BWMMA-3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yulka Ibragomedov (ranked 3985 p4p, 5106 weight class) and Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 502 p4p, 593 weight class). Ibragomedov comes into the arena with Drive by blaring out of the sound system. Nyrkki Rauta has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ibragomedov
vs
Rauta

180 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yulka Ibragomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragomedov misses with the combination.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibragomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Yulka Ibragomedov has been cut.
Ibragomedov ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Rauta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ibragomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rauta connects with a body shot.
Ibragomedov walks straight into a right hand from Rauta - that's dropped him! Rauta jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ibragomedov from any more punishment! Ibragomedov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nyrkki Rauta!
The defeated Yulka Ibragomedov had this to say: 'Won't be happening again'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pier Oka (ranked 6711 p4p, 5338 weight class) and Jack Torrance (ranked 195 p4p, 171 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.

Oka
vs
Torrance

210 cm
18
300
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
25
270
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pier Oka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Torrance!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oka closes the distance and clinches.
Torrance creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oka's defenses.

It looks like Pier Oka has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torrance.
Oka avoiding damage.

Oka manages to break the clinch.
Oka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oka lands a slapping body shot.

Oka moves into the clinch successfully.
Oka blocks an elbow strike.
Torrance lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torrance misses with an elbow strike.
Torrance is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oka is defending well for now.
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!

Oka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torrance counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Pier Oka's cut is getting worse.
Oka scores with a jab. Torrance acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torrance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torrance throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oka.
Oka steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Torrance is out on his feet! Oka sets himself and nearly takes Torrance's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pier Oka!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isen Magulov (ranked 6311 p4p, 25211 weight class) and Baba Jay (ranked 644 p4p, 687 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Magulov
vs
Jay

195 cm
21
210
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
200
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isen Magulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baba Jay!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magulov walks into a straight right hand from Jay.

It looks like Isen Magulov has been cut.
Jay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magulov's waist but Magulov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jay off to one side.
A big right from Magulov misses.
Magulov tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
Magulov scores with a three punch combo!
Magulov misses with a wild body shot.
Jay throws a shot from downtown. Magulov moves away and avoids it.
Jay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magulov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magulov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Magulov jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magulov dodges the punch combination from Jay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magulov wants to slow Jay down by chopping away at his legs.
Jay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jay duly obliges.
Magulov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jay gets a double leg takedown into Magulov's guard.
Jay chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magulov wants to stand and escape but Jay is having none of it.
Jay content to stall in guard here.
Jay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jay is working Magulov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jay connects with a couple of short punches.
Magulov is breathing heavily.
Jay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jay stands up over Magulov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jay landing with the ground and pound.

Magulov is rocked!
Jay landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Magulov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jay gets to his feet and stands over Magulov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Magulov felt that one! Jay unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Magulov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baba Jay!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Jay (ranked 25150 p4p, 25159 weight class) and Juda Juada (ranked 684 p4p, 694 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jay
vs
Juada

167 cm
25
222
0 - 2 - 0

222 cm
19
265
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juda Juada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jay goes for a double leg but Juada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juada continues to drive forward.
Jay tries to score a body lock takedown but Juada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juada pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Juada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juada can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juada can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Juada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jay gets to mount! Juada was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Poor strikes thrown by Jay there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juada is squirming around, avoiding Jay's attempts to control the action.
Juada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juada tries to hold on but Jay pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay lands a couple of good shots and Juada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Juada tries to roll but Jay sticks to his back.

Jay has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Juada tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Juada tries to escape but Jay has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juada keeps trying to improve his position.
Jay throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Jay is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jay tries to get the hooks in deep but Juada pushed the leg off.

Jay has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Juada has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jay has the hooks in. Juada is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Juada right now.
Jay throwing sloppy strikes.
Juada is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juada prevents Jay from getting a body triangle.

Jay has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Juada has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jay biding his time, controlling Juada.
Jay is hanging on to Juada's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay avoiding Juada 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jay's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Jay 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.

Juada clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the cage.
Juada is pushing Jay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juada.

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

Juada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Juada has picked Jay up - he's going for a ride! Juada dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Jay makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juada gets a clinch.
Jay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but Juada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tim Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juada defends well and Jay ends up having to push Juada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juada leaning against his opponent.
Juada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jay pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Juada breaks the clinch.

