Sucker Punch Pro Series 114 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 3863 p4p, 1530 weight class) and Michael Collins (ranked 437 p4p, 201 weight class). Bradley Brunswick Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brunswick Jr
vs
Collins

171 cm
25
155
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
158
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Redemption ink

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunswick Jr missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick Jr.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Brunswick Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Collins just manages to avoid it.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins jabs at Brunswick Jr's body.
Brunswick Jr tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr scores with a body shot.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Brunswick Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Collins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Brunswick Jr throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Collins is rocked!
Brunswick Jr drops Collins with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brunswick Jr follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Brunswick Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montesh Dominguez (ranked 1778 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Adrian Atkins (ranked 233 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dominguez
vs
Atkins

179 cm
24
158
7 - 10 - 0

184 cm
23
169
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Dominguez.
Atkins connects with a body shot.
Atkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Dominguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkins.
Atkins cracks Dominguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dominguez throws a low kick, looking for Atkins's leg but Atkins calmly moves out of range.
Dominguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Dominguez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Atkins tries to clinch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.
Atkins misses the shot to the body.
Atkins blocks a jab.
A big right from Atkins misses.
And Dominguez counters with a quick kick to the body but Atkins blocks it.
Dominguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dominguez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dominguez feints and then cracks Atkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atkins down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Dominguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkins doesn't seem phased though.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins throws the left hand but Dominguez avoids the punch easily.
Dominguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Atkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins looks to land a body kick but Dominguez moved away.
Atkins throws a lazy right hand but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dominguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A right-left combo lands from Atkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atkins on the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a hook.
Atkins slips under a jab.
Dominguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atkins lands a slapping body shot.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws out a powerful jab.

Atkins pushes Dominguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez trying to stall but Atkins improves his position.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins has Dominguez pushed against the cage.
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Dominguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Atkins leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins pushes Dominguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Dominguez tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Dominguez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atkins working aggressively here.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Atkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dominguez is stalling here.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch but Atkins improves position.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Montesh Dominguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Atkins slips under a jab.
Atkins avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Montesh Dominguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins is looking to chop away at Dominguez's legs.
Dominguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Atkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Atkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dominguez scores with a leg kick.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Atkins tries to counter with a clinch but Dominguez shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Atkins misses.
Dominguez throws a counter high kick but Atkins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dominguez slips a jab from Atkins.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Atkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dominguez defending well as Atkins loads up on a big left hand.
Atkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.

Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Atkins tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atkins's brow.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez stalling against the cage.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Dominguez trying to control the position but instead, Atkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dominguez into the cage.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
Atkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dominguez looking to slow down the pace here.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dominguez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Atkins avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominguez.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez works on Atkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dominguez trying to stall but Atkins improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Atkins is blocking nicely.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrian Atkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A jab from Atkins misses.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins cracks Dominguez with an open hand slap.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dominguez's head.
Dominguez delivers a nice body kick.
Atkins lands a right hook to the body.
Atkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Atkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Dominguez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dominguez lands with a nice body punch.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Atkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dominguez connects with a body shot that sends Atkins's belly button to the back.
Atkins blocks a leg kick.
Dominguez is looking to wear down Atkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins with a jab.
Atkins shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez shows good takedown defense.
Atkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body. Dominguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a leg kick that misses.
Dominguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Atkins lands with an overhand left.
Atkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dominguez counters with a good low kick that Atkins was not able to check.
Atkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dominguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins slips under a jab from Dominguez.
Atkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Atkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Atkins misses with a looping left.
Dominguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses
and Atkins counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez slips a jab from Atkins.
Dominguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Atkins is out of range.
Dominguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atkins can pounce on him.
Dominguez staying out of range there.
Atkins moves away from the strike by Dominguez.
Atkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Dominguez circles away.
Atkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atkins lands a jab to the head.
Dominguez throws a lazy head kick
and Atkins counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Atkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Dominguez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Dominguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adrian Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Atkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dominguez misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Dominguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Atkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Repus Revorg (ranked 1152 p4p, 2052 weight class) and Zeus McZeuserson (ranked 156 p4p, 256 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McZeuserson's choice of entrance music: Flawless. 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.

