple of elbows.

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

Nelson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcminny frees his head nicely. Oh but Nelson has switched to an armbar! Mcminny is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chandler Nelson!
Our winner, Chandler Nelson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Carter (ranked 4004 p4p, 196 weight class) and Cecil Ballard (ranked 5254 p4p, 224 weight class). Ballard has chosen Balada as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carter
vs
Ballard

177 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wesley Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cecil Ballard!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter landing knees to the body.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballard backwards.

Carter pulls guard successfully.
Ballard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ballard is one step ahead there.

Carter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ballard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Ballard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Carter can't fight it off and eventually Ballard manages to take the fight to the floor. Carter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Carter pushes Ballard off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Ballard has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Carter scores a nice knee to the body.

Carter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Carter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ballard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carter's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter tries to roll but Ballard sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard is not going to allow Carter to sit and survive in this position.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.

Ballard is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter rolls, trying to escape but Ballard keeps control of the position.
Carter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Carter is having to fend off submission attempts from Ballard, who is looking to sink in the choke. Ballard doesn't have the hooks in though and Carter manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
Ballard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carter controls the pace.
Ballard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Ballard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.

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

Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ballard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Ballard's legs - danger averted.
Ballard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ballard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter wants to free his trapped foot but Ballard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ballard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ballard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ballard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is pushing down on Ballard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballard is fighting to maintain full guard but Carter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ballard looking for submissions off his back.
Ballard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Ballard is defending well.
Carter stalling.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carter is just content to waste time from the top position. Ballard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Ballard blocks nicely.

Carter gets to his feet - Ballard follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter lands a knee to the head.
Ballard is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Ballard's head.

Carter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Carter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ballard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ballard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ballard on the ground.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter tries to stand but Ballard is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

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

Carter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ballard is trying to defend but Carter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ballard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
Ballard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter wants to pass to mount but Ballard is defending the position.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ballard defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carter escapes and gets back to his feet.

Carter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ballard was covering up waiting for the punch and Carter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ballard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wesley Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
Ballard being controlled here, momentarily.
Carter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Ballard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Ballard has taken Carter's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Carter has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cecil Ballard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tirako Naroggu (ranked 5673 p4p, 577 weight class) and Hank Murdock (ranked 7758 p4p, 689 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Naroggu
vs
Murdock

198 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

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 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tirako Naroggu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naroggu throws a lazy head kick
and Murdock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Naroggu is avoiding it.
Murdock thumps Naroggu with a low kick.
Naroggu throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Naroggu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Naroggu shoots for a takedown but Murdock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murdock unleashes a big counter combination but Naroggu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Naroggu feints a jab promting Murdock to slip. Naroggu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murdock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Naroggu misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock tries to clinch but Naroggu moves out of range.

Naroggu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murdock is looking to improve his position.
Naroggu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naroggu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is refusing to be controlled, as Naroggu sits in half guard.

Naroggu is looking for a kimura but Murdock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naroggu to get the leverage.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet.

Murdock looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Naroggu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naroggu is stalling in the full guard.
Murdock trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Murdock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Naroggu controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naroggu is working Murdock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naroggu stops Murdock from standing up.
Naroggu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murdock wants to sweep here but Naroggu controlling him for the moment.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Naroggu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naroggu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naroggu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murdock being controlled here, momentarily.

Murdock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naroggu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naroggu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Naroggu with a nice head shot there.
Naroggu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Naroggu from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Naroggu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Naroggu takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Naroggu misses with a hook to the body
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naroggu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naroggu misses with a wild body shot.

