TOF 72 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lito Harrison (ranked 3374 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Marc Horton (ranked 360 p4p, 451 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harrison
vs
Horton

174 cm
21
164
2 - 3 - 0

174 cm
19
164
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lito Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Horton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison lands a nice shot that snaps Horton's head back.
Horton blocks the body kick.
Harrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Horton lands with a straight right. Harrison didn't see that one coming.
Harrison throws an off balance right hand

and Horton counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Horton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Horton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Horton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Harrison parries the strikes from Horton easily there. Horton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harrison to escape.
Horton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harrison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harrison is avoiding damage well.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horton working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton trying to control the position but Harrison is working away.
Horton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harrison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horton working the head and body with strikes.
Harrison can't do much from the bottom here.
Horton working the ground and pound.
Harrison can't do much from the bottom here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a strike aimed at the side of Harrison's head but Harrison avoids it well.
Horton lands an elbow.
Horton trying to control the position but Harrison is working away.

Horton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Horton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison taking a bit of punishment here - Horton scoring with strikes.
Harrison is looking to reverse the position.

Horton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harrison is looking to regain half guard here but Horton keeps moving and retains side control.
Horton tries to score with some ground and pound. Harrison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harrison is trying to control Horton's posture but Horton avoids it.

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

Horton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Horton is chipping away with strikes.

Horton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horton is trying to move to mount but Harrison reverses beautifully and ends up in Horton's guard.
Horton trying to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Harrison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horton has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Horton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horton keeps working.
Horton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harrison's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison is keen to just control but Horton is a slippery customer.
Horton tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control.
Horton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Horton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horton moves into full guard.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Horton has Harrison pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrison trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.

That's eight 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.
Horton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Harrison misses.
Harrison defending well as Horton loads up on a big left hand.
Lito Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrison blocks a head kick by Horton.
Horton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horton throws a low kick but Harrison moves out of range easily.
Harrison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harrison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Horton is rocked!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harrison lands a brutal uppercut that launches Horton off his feet! Horton tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lito Harrison!
During a confident post fight interview, Lito Harrison 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
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Boston (ranked 2556 p4p, 2661 weight class) and Jett Robins (ranked 181 p4p, 186 weight class). Clarence Boston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boston
vs
Robins

173 cm
22
146
5 - 5 - 1

173 cm
22
155
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jett Robins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Robins to counter with a crisp jab.
Robins slips a jab and a cross from Boston.
Boston stuffs the takedown.
Boston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
Robins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boston throws a body shot but no joy.
Robins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robins tries to bum rush Boston with a series of wild strikes but Boston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Boston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robins pulls his head out easily.
Boston is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins not doing much here.
Boston's coaches at Triumph Over Fear have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robins is looking to advance position but Boston won't allow it.
Boston is trying to maintain the position but Robins is very close to passing his half guard.
Robins wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy.
Robins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in Besta-Fera Training Center inform me that Robins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boston wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robins wants to pass the guard but Boston is defending well.

Robins is working for a submission of some sort.
Robins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Robins works his way into side control.
Boston is looking for a sweep.
Boston is not content to let Robins control the position.
Robins wants to control for a moment but Boston uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston gets back to full guard.
Robins wants to pass the guard but Boston is keeping the position.

Boston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Robins from controlling successfully.
Robins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robins tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robins won't allow Boston to sweep him here.
Boston is trying to keep Robins in close.

Boston has his foot on Robins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robins works his way back into a safe position though.
Boston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robins trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Robins misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Robins.
Despite the aggression on Robins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Robins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robins is in Boston's guard.
Robins wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boston managing to control the position.
Boston wants to sweep but no luck.
Robins wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Robins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boston haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robins advances position into side control!
Boston is looking for a sweep.
Boston is trying to work for a sweep but Robins has mounted him!
Boston tries to hold on but Robins postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robins looking to control but Boston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boston is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robins wants to take his opponent's back but Boston doesn't allow it.
Robins avoids the attempt from Boston to control.
Robins mounts Boston! Really nice guard pass there!

Boston defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robins.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Robins might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Robins tries to pass to full mount but Boston defends it.
Robins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boston trying to hold on to Robins's head to control him but Robins postures up.
Robins wants to pass to mount but Boston is defending the position.