Revorg
vs
McZeuserson

179 cm
24
157
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
159
6 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Repus Revorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zeus McZeuserson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McZeuserson is looking to clinch but Revorg is avoiding it.

McZeuserson closes the distance and pushes Revorg back into the cage.
Revorg avoids a wild elbow strike from McZeuserson.
McZeuserson lands a damaging elbow.
Revorg scores with a nice hook to the head.
McZeuserson tries to land a knee to the head but Revorg blocks with his arms.
Revorg misses with some punches.
McZeuserson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McZeuserson's elbow.
McZeuserson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Revorg blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Revorg.
McZeuserson lands an elbow that stopped Revorg in his tracks for a moment.
McZeuserson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McZeuserson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revorg gets through McZeuserson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by McZeuserson.
McZeuserson misses with the head strike.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Revorg throws his legs up looking for a submission but McZeuserson uses it to pass to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Revorg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Revorg has one of McZeuserson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Revorg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Revorg is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Revorg being controlled for a moment.
Revorg is not content to let McZeuserson control the position.
Revorg is looking to regain half guard here but McZeuserson keeps moving and retains side control.
Revorg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZeuserson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Revorg wants to take a breather but McZeuserson is having none of it.

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

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

McZeuserson actively working from the bottom here.
Revorg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McZeuserson is looking to control Revorg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McZeuserson avoid being mounted?

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.
McZeuserson is looking for a sweep. Revorg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McZeuserson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Revorg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Revorg's back!
Revorg is in bad spot here.
Revorg is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McZeuserson trying to control.
Revorg trying to control the position but McZeuserson manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Revorg right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeus McZeuserson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Revorg rushes McZeuserson and presses him up against the cage.
Revorg lands with a short shot to the head.
McZeuserson tries to land a knee to the head but Revorg blocks with his arms.
McZeuserson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Revorg.
McZeuserson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Revorg blocks it with crossed arms.
Revorg dodges an elbow strike from McZeuserson.
Revorg scores with a shoulder strike.
Revorg misses with a punch on the inside.
McZeuserson misses with a punch on the inside.
McZeuserson scores with a shot to the side of Revorg's head.
McZeuserson blocking some punches.
Revorg lands a shot to the body.
McZeuserson prevents a body shot from Revorg.
Revorg wants a takedown but no success here.
Revorg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McZeusersons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McZeuserson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revorgs head.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by McZeuserson.
McZeuserson scores with a knee to the head.
McZeuserson pushes off an throws an elbow but Revorg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McZeuserson prevents Revorg from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg misses with a hook from the clinch.
McZeuserson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McZeuserson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Revorg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McZeuserson to keep the fight standing.
Revorg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Revorg on the inside.
Revorg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McZeuserson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revorg's elbow.
Revorg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McZeuserson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repus Revorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Revorg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McZeuserson is trying to control but Revorg manages to pass to mount!

McZeuserson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Revorg.
Revorg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McZeuserson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Revorg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McZeuserson regains half guard.

Revorg seems to be working for a kimura but McZeuserson defends the submission attempt.

Revorg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McZeuserson sees it coming and defends easily.

McZeuserson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McZeuserson gets back to full guard.

Revorg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McZeuserson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Revorg has McZeuserson in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Revorg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McZeuserson passes into half guard.

McZeuserson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Revorg sees it coming and defends easily.
Revorg is controlling McZeuserson's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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.
McZeuserson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revorg keeps working.
Revorg wants to get back to full guard.
McZeuserson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revorg moves into full guard.
McZeuserson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McZeuserson trying to control but Revorg is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Repus Revorg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McZeuserson moves into the clinch.
Revorg lands an uppercut.
McZeuserson misses with an elbow strike.
Revorg pushes McZeuserson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Revorg fails to pull guard.
McZeuserson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McZeuserson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McZeuserson prevents a body shot from Revorg.
Repus Revorg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McZeuserson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Revorg.
With the fighters up against the cage, McZeuserson throws an elbow but misses.
Revorg dodges an elbow strike from McZeuserson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McZeuserson tries to land a knee to the head but Revorg blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from McZeuserson.
Revorg lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McZeuserson.
Revorg works on McZeuserson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McZeuserson's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McZeuserson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repus Revorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McZeuserson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McZeuserson.
Revorg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McZeuserson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Revorg looking to stall.
McZeuserson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Revorg on the inside.
Revorg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McZeuserson.
McZeuserson blocks a body shot from Revorg.
McZeuserson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McZeuserson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revorg's elbow.
McZeuserson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McZeuserson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McZeuserson looking to throw knees to the head but Revorg is blocking nicely.