Naroggu gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Naroggu stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naroggu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tirako Naroggu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Naroggu is chipping away with strikes.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Naroggu lands an elbow.
Murdock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Naroggu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Murdock tries to improve position but can't.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Naroggu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Naroggu controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries to hold on but Naroggu postures up.
Naroggu content just to control the position here.
Naroggu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Naroggu wants to control the pace but Murdock is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Naroggu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Naroggu tries to control but Murdock wriggling away.
Naroggu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Naroggu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Naroggu avoids the attempt from Murdock to control.
Naroggu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Naroggu trying to control but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naroggu content just to control the position here.
Murdock tries to lock up and control but Naroggu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murdock is in a horrible position here. Naroggu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Naroggu lands a heavy elbow.

Murdock is rocked!
Naroggu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Murdock is still in real trouble! Can Naroggu finish him?
Naroggu postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Murdock bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Naroggu and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tirako Naroggu!
Tirako Naroggu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields Jr (ranked 4628 p4p, 414 weight class) and Ippo Hajime (ranked 4532 p4p, 407 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ippo Hajime enters the cage!

Shields Jr
vs
Hajime

170 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
149 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Shields Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ippo Hajime!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Shields Jr both land. Nice combination.
Hajime looks for a takedown but Shields Jr sprawls well.
Shields Jr throws a series of punches but Hajime avoids them all with ease.

Hajime has Shields Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Hajime is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shields Jr is keeping busy.

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

Shields Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hajime trying to control here.
Shields Jr not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shields Jr lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Shields Jr seems content to control.

Hajime actively working from the bottom here.
Shields Jr wants to stand up but Hajime is controlling the position.
Shields Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hajime!
Hajime has given up his back here.
Hajime tries to escape the position.
Shields Jr controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajime trying to control the action but Shields Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Hajime looks winded!

Shields Jr is working for a rear naked choke. Hajime is not defending it well and Shields Jr has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hajime refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hajime's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Shields Jr!
Jason Shields Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Purcell (ranked 2649 p4p, 278 weight class) and Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 4198 p4p, 384 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Purcell
vs
Da Santiago

185 cm
28
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
144 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Da Santiago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Purcell is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Purcell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Santiago is keen to just control but Purcell is a slippery customer.
Da Santiago not doing much here.
Purcell gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Purcell has his foot on Da Santiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Santiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Santiago distracts Purcell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Santiago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Purcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Santiago is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Purcell looking for a guillotine here but Da Santiago defends easily.

Purcell looking for a guillotine here but Da Santiago defends easily.
Da Santiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Santiago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Santiago defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Santiago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Purcell's guard.
Da Santiago stops Purcell from standing up.

Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Santiago defends it easily.

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

Da Santiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Purcell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Santiago wants to control from the top but Purcell keeps moving.
Da Santiago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Purcell.
Da Santiago trying to control but Purcell is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Santiago defends well.
Purcell keeping moving, preventing Da Santiago from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Purcell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Da Santiago puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Da Santiago prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Well, if Da Santiago is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Da Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Purcell defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Purcell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Purcell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Purcell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Santiago. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Santiago.
A jab lands there for Purcell.
Da Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Purcell motions for Da Santiago to come forward. Purcell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Santiago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Purcell pinned against the cage. Purcell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Purcell misses with an uppercut. Da Santiago saw that one coming.
Da Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Purcell is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Purcell circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Da Santiago ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Purcell thows a body kick. Da Santiago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Purcell scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Purcell.
Da Santiago tries to move into range but Purcell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Santiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alessio Da Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom here.
Da Santiago tries to move to mount but Purcell blocks the move with his legs.
Da Santiago avoids the strikes from the bottom by Purcell.
Da Santiago trying to control the position but Purcell is working away.
Purcell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell wants to control but Da Santiago postures up.
Purcell gets back to half guard.

Purcell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Purcell wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Santiago.
Purcell is trying to maintain the position but Da Santiago is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Santiago wants to control but Purcell is keeping him busy.