Juada gets caught napping as Jay dives in and scores a takedown. Juada manages to retain guard.
Jay wants to control from the top but Juada keeps moving.
Juada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay looking to pass the guard.
Jay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juada can do to turn this around?
Juada is trying to control the position but Jay postures up.
Juada keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Juada is trying to control the position but Jay postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jay passes Juada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juada misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Jay escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juada counters with a left and a right that stings Jay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juada to the ground. Jay is now in Juada's guard.
Juada is looking to stand back up but Jay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Juada.

Juada trying to control from the bottom.

Jay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juada wants to control but Jay is keeping busy.
Juada is looking for a sweep. Jay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juada defends it well.
Juada gets full guard.
Juada will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Juada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jay defends it easily.
Juada working a defensive guard here.
Juada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Jay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Juada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jay swivels and escapes.
Jay shoots in but Juada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jay tries to clinch but Juada moves away
and Juada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jay.

Jay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juada is looking for a sweep.
Tim Jay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jay is trying to get an arm triangle but Juada is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Jay crashes against the mat.
Juada parries the strikes from Jay easily there. Jay is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Juada to escape.
Juada is looking for a sweep.
Juada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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.
Jay trying to mount his opponent but Juada defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jay gets to his feet - Juada follows without any prompting.

Jay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juada to the mat! Juada manages to get full guard.
Jay passes Juada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juada wants to improve his position but Jay is controlling well.
Jay thows a huge punch but Juada dodges it nicely.
Juada pushes Jay off looking to stand but Jay dives back in and keeps control.
Jay controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juada lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Jay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Juada is defending well.
Jay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Juada wants to get back to full guard.
Juada is staying active underneath Jay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juada gets back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Juada looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Juada quickly recovers to half guard.
Juada is looking to get back to is feet but Jay passes into side control.
Juada tries to bench press Jay off him but Jay keeps the position.
Jay working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juada is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jay seems to be working for a kimura but Juada defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jay, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Jay!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Hoss (ranked 5975 p4p, 25210 weight class) and Anderson Nandera (ranked 562 p4p, 680 weight class). The key to victory for Big Hoss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hoss
vs
Nandera

220 cm
24
245
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
230
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Hoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Nandera!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Big Hoss has been cut.
Hoss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nandera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Nandera drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hoss is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nandera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Hoss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoss is breathing heavily.
Hoss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoss seems to have got his legs back now.
Nandera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Nandera pushes Hoss up against the cage in a clinch.

Hoss breaks from the clinch.
Hoss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nandera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Hoss misses.
Nandera doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoss circles away.
Nandera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoss pinned against the cage. Hoss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big Hoss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Nandera.
Nandera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nandera moves into the clinch successfully.

Hoss breaks the clinch.
Nandera fails with a takedown attempt.
Nandera shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoss tries to sprawl out of it but Nandera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nandera throws a sloppy head kick and Hoss moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Hoss's head coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoss throws a right and a left that Nandera avoids nicely.

Hoss gets tackled into the cage by Nandera. Nandera maintains the clinch.

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

Nandera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Nandera stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Nandera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nandera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoss's waist but Hoss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nandera off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoss slips a jab and a cross from Nandera.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoss enables Nandera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nandera working some strikes from top position.
Hoss has momentary wrist control but Nandera slips an elbow through the middle.

Nandera gets to his feet. Hoss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nandera.

Nandera drives through and clinches with Hoss against the cage.

Nandera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoss blocks a head kick by Nandera.
Hoss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big Hoss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nandera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nandera shoots for a takedown but Hoss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nandera throws a sloppy head kick and Hoss moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Nandera.
Hoss wants to clinch up but Nandera keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Nandera. Those never looked like landing.
Nandera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nandera looks to clinch
and Hoss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nandera tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoss avoids the head kick by Nandera.
Nandera shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nandera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nandera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoss delivers a nice body kick.
Nandera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoss tries to clinch up.
Nandera is looking for the big counter here.
Nandera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nandera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoss's head.
Nandera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoss tries to avoid it but Nandera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoss to the ground. Hoss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hoss gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Nandera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nandera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nandera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoss but Hoss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nandera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Hoss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nandera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hoss tries to clinch up.
Big Hoss is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoss misses with a hook. Nandera ducked under it nicely.