McZeuserson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Revorg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McZeuserson to the mat. McZeuserson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Revorg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McZeuserson working for a triangle but Revorg defends it easily.

McZeuserson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Revorg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Revorg trying to control the position from guard on top but McZeuserson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revorg advances to half guard.
McZeuserson controlling the position for now.
McZeuserson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

McZeuserson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Revorg pulls his head out easily.

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

McZeuserson actively working from the bottom here.
McZeuserson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Revorg got a little sloppy there for a moment and McZeuserson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Revorg has managed to get both his arms back between McZeuserson's legs - danger averted.

Revorg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Revorg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McZeuserson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McZeuserson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Revorg slips nicely into half guard.

McZeuserson actively working from the bottom here.
McZeuserson is trying to get back to full guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Repus Revorg.
I think Revorg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zeus McZeuserson!
Zeus McZeuserson 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
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radu Dracul (ranked 1171 p4p, 2691 weight class) and Bruce Sidebar (ranked 156 p4p, 354 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dracul
vs
Sidebar

190 cm
25
202
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
24
205
8 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidebar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been hearing reports that Dracul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sidebar tries to land a body kick

and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dracul preventing the sweep.

Sidebar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dracul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dracul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidebar is retaining full guard.
Sidebar is trying to control the position but Dracul postures up.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidebar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Sidebar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sidebar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sidebar working for a triangle but Dracul defends it easily.
Dracul works over Sidebar with some ground and pound from guard.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dracul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dracul postures up in Sidebar's guard and throws a big left but Sidebar blocks it.
Dracul lands a couple of elbows.

Sidebar working for a triangle but Dracul defends it easily.
Sidebar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sidebar won't allow Dracul to sweep him here.
Dracul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sidebar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dracul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dracul working some strikes from top position.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Sidebar keeps moving.
Dracul is really struggling to control Sidebar but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sidebar's head.

Sidebar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dracul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidebar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Sidebar wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dracul'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.
Dracul cracks Sidebar with a solid left hand.
Sidebar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sidebar's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sidebar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dracul is controlling him.
Sidebar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul stands and throws Sidebar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sidebar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sidebar is trying to control Dracul's posture but Dracul avoids it.
Dracul is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sidebar's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Sidebar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dracul blocks a head kick by Sidebar.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidebar scores with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sidebar.
Dracul is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sidebar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dracul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dracul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dracul holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sidebar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dracul wants to hold on but Sidebar pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul is desperately trying to improve his position but Sidebar has a good base and remains in mount.
Dracul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Sidebar is trying to work for a kimura but Dracul is defending well.
Dracul missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul wants to get back to full guard.
Sidebar lands with a punch from half guard.

Sidebar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dracul defends it well.
Dracul gets back to full guard.
Dracul trying to strike off his back.
Sidebar throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul is looking to sweep but instead, Sidebar has passed into half guard.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
Dracul manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sidebar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dracul moves into full guard.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Sidebar controlling him for the moment.
Dracul wants to hit a sweep here but Sidebar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dracul there!
Sidebar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dracul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dracul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dracul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sidebar is on top in guard.

Dracul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sidebar has passed into side control.
Dracul wants to control but Sidebar postures up.
Dracul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dracul tries to get to full guard but Sidebar has control of the leg.
Sidebar is trying to control the action in half guard but Dracul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Dracul is looking to control Sidebar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dracul avoid being mounted?
Dracul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dracul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dracul wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sidebar throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Sidebar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sidebar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidebar throws a right hand that misses

and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dracul working Sidebar over with strikes.
Sidebar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sidebar is trying to control but can't.
Sidebar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sidebar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul stands up over Sidebar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dracul stands up over Sidebar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sidebar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Radu Dracul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Dracul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sidebar wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul trying to control but Sidebar is working from the bottom.
Dracul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sidebar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing.
Dracul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sidebar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dracul with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is working Sidebar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dracul is stalling in the full guard.