Purcell looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Purcell keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Purcell is looking to escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Purcell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Purcell misses with a low kick.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Purcell keeps it at a distance.
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Da Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Purcell sprawls well. He's pushed Da Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Purcell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Santiago.
Purcell looks for the body kick but Da Santiago saw that one coming.
Purcell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Purcell's waist but Purcell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Santiago off to one side.
Purcell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Purcell misses.
Da Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Purcell is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Purcell circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Santiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Da Santiago misses.
Da Santiago is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Santiago moves away from the strike by Purcell.
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick and Da Santiago moves out of range easily.
Purcell thumps Da Santiago with a low kick.
Da Santiago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Purcell as he jumps to the side.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Da Santiago off balance momentarily.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Purcell 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!

Da Santiago blocks a leg kick.
Purcell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Santiago. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Purcell throwing a counter right hand but Da Santiago manages to avoid it.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Purcell - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Purcell, right into the meat.
That kick from Purcell tenderised Da Santiago's leg. Da Santiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Purcell throws a head kick that Da Santiago semi-blocks.
Purcell misses with a hook.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Da Santiago on that attempt.
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Da Santiago tries to counter with a clinch but Purcell shakes him off and moves away.
Da Santiago tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Da Santiago off balance momentarily.
Da Santiago fails to land the takedown.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Purcell misses with an uppercut.
Da Santiago wants to counter with a clinch but Purcell pushes him away.
Purcell scores with a leg kick.

Da Santiago closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Purcell did well to prevent Da Santiago getting side control.
Purcell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Purcell wants to sweep here but Da Santiago controlling him for the moment.

Purcell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Da Santiago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Purcell managing to block the knees to the body from Da Santiago.

Purcell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purcell throws a head kick but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Da Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Santiago throws a hook but Purcell avoids it easily.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Purcell but Purcell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Purcell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Purcell scores with a hook.
Da Santiago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Purcell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Purcell misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Da Santiago on that attempt.
Purcell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Santiago's sensitive parts.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Purcell tries to sprawl out of it but Da Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Purcell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Purcell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Santiago's head backwards.
Da Santiago wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Santiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Purcell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Santiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Purcell to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Purcell circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Purcell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Santiago. Da Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Purcell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago takes one to the side of the head.
Da Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Purcell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Santiago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purcell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Santiago's calf.
Purcell lunges at Da Santiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Santiago's hand.
Purcell throws a leg kick which misses Da Santiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Santiago tries to avoid it.
Purcell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Santiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Purcell.
Purcell is looking to land body kicks.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Purcell circles away.
Da Santiago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Purcell cracks Da Santiago with an open hand slap.
Purcell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Da Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Santiago.
Purcell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Santiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Purcell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
A victorious Justin Purcell 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
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam McKnight (ranked 3059 p4p, 369 weight class) and Joe Senior (ranked 2518 p4p, 316 weight class). Liam McKnight has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McKnight
vs
Senior

188 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Senior!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKnight tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Senior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKnight!
McKnight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Senior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McKnight!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Senior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McKnight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Senior on the ground.
BOOM! Senior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.

Senior working for a submission but McKnight is keeping him at bay.

McKnight defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
Senior thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Senior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight wants to get back to his feet.
Senior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Senior controlling his opponent.
Senior throwing strikes here but McKnight is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McKnight is trying to stand.
Senior postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McKnight looks a forlorn figure.
Senior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McKnight because Senior loaded up on that one.
Senior scoring with strikes but McKnight is staying in there.
Senior lands with some strikes.

McKnight is rocked!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Oh McKnight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Senior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McKnight?
Senior lands a big elbow - McKnight is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and McKnight is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Senior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 1099 p4p, 140 weight class) and Nash Andrews (ranked 2537 p4p, 321 weight class). Garcia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Garcia
vs
Andrews

180 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
198 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Hot Spunk

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Andrews with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Andrews avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garcia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Nash Andrews has been cut.

Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.

Andrews is rocked!
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Andrews in his tracks for a moment.
Andrews is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia throws a big uppercut that drops Andrews! More strikes from Garcia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Andrews lies dazed against the cage as Garcia celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.