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

Hoss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Hoss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nandera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nandera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nandera misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandera is defended easily by Hoss.
Nandera misses with a takedown attempt - Hoss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoss misses its target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nandera dives in and scores a takedown into Hoss's guard.

Nandera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nandera lands with a kick to the temple. Hoss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Nandera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoss, pushing him back against the cage.

Nandera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nandera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nandera shoots and misses
and Hoss counters with a three punch combo that has Nandera backing up. Nandera nods at Hoss to acknowledge the strikes.
Big Hoss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Nandera.

Hoss has Nandera up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nandera scores with a nice strike.
Nandera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nandera is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nandera lands with a kick to the temple. Hoss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Nandera.
Hoss thuds his shin into the meat of Nandera's side.

Nandera gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nandera moves into range and clinches up with Hoss.

Nandera breaks from the clinch.
Nandera avoids the head kick by Hoss.

Hoss gets caught napping as Nandera dives in and scores a takedown. Hoss manages to retain guard.

Hoss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hoss throws a body shot but no joy.
Nandera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoss defends well and Nandera ends up having to push Hoss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoss swats away the attempt to clinch by Nandera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nandera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Nandera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hoss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nandera circles away quickly and effectively.
Nandera unleashes a big counter combination but Hoss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nandera fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Hoss does no damage.
Nandera looks to land a combination but Hoss avoids it well.
Nandera swinging wildly here.
Nandera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoss circles away.
Hoss blocks a head kick by Nandera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoss moves in looking to clinch but Nandera pushes him off.
Nandera thows a body kick. Hoss tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nandera.
Nandera lands a head kick. Hoss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nandera throws a one two combo.
Hoss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Nandera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoss was covering up waiting for the punch and Nandera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nandera on the ground.

Hoss pushes Nandera off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Hoss. No joy for Nandera on that attempt.
Nandera has his takedown stuffed
and Hoss counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nandera tries a head kick but it misses.

Nandera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoss is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nandera connects with a decent elbow.
Nandera is chipping away with strikes.
Nandera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Nandera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anderson Nandera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nandera tries to bum rush Hoss with a series of wild strikes but Hoss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nandera throws a sloppy head kick and Hoss moves out of range easily.
Nandera is looking to chop away at Hoss's legs.
Nandera dips to his left and cracks Hoss with an uppercut!
Nandera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nandera lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandera is defended easily by Hoss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nandera tries a head kick but it misses.
Nandera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nandera blocks a head kick by Hoss.
Nice sprawl there from Hoss as Nandera shoots in.
Nandera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoss defends it nicely.
Big Hoss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Nandera.
Hoss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nandera is looking for the big counter here.
Nandera misses with a series of wild punches.
Nandera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHoss.
Some wild striking there from Hoss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoss throws a solid leg kick but Nandera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoss.
Nandera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Hoss gets tackled into the cage by Nandera. Nandera maintains the clinch.

Hoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nandera takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nandera throws a nice looking combination but Hoss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Nandera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoss, pushing him back against the cage.

Nandera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson Nandera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nandera blocks a head kick by Hoss.
Nandera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoss tried to counter with a leg kick but Nandera avoided it.
Nandera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nandera misses with a head kick.
Hoss throws a front kick aimed at Nandera's knee but Nandera avoids it well.
Nandera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoss as he avoids it easily.
Hoss looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Nandera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hoss kicks Nandera off and gets back to his feet.
Nandera misses with a wild combination.
Hoss stuffs the takedown attempt from Nandera. Nandera gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Hoss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nandera throws a series of strikes that have Hoss backpedaling.
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!

Hoss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nandera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nandera won't allow Hoss to get back to his feet.
Big Hoss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nandera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nandera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Hoss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nandera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Hoss working for a triangle but Nandera defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nandera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nandera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nandera!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shiro Namatame (ranked 3056 p4p, 5533 weight class) and Himbade Zindano (ranked 397 p4p, 593 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Namatame
vs
Zindano

186 cm
25
195
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
200
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiro Namatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Himbade Zindano!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namatame throws a lazy right hand but Zindano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zindano feints the counter takedown.
Zindano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Namatame as he jumps to the side.
Namatame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Namatame bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zindano's head backwards.