Dracul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sidebar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dracul has managed to get both his arms back between Sidebar's legs - danger averted.
Dracul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidebar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidebar wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Sidebar keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Sidebar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sidebar's head.
Dracul preventing the sweep.
Dracul distracts Sidebar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sidebar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dracul pushes down on Sidebar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dracul trying to control from half guard but Sidebar is working away.
Dracul wants to free his trapped foot but Sidebar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sidebar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dracul working the head and body with strikes.
Sidebar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sidebar trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sidebar keeps working.
Sidebar wants to get back to his feet.
Dracul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sidebar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Sidebar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dracul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dracul working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radu Dracul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 967 p4p, 1387 weight class) and Young Prodigy (ranked 135 p4p, 184 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Unfaithful. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barbosa
vs
Prodigy

185 cm
26
186
12 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
174
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer
Brooklyn Apothecary

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Young Prodigy !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prodigy .
Barbosa takes a swing at Prodigy 's ribcage but misses.
Prodigy misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Prodigy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Prodigy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Prodigy circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prodigy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa motions for Prodigy to come forward. Barbosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prodigy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prodigy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prodigy moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prodigy clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prodigy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbosa's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Prodigy scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Prodigy . Barbosa shrugs it off though.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Prodigy off balance momentarily.
Prodigy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prodigy misses with the combination.
Prodigy moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Prodigy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prodigy misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Prodigy throws a nice head kick!
Prodigy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Prodigy 's ribs.

Barbosa clinches up with Prodigy and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.

Prodigy successfully pulls guard.
Barbosa content to stall in guard here.
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.

Prodigy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Prodigy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prodigy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Prodigy 's legs - danger averted.
Prodigy looking to control.
Prodigy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barbosa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Prodigy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Kung Pao inform us that Prodigy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Prodigy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barbosa sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Prodigy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Prodigy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Prodigy is retaining full guard.
Prodigy scores with a short punch from the bottom.

Prodigy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Prodigy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prodigy throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prodigy throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Prodigy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Prodigy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Prodigy throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Prodigy circles away.
Prodigy misses with a hook
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prodigy misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Prodigy misses.
Prodigy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prodigy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prodigy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Prodigy fails with the takedown.
Baldomir Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Prodigy .
Prodigy lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Prodigy moves out of range.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prodigy .
Prodigy misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Prodigy is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Prodigy scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prodigy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prodigy looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Prodigy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Prodigy .
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Prodigy manages to avoid it.

Barbosa clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prodigy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Prodigy fails to land.
Prodigy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Prodigy controls the action.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Prodigy controls the action.
Prodigy struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Prodigy misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Prodigy .
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prodigy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa is trying to maintain a safe position but Prodigy gets an underhook and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Prodigy controls his hands.
Prodigy prevents a body shot from Barbosa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barbosa stalling the fight.
Prodigy is trying to break free.

Prodigy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Prodigy catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa throws a hook but Prodigy avoids it easily.
Prodigy scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Prodigy . Those never looked like landing.
Prodigy digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Prodigy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prodigy defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Prodigy moved out of range.
Prodigy looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prodigy .
Prodigy lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa wants to slow Prodigy down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a swing at Prodigy 's ribcage but misses.
Prodigy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Prodigy pushes him off.
Prodigy throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Prodigy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Prodigy counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Prodigy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prodigy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Prodigy .
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Prodigy .
Prodigy misses with a straight right.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prodigy .
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prodigy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prodigy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Baldomir Barbosa 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!

Prodigy slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa defending well as Prodigy loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Prodigy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Prodigy scores with a four punch combination!
Prodigy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prodigy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prodigy ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Prodigy saw that one coming.