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

Robins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boston sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robins in particular looking to stall.
Boston is not content to let Robins control the position.
Boston tries to roll over but Robins keeps him under control.
Robins controlling the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robins misses with a body shot.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Robins misses.
Boston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boston throws the left hand but Robins avoids the punch easily.
Robins throws out a counter right but Boston avoids it with no problem.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robins was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Boston ducks under a wild hook from Robins.
Boston throws a jab when Robins was well out of range.
Boston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robins.
Boston misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Robins to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Robins lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boston.
Robins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Boston has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robins digs a good body shot into Boston's ribs.
Boston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robins on the side of the head.
Boston takes a swing at Robins's ribcage but misses.
Robins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boston.
Boston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robins throws a series of strikes that have Boston backpedaling.
Robins thuds a left hand into Boston's body.
Robins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boston ducks under a wild hook from Robins.

Boston clinches up with Robins and pushes him back against the cage.
Robins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Robins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boston is trying to keep an underhook but Robins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Robins wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston pushes Robins off looking to stand but Robins dives back in and keeps control.
Boston controlling the position well.
Boston is staying active underneath Robins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boston is looking to control Robins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boston avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robins trying to mount his opponent but Boston defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robins is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boston throws out the jab.
Boston looks to land a right hand but Robins moved out of range.
Boston slips a jab from Robins.
Jab by Boston.
Jett Robins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boston misses with an uppercut
and Robins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boston lands with a hook. Robins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Robins is rocked!
Robins 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.
Robins is still on wobbly legs! Can Boston finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack! Boston connects with the perfect overhand right and Robins falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Boston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Boston!
Clarence Boston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burlaka (ranked 1574 p4p, 24047 weight class) and Greg Southridge (ranked 185 p4p, 492 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Burlaka
vs
Southridge

178 cm
24
169
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
171
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Burlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Southridge!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Burlaka throws a big counter combination but Southridge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Burlaka as Southridge shoots in.
Southridge is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Burlaka.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Burlaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denis Burlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
The crowd cheers as Burlaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Southridge doesn't seem phased though.
Burlaka throws a looping overhand right but Southridge ducks down to avoid it.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka misses with the combination.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Southridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Southridge.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut. Southridge saw that one coming.
Burlaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka misses with a looping right.
Southridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Burlaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka counters with a three punch combo that has Southridge backing up. Southridge nods at Burlaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Southridge wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burlaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Burlaka keeps it at a distance.

Southridge closes the distance and clinches.
Southridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burlaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Southridge slowing the pace effectively.
Southridge has Burlaka pressed against the cage, preventing Burlaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southridge is trying to drag Burlaka to the mat but Burlaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Southridge has double underhooks.
Southridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Southridge breaks from the clinch.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burlaka lands a jab to the nose.
Southridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southridge moves away.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka scores with a nice head shot.
Southridge lands a high kick!
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka dodges the punch combination from Southridge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southridge tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Southridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burlaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Southridge somewhat.
Burlaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southridge on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Burlaka.

Southridge rushes Burlaka and presses him up against the cage.

Southridge decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burlaka gets to his feet - Southridge follows without any prompting.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Southridge avoids it well.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Southridge backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burlaka but Burlaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burlaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Southridge is rocked!
Southridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Southridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Southridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Southridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Burlaka finish him?
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge moves forwards but Burlaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burlaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Southridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burlaka looks to throw the jab but Southridge is out of range.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Burlaka throws a jab when Southridge was well out of range.
Southridge takes one on the button.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Burlaka lands.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Southridge avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Southridge.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand

and Southridge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Southridge pulls guard.
Southridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burlaka postures up.

Southridge is working an open guard so Burlaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Southridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Southridge scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burlaka. Southridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge avoids it easily.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Southridge blocks a jab.
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Southridge walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
Burlaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka scores with a one two! Southridge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Southridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and Southridge ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burlaka's waist but Burlaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southridge off to one side.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Burlaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Burlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Burlaka, which made it look bad.
Southridge ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense.
Southridge has a takedown stuffed.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka blocks a head kick by Southridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Southridge back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Nice defenses there by Southridge.
Burlaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Southridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Southridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burlaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southridge connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Burlaka misses its intended target.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burlaka circles away.
Southridge looks winded!
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Southridge closes the distance but Burlaka moves to the side
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
Southridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge blocks it.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Southridge scrambles back to his feet.
Southridge needs to keep his hands up - Burlaka had a free shot at his head there.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burlaka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Southridge to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Southridge looks to clinch but Burlaka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Southridge taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
A less than humble Denis Burlaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 1596 p4p, 2784 weight class) and Mark Jackacy (ranked 188 p4p, 308 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Better Together. Jackacy has chosen Nkolo Akosunga - Lokua Kanza as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mark Jackacy enters the cage!