Zindano pushes Namatame up against the cage in a clinch.
Zindano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Namatame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zindano tries to move into range but Namatame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zindano moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zindano moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zindano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Namatame lands a nice looking body shot.
Zindano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Namatame. Beautiful body shot.
Namatame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zindano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namatame lands a nice shot to the body.
Namatame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zindano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zindano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Namatame lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zindano throws a low kick but Namatame avoids it.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zindano moves away.
Namatame definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namatame catches Zindano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zindano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Namatame but Namatame pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Namatame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Namatame lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namatame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Namatame throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namatame throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Zindano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Zindano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Namatame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zindano misses with a punch on the inside.
Namatame is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zindano to keep the fight standing.

Namatame ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Namatame no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Namatame is striking off his back. Zindano thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Zindano is trying to control the action in half guard but Namatame is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Namatame is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zindano jumps into side control!
Namatame knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zindano on the ground.

Zindano stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zindano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Namatame scores with a nice right hand.
Namatame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zindano.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a good jab.
Zindano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zindano tries to close the distance and clinch but Namatame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Namatame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zindano darts in looking for a takedown but Namatame gets double underhooks and turns Zindano into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Namatame.
Namatame scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Namatame throws a hook but Zindano blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namatame throws a hook to the side of Zindano's head but Zindano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namatame lands with a nice body punch.

Zindano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Namatame is looking to reverse the position.
Namatame stops Zindano from passing to mount.
Zindano controlling the position from side mount.
Namatame is looking for a sweep.
Zindano blocks the strikes from Namatame.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Namatame stuns Zindano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zindano tries to clinch but Namatame is having none of it.
Zindano wants to clinch up but Namatame keeps it at a distance.
Namatame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Namatame's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zindano under the eye.
Zindano wants to clinch.
Namatame lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Namatame throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zindano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zindano moves away.
Namatame thuds a left hand into Zindano's body.
Shiro Namatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Namatame throws an overhand right that lands on Zindano's shoulder, as Zindano tries to avoid the shot.
Namatame connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namatame throws a series of punches but Zindano avoids them all with ease.
Zindano moves in looking to clinch but Namatame pushes him off.
Namatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zindano with a poor takedown
letting Namatame counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Zindano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zindano misses with a takedown attempt - Namatame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Namatame throws a body shot but no joy.
As Namatame backs off Zindano throws a huge counter combo but Namatame manages to avoid it all.
Namatame lands with a hook. Zindano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zindano slips a jab and a cross from Namatame.
Namatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zindano can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Namatame. No joy for Zindano on that attempt.
Zindano tries for a takedown but Namatame sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Namatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiro Namatame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Namatame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zindano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Namatame defends it well.
Namatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namatame lands a slapping body shot.
Zindano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Namatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namatame lands a nice looking body shot.
Zindano ducks right into an uppercut from Namatame.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zindano has time to react.
Zindano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Namatame counter with a right hand.
Zindano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Namatame circles away.
Zindano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zindano shoots for a double leg takedown but Namatame sprawls well. He's pushed Zindano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Namatame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zindano is breathing heavily.
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame lands with a right hand.
Zindano dives in and grabs Namatame's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namatame pushes down on Zindano's head and hops out.
Zindano walks into a jab.
Shiro Namatame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zindano dodges the punch combination from Namatame.
Shiro Namatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namatame scores with a jab. Zindano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Namatame throws a right hand that Zindano ducks under and follows up with a left that Zindano also avoids with ease.
Namatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Namatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Namatame thuds a left hand into Zindano's body.
A cross from Namatame lands.
Namatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zindano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namatame. That did some damage!
Namatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Zindano is just out of range.
Namatame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zindano back to the cage. Namatame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zindano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Namatame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zindano doesn't seem bothered though.
Namatame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namatame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zindano momentarily.
Namatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Zindano is just out of range.
Namatame lands a nice shot that snaps Zindano's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zindano throws the kick towards the body but Namatame avoids it.
Namatame's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zindano under the eye.
Namatame scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zindano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namatame keeps the fight on the outside.
Namatame looks to land a combination. Zindano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Namatame throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zindano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zindano shoots in but no luck this time.
Namatame throwing a counter right hand but Zindano manages to avoid it.
Namatame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namatame misses with an uppercut
and Namatame takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zindano.
Jab from Namatame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zindano is defended easily by Namatame.
Namatame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Zindano fails with the takedown
and Zindano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zindano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Namatame.
Namatame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Namatame lands an overhand right.
Zindano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Namatame with a nice cross.
Zindano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namatame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Namatame scores with a jab to the head.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namatame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zindano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Namatame. That snapped Zindano's head back.
Namatame connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Namatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Namatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namatame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namatame misses with a wild body shot.
Namatame sets himself, and Zindano steps forward looking for the clinch! Namatame avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Namatame.
Namatame throws a hook but Zindano avoids it easily.
Zindano ducks under a wild hook from Namatame.
Zindano darts in looking for a takedown but Namatame gets double underhooks and turns Zindano into the cage.
Zindano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
Zindano feints the counter takedown.
Namatame scores with a one two! Zindano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zindano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Namatame works Zindano's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zindano doesn't manage to clinch there - Namatame circles away.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Namatame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namatame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namatame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namatame scores with a one two! Zindano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zindano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Namatame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zindano scrambles back to his feet.
Namatame throws a shot to the body.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
Zindano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zindano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namatame misses with a two punch combination.
Zindano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Namatame avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namatame misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zindano wants to clinch but Namatame slips to the side
and Namatame counters with a three punch combo that has Zindano backing up. Zindano nods at Namatame to acknowledge the strikes.
Namatame thuds his right hand into Zindano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zindano shoots in looking for a takedown. Namatame tries to sprawl out of it but Zindano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Namatame manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Namatame.
Namatame throws a nice looking combination but Zindano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Namatame tests Zindano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Himbade Zindano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namatame tests Zindano's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Namatame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Namatame, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Namatame!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shiro Namatame thanked Sydney Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Wayne (ranked 3219 p4p, 5708 weight class) and Havig Singh (ranked 430 p4p, 621 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wayne
vs
Singh