Barbosa darts in and clinches Prodigy up against the cage.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Prodigy .
Barbosa is working Prodigy over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prodigy or not.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prodigy .
Prodigy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Prodigy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Prodigy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Prodigy .
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prodigy 's elbow.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Prodigy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Prodigy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prodigy misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prodigy s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prodigy misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Prodigy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Prodigy .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa moves forwards but Prodigy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young Prodigy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prodigy misses with a straight right.
Prodigy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prodigy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prodigy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prodigy lands a head shot.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prodigy .
Prodigy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Prodigy .
Prodigy throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Prodigy lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Prodigy throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa cracks Prodigy with an open hand slap.
Prodigy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Prodigy moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa cracks Prodigy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prodigy jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prodigy moves away.

Barbosa gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Prodigy .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Prodigy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbosa down to the mat. Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barbosa throws a jab when Prodigy was well out of range.
Prodigy walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prodigy is defended easily by Barbosa.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Prodigy .
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prodigy s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prodigy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prodigy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prodigy 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prodigy duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Prodigy misses the target.
Prodigy 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prodigy scrambles back to his feet.
Prodigy swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Prodigy moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldomir Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Baldomir Barbosa!
In his post fight interview, Baldomir Barbosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 756 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 101 p4p, 154 weight class). Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lezginka - Kavkaz. 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.

Beardsley
vs
Magomedov

206 cm
25
284
11 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
226
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Beardsley's ribs.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Beardsley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Beardsley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up in Beardsley's guard and throws a big left but Beardsley blocks it.
Beardsley is trying to keep Magomedov in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beardsley misses the jab.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov jabs at Beardsley's body.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A combination from Beardsley does no damage.
Magomedov throws a jab when Beardsley was well out of range.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beardsley scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Beardsley throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Beardsley moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Beardsley takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley throws out a powerful jab.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardsley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beardsley to the mat! Beardsley manages to get full guard.
Beardsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Beardsley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Beardsley is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov throws a strike but Beardsley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Beardsley from controlling successfully.
Beardsley is looking to advance position but Magomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Beardsley is trying desperately to improve position.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Beardsley to control.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beardsley?
Beardsley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov dominated that 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.

Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Magomedov.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov cracks Beardsley with a good jab.
Beardsley throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Beardsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Beardsley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beardsley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Beardsley is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Beardsley's guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley looking to control.

Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.

Beardsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov cracks Beardsley with a solid left hand.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beardsley seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beardsley working a defensive guard here.
Beardsley has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Beardsley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Beardsley!

Beardsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov pulls Beardsley in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Beardsley tries to pass.
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beardsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.

Beardsley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beardsley, into his guard.

Beardsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Beardsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley struggling a bit here.
Beardsley is trying to get back to half guard.
Beardsley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact MMA/KT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beardsley some visible discomfort.
Beardsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Beardsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beardsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Beardsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beardsley.

Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beardsley tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Beardsley manages to get back to half guard.
Beardsley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
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!

Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Beardsley not allowing Magomedov to control his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Beardsley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Beardsley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Beardsley looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Magomedov is controlling Beardsley 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beardsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardsley is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Beardsley is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beardsley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Beardsley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beardsley wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Beardsley's hands, connecting with Beardsley's forehead.
Maksud Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beardsley is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Beardsley manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksud Magomedov.
Well Magomedov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Bass (ranked 913 p4p, 661 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 127 p4p, 93 weight class). Bass comes to the cage accompanied by Down With The Sickness. Capac has chosen Iggy Pop - The Passenger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bass
vs
Capac

185 cm
26
177
13 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
170
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Mile High

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Capac goes for a double leg but Bass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bass continues to drive forward.
Bass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Bass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Capac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Bass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Capac misses with a looping right.
Bass is looking to counter punch.

Capac drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Capac sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bass's guard.
Capac seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

Capac wants to work for an arm triangle but Bass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Capac wants to free his trapped foot but Bass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bass is trying to stand back up but Capac is controlling him
Bass controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass won't allow Capac to pass to mount.

Capac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Capac.
Bass is not content to let Capac control the position.

Capac wants to work for an arm triangle but Bass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bass is defending against the submission attempts here by Capac.

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

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.

Bass is defending against the submission attempts here by Capac.
Capac wants to control but Bass is keeping him busy.
Bass wants to get back to his feet.
Capac is trying to control the action in half guard but Bass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capac is working for a kimura but Bass is defending it quite comfortably.
Capac is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bass reverses the position - he's now on top in Capac's guard.
Bass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Capac is proving hard to escape from.
Bass postures up.