Wolf
vs
Jackacy

176 cm
24
161
8 - 6 - 1

178 cm
22
160
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent 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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackacy wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.
Jackacy lands with a nice body punch.
Jackacy throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Jackacy.
Wolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackacy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Wolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackacy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackacy wants to control but Wolf postures up.
Jackacy is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackacy 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.
Jackacy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackacy is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Jackacy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf tries for a kimura but Jackacy is defending well.
Jackacy is looking for a sweep.
Wolf cracks Jackacy with a big right hand but Jackacy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackacy is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackacy is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Jackacy taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wolf is chipping away with strikes.
Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackacy to see if he's OK.
Jackacy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackacy wants to control but Wolf postures up.
Jackacy is looking for a sweep.
Jackacy struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy is trying to improve his position.
Wolf lands an elbow.
Wolf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wolf trying to control the action but Jackacy is working from the bottom.
Jackacy struggling a bit here.

Jackacy wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Wolf seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Jackacy is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Jero Wolf!
Jero Wolf 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.
Mark Jackacy spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Papi Chichilla (ranked 1854 p4p, 2121 weight class) and Salvador Jimenez (ranked 142 p4p, 155 weight class). Papi Chichilla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chichilla
vs
Jimenez

169 cm
23
155
7 - 9 - 0

171 cm
22
155
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papi Chichilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez throws the kick towards the body but Chichilla avoids it.
Jimenez misses with a body shot
and Chichilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chichilla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Chichilla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Chichilla avoids them all with ease.
Chichilla throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chichilla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jimenezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chichilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez with a poor takedown
and Chichilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Salvador Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Chichilla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chichilla misses with a looping left.
Jimenez feints the counter takedown.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Chichilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Chichilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimenez throws a hook but Chichilla blocks it.

Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chichilla is being controlled here.
Chichilla is not content to let Jimenez control the position.

Jimenez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jimenez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chichilla is not content to let Jimenez control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez working the body and head with strikes.
Chichilla manages to get back to half guard.
Jimenez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jimenez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chichilla!
Chichilla taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chichilla is looking to improve his position but Jimenez isn't that keen on the idea.
Chichilla wants to control but Jimenez is having none of it.
Chichilla is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chichilla is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jimenez working the ground and pound effectively.
Chichilla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chichilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jimenez scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla is looking for a sweep. Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chichilla is trying to maintain the position but Jimenez is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chichilla gets back to full guard.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Chichilla keeps moving.
Jimenez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chichilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Chichilla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez trying to control but Chichilla is working from the bottom.
Chichilla wants to sweep here but Jimenez controlling him for the moment.
Jimenez chips away with some ground and pound.

Chichilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chichilla being controlled here, momentarily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimenez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chichilla scores with a punch to the head.
Chichilla connects with a single shot there.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Chichilla moves out of range.
Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chichilla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chichilla lands with a cross.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimenez swings for the body but Chichilla moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Chichilla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chichilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chichilla looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Chichilla moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Chichilla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla cracks Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.

Jimenez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chichilla to the ground. Jimenez is now in Chichilla's guard.

Chichilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chichilla has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimenez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jimenez passes Chichilla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jimenez wants to control but Chichilla is keeping him busy.
Jimenez controlling the action here.
Chichilla manages to get to full guard.
Jimenez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chichilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chichilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimenez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jimenez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jimenez trying to move into half guard but instead Chichilla has managed to sweep!

Jimenez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chichilla manages to get himself to full guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Chichilla is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chichilla controls Jimenez momentarily but Jimenez frees himself.

Jimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chichilla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Chichilla's legs - danger averted.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Chichilla keeps moving.
Jimenez landing with the ground and pound.
Jimenez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chichilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Salvador Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salvador Jimenez's cut.
That's time! Chichilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chichilla.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chichilla throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Chichilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chichilla throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez throws a jab when Chichilla was well out of range.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Chichilla.
Chichilla misses the body punch
and Jimenez counters with a two punch combo.