188 cm
25
180
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
169
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Redemption ink

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Havig Singh!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Singh kicks Wayne off and gets to his feet.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh jabs at Wayne's body.
Singh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havig Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Singh scores with a four punch combination!
Wayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne is looking for a counter combo.
Singh jabs Wayne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Wayne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Singh thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it

and Wayne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.

Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Singh has time to react.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Singh lands a nice looking body shot.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wayne backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh lunges at Wayne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wayne's hand.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh lands with an overhand left.
Wayne is looking to chop away at Singh's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Havig Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wayne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Singh's half guard.
Singh is looking to escape.
Wayne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Singh pushes Wayne off looking to stand but Wayne dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne controlling the action here.
Singh looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Wayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
Singh throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
Singh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh is looking to chop away at Wayne's legs.
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.
Wayne is looking for a counter combo.
Wayne cracks Singh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Singh takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wayne.
Singh catches Wayne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singh throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wayne rather than just go for the knockout.
Wayne looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singh but Singh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Michael Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Singh swinging wildly here.

Wayne dives in and scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
Wayne is standing up over Singh. Singh looks to escape but Wayne dives into side control.
Singh is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Singh wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Michael Wayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne scores with punches from side control.

Wayne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Singh, who protects the arm well.
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Wayne drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh bucks up and tries to throw Wayne off but instead Wayne has got his back!

Wayne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Singh is defending well though. Wayne let's go of the attempt for now.

Wayne looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Singh taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Wayne!
Michael Wayne decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Finkelstein (ranked 3020 p4p, 3142 weight class) and Kaapo Muuri (ranked 325 p4p, 338 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Finkelstein
vs
Muuri

194 cm
19
245
3 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
260
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Knock Out Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vadim Finkelstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaapo Muuri!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkelstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muuri looks to land a left hand but Finkelstein moved out of range nicely.
Finkelstein throws a lazy right hand but Muuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muuri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Muuri lands.
Muuri stuns Finkelstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muuri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Muuri.
Finkelstein throws a hook but Muuri avoids it easily.
Muuri is looking for the big counter here.
Muuri misses with a two punch combination.
Finkelstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Muuri is just out of range.
Finkelstein lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Kaapo Muuri has been cut.
Finkelstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muuri missing with a left hand there. Finkelstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Finkelstein's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finkelstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finkelstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Muuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finkelstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Finkelstein misses.
Finkelstein throws a jab when Muuri was well out of range.
Muuri scores with a hook to the body. Finkelstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkelstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkelstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muuri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muuri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finkelstein misses the body punch
and Muuri counters with a nice uppercut.

Finkelstein is rocked!
Muuri is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Finkelstein flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Finkelstein is out cold! Muuri holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaapo Muuri!
Kaapo Muuri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.