Capac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bass stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Capac shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bass defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass avoids the body shot from Capac.
Bass cracks a nice hook into Capac's ribs.
Bass takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Capac misses.
Bass scores with a hook.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Bass.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Bass.
Capac throws the left hand but Bass avoids the punch easily.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
A slow jab from Bass misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Capac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Bass misses.
It seemed like Capac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Bass gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capac to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manco Capac will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Capac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bass was well out of range. Poor timing from Capac.
Capac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bass defends well and Capac ends up having to push Bass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bass connects with a solid leg kick.
Bass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Bass takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Bass misses.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
Bass misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Bass misses
letting Capac counter with a right hand.
Bass throws a lazy uppercut
and Capac counters with a right hand to the body.
Capac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass slips a jab from Capac.
Capac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bass sprawls well. Bass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Capac gets slowly back to his feet.
Bass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Capac.
Capac keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bass scores with a nice strike.
Ronnie Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
Capac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ronnie Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
A slow jab from Capac misses its intended target.
Bass just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Capac throws a shot from downtown. Bass moves away and avoids it.
Bass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Capac slips under a jab from Bass.
Bass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Capac is out of range and Bass settles back down.
Bass throws a big shot that misses.
Capac throws a big shot that misses.
Bass blocks a jab.
Bass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
It seemed like Capac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Capac misses with a wild combination.
Bass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Bass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bass swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Bass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Capac.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capac manages to avoid it.
Bass moves out of range of the strikes.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bass defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac moves forwards but Bass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bass misses with a low kick.
A big right from Bass misses.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Bass is looking to score with low kicks.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capac can do to turn this around?
Bass scores with a body shot.
Bass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bass misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bass, right into the meat of the thigh.
Capac shoots in for a takedown but Bass shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac avoids the body shot from Bass.
Capac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac blocks a leg kick.

Capac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Capac tries to move to mount but Bass blocks the move with his legs.
Capac is looking to take a break and control but Bass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bass is being controlled here.
Capac trying to control the position but Bass is working away.

Capac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac trying to control the action but Bass is working from the bottom.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.

Capac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Capac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Capac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Bass 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Bass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Capac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Bass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capac takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
Capac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Capac lands a nice hook to Bass's body. Bass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bass.
Bass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Capac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Capac avoids the body shot from Bass.
Bass takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Capac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bass looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
Bass avoids the body shot from Capac.
Bass jabs Capac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Capac takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Capac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Bass throws a poor cross that misses
and Bass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bass misses with an uppercut. Capac saw that one coming.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bass with the inside leg kick.
Capac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Ronnie Bass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capac throws a body punch but Bass moves out of range.
Bass with a nice calf kick.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Bass avoids the body shot from Capac.
Bass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Bass throws a head kick but Capac moves out of range.
Bass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Bass misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac misses with an uppercut. Bass saw that one coming.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
Bass avoids the body shot from Capac.
Bass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bass.
Capac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Capac misses with a looping right.
Capac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bass defends it well.
Bass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bass scores with a nice right hand.
Bass throws a low kick but Capac moves out of range easily.
Jab from Bass.
Bass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Capac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Bass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Capac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bass.
Capac scores with a hook.
Capac checks a leg kick.
Capac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Capac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
Bass is looking to wear down Capac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bass moves out of range as Capac strikes.
Bass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Capac moves out of range of the strikes.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capac manages to avoid it.
Bass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Capac's head backwards.
Capac on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Capac! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capac slips a straight right by Bass.
Bass throws a shot to the body.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Capac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Capac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bass tries to avoid it but Capac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bass to the ground. Bass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capac checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Capac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bass works the jab nicely.
Bass takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Bass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bass lands a jab to Capac's midsection.
Bass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Capac.
Capac walks into a stiff left hand from Bass.
Capac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bass is looking to chop away at Capac's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Bass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Bass!
Ronnie Bass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 511 p4p, 275 weight class) and Red Crow (ranked 71 p4p, 34 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jyrki Sukulaku has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sukulaku
vs
Crow