Jimenez pushes Chichilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Chichilla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chichilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chichilla working hard to break the clinch.

Chichilla breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chichilla.
Salvador Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Jimenez there.
Chichilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jimenez!
Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chichilla counter with a right hand.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Chichilla counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Chichilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chichilla throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Chichilla counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
enabling Chichilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Chichilla defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez digs a good hook to Chichilla's body.
Chichilla feints a jab promting Jimenez to slip. Chichilla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jimenez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chichilla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Salvador Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chichilla looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Chichilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chichilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Chichilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chichilla.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Chichilla. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Jimenez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Chichilla does no damage.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Chichilla avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Chichilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to clinch.
Chichilla throws a series of punches but Jimenez moves out of range.
Chichilla slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Jimenez walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Chichilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chichilla cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chichilla lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Chichilla ducked under it nicely.
Chichilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Jimenez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A shot to the liver by Chichilla. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Chichilla moves out of range easily.
Chichilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chichilla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Chichilla misses with a straight left.
Jimenez misses with a combination
and Chichilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chichilla throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Chichilla avoids a kick to the body.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jimenez duly obliges.

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

Chichilla manages to break the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papi Chichilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chichilla with a nice cross.
A cross from Chichilla lands.
Papi Chichilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Chichilla throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez swings for the body but Chichilla moves out of range.
Chichilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Chichilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chichilla.
Jimenez takes one to the chin there.
Chichilla lands a nice hook to Jimenez's body. Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chichilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Chichilla.
Jimenez drops his hands momentarily and Chichilla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chichilla walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Chichilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Chichilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chichilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chichilla.
Jimenez wants to clinch up but Chichilla keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chichilla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Chichilla with a series of wild strikes but Chichilla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chichilla thows a left - swing and a miss!

Chichilla gets caught flat footed, as Jimenez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chichilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chichilla is pulling down on Jimenez's head. It's preventing any offense from Jimenez, at least for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez stays in close to Chichilla's body and controls the position.
Salvador Jimenez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chichilla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Chichilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chichilla looking to pass the guard.
Chichilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chichilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chichilla looking to pass the guard.
Chichilla is working hard here to advance position.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jimenez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jimenez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Chichilla misses the target.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Chichilla moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Chichilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chichilla throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez swings for the body but Chichilla moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chichilla.
Jimenez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chichilla tries to avoid it but Jimenez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chichilla to the ground. Chichilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Papi Chichilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chichilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
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 Papi Chichilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salvador Jimenez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Chichilla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chichilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Chichilla does no damage.
Chichilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Chichilla throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Chichilla explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chichilla misses with a straight left.
Chichilla throws a combination that misses
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez looks to land a combination. Chichilla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez moves in looking to clinch but Chichilla pushes him off.
Chichilla throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Jimenez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chichilla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chichilla.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Chichilla moves out of range.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.

Jimenez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chichilla is trying to defend but Jimenez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chichilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jimenez 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.
Jimenez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla trying to control here.
Jimenez wants to take a breather but Chichilla is having none of it.

Chichilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chichilla is looking for a sweep. Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimenez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chichilla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jimenez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chichilla takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chichilla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jimenez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Jimenez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jimenez avoids the attempt from Chichilla to control.
Jimenez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chichilla?
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Chichilla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chichilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jimenez looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jimenez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jimenez controlling the pace for now.
Chichilla wants to hold on but Jimenez pushes him away.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jimenez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jimenez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez controlling the pace for now.
Chichilla regains half guard.
Jimenez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chichilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez not doing much here.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chichilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jimenez controlling the pace.
Jimenez is continuing to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Chichilla dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Chichilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez darts in looking for a takedown but Chichilla gets double underhooks and turns Jimenez into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Chichilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chichilla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chichilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Chichilla feints a jab promting Jimenez to slip. Chichilla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jimenez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chichilla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Chichilla is out of range.
Chichilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Chichilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Jimenez misses
and Chichilla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Chichilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Chichilla also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chichilla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chichilla cracks Jimenez with a good jab.