178 cm
27
155
14 - 6 - 0

176 cm
26
165
12 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Pound Town INC

Urban Fighter
Pound Town INC

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jyrki Sukulaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Red Crow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Crow closes the distance and clinches up with Sukulaku, looking for a takedown. Crow pushes Sukulaku against the cage but Sukulaku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Crow walks into a jab.
Crow moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Sukulaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow throws a big counter head kick but Sukulaku avoids it with no problem.
Crow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Crow.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
It seemed like Crow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crow cracks Sukulaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sukulaku, as that shot connected.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Crow.
Sukulaku lunges at Crow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crow's hand.
Crow wants to stay close but Sukulaku steps back to make room for something. Crow seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Sukulaku and Crow drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jyrki Sukulaku!
A relieved looking Jyrki Sukulaku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 259 p4p, 198 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 38 p4p, 31 weight class). Curtis has chosen Stevie Wonder - Stay Gold as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Matsuzaka
vs
Curtis

179 cm
27
181
16 - 6 - 1

188 cm
27
171
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Curtis wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Matsuzaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Curtis.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
We've been informed that Curtis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
As Curtis tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Curtis manages to avoid the attempt.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Curtis wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Curtis clinches up against the cage.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Curtis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Curtis in his tracks for a moment.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curtis's brow.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.

Matsuzaka breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a solid body kick.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.

That has opened up Darry Curtis's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Curtis scores with a nice body kick.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Curtis lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Curtis lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.

Curtis clinches.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Curtis 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Curtis won't allow it.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Curtis effectively controlling the action here.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Curtis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.

Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
A cross from Curtis lands.
Curtis checks a leg kick nicely.
Curtis swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Curtis avoids it.
Curtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curtis slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis checks a leg kick nicely.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis with a hook.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Curtis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Matsuzaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsuzaka pushes Curtis away with a front kick.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Curtis unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka 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.

The cut above Darry Curtis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Curtis is rocked!
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?

Matsuzaka rushes Curtis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis seems to have recovered his senses.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Matsuzaka.
Curtis avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curtis.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka is trying to break free.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Matsuzaka breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Donk. Curtis catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand

and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Curtis to work.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.

Darry Curtis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darry Curtis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 46 p4p, 512 weight class) and Jake Drake (ranked 8 p4p, 61 weight class). Drake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lose Yourself. 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.

Sitsongrit
vs
Drake

176 cm
27
145
11 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
150
14 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Urban Fighter

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
Mile High

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand

and Drake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drake.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Drake's head to control his posture.
Drake postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Drake's head to control his posture.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit has Drake pulled in close to control his posture.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Drake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've been informed that Drake has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drake checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.

Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Drake getting side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Drake shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit pulls Drake in close to prevent any damage.
Drake postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
Sitsongrit pulls Drake in close to prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Drake has gone for a leg lock! Sitsongrit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drake's guard.

Drake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick

and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit wants to control but Drake postures up.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
An elbow from Drake crashes against the mat.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit manages to get back to half guard.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Drake's head, controlling as best he can.
Drake trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.

Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.

Sitsongrit kicks off Drake and gets to his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
Drake with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
Sitsongrit sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drake tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Drake shakes it off.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Drake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Drake blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Drake down.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit 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.

Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.

Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Drake getting side control.

Sitsongrit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Drake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake looking for a takedown.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Drake wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Drake tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Drake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Drake tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drake.
Drake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.

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!
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drake's head backwards.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Drake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake staying out of range there.
And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that 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.

Drake connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Drake persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Drake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit defending against the ground and pound.

Sitsongrit throws Drake to one side and escapes!
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Drake with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
Drake is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Some bone on bone action there as Drake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit cracks Drake with an open hand slap.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Drake ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Drake checks it

and Drake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Drake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Drake thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jake Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit won't allow Drake to pass to mount.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drake wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit had his way with Jake Drake in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Drake feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drake throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Drake only half commits.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Jake Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Drake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Sitsongrit jabs at Drake's body.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Drake's leg. Drake is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake fails with the takedown.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
Sitsongrit tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Drake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Drake.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!

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