Jimenez shoots in and gets a takedown into Chichilla's guard.
Chichilla trying to control the position.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chichilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Jimenez!
Salvador Jimenez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sledge Wrou (ranked 1840 p4p, 1302 weight class) and Daniel Maverick (ranked 215 p4p, 161 weight class). Daniel Maverick is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wrou
vs
Maverick

175 cm
21
160
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
161
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sledge Wrou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick throws a push kick but Wrou slaps the foot to one side.
Wrou misses with a hook.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Wrou blocks the low kick.
Wrou cracks a nice hook into Maverick's ribs.
Nice shot by Wrou.
Wrou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick pushes Wrou away with a front kick.
Wrou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wrou throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.
Maverick's corner calls for a 1-2. Maverick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maverick lands a nice hook to Wrou's body. Wrou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wrou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wrou.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Wrou.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Wrou lands a hook that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Wrou cracks Maverick with a good jab.
Wrou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Wrou moves into the clinch.
Wrou lands an uppercut.
Maverick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wrou misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is looking to control Wrou's arms but Wrou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrou pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrou lands a left hand.
Wrou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Wrou prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou pushes Maverick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Wrou.

Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Wrou connects with a single shot there.
Wrou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Wrou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maverick throws a looping overhand right but Wrou ducks down to avoid it.
Wrou misses with a looping left.
Wrou swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.

Wrou pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wrou fails to land.
Maverick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wrou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Wrou working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wrou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maverick slows down the pace here.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Wrou avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
Wrou blocks an uppercut.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wrou.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick tries to stall but Wrou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wrou lands a right hand.
Maverick's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maverick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maverick.
Wrou swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrou has him pressed against the cage.
Maverick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wrou up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrou.
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Wrou on the inside.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Wrou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Wrou.

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

Wrou has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wrou scores with a shoulder strike.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wrou fails to land.
Maverick wants to break free but Wrou has control.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrou swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wrou on the inside.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
A head punch on the inside from Wrou fails to land.
Wrou controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrou's elbow.
Wrou stalling in the clinch.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrou has him pressed against the cage.

Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick throws a big counter head kick but Wrou avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maverick. Wrou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
Wrou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maverick.
Wrou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
Maverick throws out a counter right but Wrou avoids it with no problem.

Wrou closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
Wrou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Wrou lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wrou scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.

Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrou lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick.
Wrou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maverick throws a head kick but Wrou moves out of range.

Wrou pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick works on Wrou's body with a couple of short punches.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrou controls his hands.
Wrou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wrou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Wrou.
Maverick scores with a shot to the side of Wrou's head.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Wrou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Wrou back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick from Maverick lands but Wrou takes it in his stride.
Wrou moves away from the strike by Maverick.
Maverick misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Wrou moves out of range easily.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maverick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick.
Maverick scores with a three punch combo!
Wrou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maverick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrou misses with an uppercut
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick throws a head kick but Wrou moves out of range.
Wrou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Wrou has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrou throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Wrou working aggressively here.

Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Wrou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wrou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wrou jabs Maverick right on the nose. Maverick blinks but takes it well.
Wrou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrou throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Maverick.
Wrou is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Sledge Wrou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wrou slips under a jab from Maverick.
Wrou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wrou doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick.
Wrou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maverick.
Wrou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
A combination from Maverick does no damage.
Maverick walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Wrou.
Crunch! Maverick slams his shin into Wrou's torso.
Wrou blocks a low kick nicely.
Wrou tries to counter by clinching up but Maverick breaks away and moves out of range.
Wrou tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick trying to stall but Wrou improves his position.
Good body shot from Wrou.
Wrou scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrou keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wrou misses with a body punch.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Wrou.
Maverick is trying to break free.
Wrou stalling.
Wrou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Wrou.
Sledge Wrou has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wrou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick wants to get back to striking at distance but Wrou won't allow it.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Wrou misses with a punch to the body.
Wrou can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Maverick lands a body punch.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Wrou.

Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Wrou off balance momentarily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wrou moves out of range of the body kick.
Wrou scores with a hook to the body. Maverick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maverick misses with a straight right.
Maverick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrou 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.
Wrou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wrou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick swings widly with a right hand

and Wrou counters by moving into the clinch.
Wrou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wrou cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.

Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrou throws a body shot but no joy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maverick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wrou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wrou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maverick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Wrou throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Wrou slips a jab from Maverick.
Wrou slips a jab from Maverick.
Wrou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Wrou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maverick on the side of the head.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Wrou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maverick looks for the body kick but Wrou saw that one coming.
Wrou sizes up Maverick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maverick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrou lands a nice looking body shot.
Wrou misses with a hook. Maverick ducked under it nicely.
Wrou lands a slapping body shot.
Wrou cracks Maverick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Wrou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wrou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maverick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wrou if he has to take too many more of those.

Wrou has Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
Come on Maverick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrou gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Wrou prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
Maverick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Maverick looks to land a left hand but Wrou moved out of range nicely.
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!
Wrou scores with a nice strike.
Wrou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maverick on the side of the head.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Wrou.
Wrou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick motions for Wrou to come forward. Maverick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maverick is looking to control Wrou's arms but Wrou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Wrou controlling the action here for a moment.
Wrou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Wrou working aggressively here.

Maverick manages to break the clinch.

Maverick tries to keep at a distance but Wrou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrou gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.

Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrou staying out of range there.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wrou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick takes a swing at Wrou's ribcage but misses.
Wrou lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sledge Wrou dominated that second round.
That's time! Wrou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maverick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrou. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick throws out a counter right but Wrou avoids it with no problem.
Wrou tries to clinch up but Maverick circles away and keeps his distance.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maverick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wrou wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Wrou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Wrou has Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Wrou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Wrou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Wrou.
Wrou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Wrou closes the distance and clinches.

Maverick breaks the clinch.
Wrou misses with a left hand
and Wrou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maverick misses with a body kick.

Wrou has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou effectively controlling the action here.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wrou is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Wrou.
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!
Wrou lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maverick's efforts to push away.
Maverick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Maverick.
Wrou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Wrou.
Maverick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wrou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wrou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrou tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrou scores with a hook to the body.
Wrou struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou stalling the fight.
Maverick is trying to force a seperation but Wrou has the dominant position.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrou has him pressed against the cage.
Wrou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Wrou throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Maverick is trying to force a seperation but Wrou has the dominant position.
Wrou can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Wrou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Wrou presses Maverick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Wrou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Wrou.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Wrou.
Wrou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maverick's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Wrou digs a right hand underneath Maverick's ribcage. Maverick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Wrou has him pressed against the cage.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Wrou on the inside.
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maverick is pushing Wrou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wrou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
Wrou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling him.
Wrou has Maverick pressed against the cage, preventing Maverick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wrou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to work over Wrou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrou.
Wrou lands a right hand.
Wrou lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Maverick is rocked!
A short left from Wrou.
Maverick is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrou finish him?
Wrou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maverick or not.
Wrou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick tries a body shot but Wrou blocks it.
Wrou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrou.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
Wrou swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Wrou backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick seems to have recovered his senses.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sledge Wrou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wrou, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sledge Wrou!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Happy Hands (ranked 609 p4p, 2683 weight class) and Kotetsu Yama (ranked 51 p4p, 189 weight class). Hands comes to the cage accompanied by Pharoahe Monch- Simon Says. This should be fireworks!

Hands
vs
Yama

169 cm
24
154
10 - 5 - 0

168 cm
24
159
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Happy Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kotetsu Yama!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hands misses its intended target.
Hands blocks a jab.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Yama moves away and avoids it.
Hands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hands throws a push kick but Yama slaps the foot to one side.

Yama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yama misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hands.
Yama misses with a body punch.
Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yama taking a breather.
A short right from Hands on the inside.
Yama just leaning against Hands, taking a breather.
Hands blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hands manages to break the clinch.
Hands wants to slow Yama down by chopping away at his legs.
Kotetsu Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Yama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands throws a push kick but Yama slaps the foot to one side.
Yama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hands is fending him off so far but Yama persists. Nope, Hands circles away and we're back to standing.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hands tries a low kick but Yama avoids it.
Yama moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Hands throws a lazy right hand but Yama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yama.
Yama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hands but Hands pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Yama.
Yama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hands's head.

Yama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hands on his heels. He'll look to pass Hands's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Yama wants to pass the guard but Hands is keeping the position.
Hands controlling Yama's posture.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands is keeping the position for now.
Yama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yama connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama passes Hands's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yama lands strikes from half guard.
Hands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Yama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hands is just riding it out for now. Yama eventually gives up the hold.
Yama wants to take a breather but Hands is having none of it.
Hands desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands won't allow Yama to pass to mount.
Yama trying to control from half guard but Hands is working away.

Yama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hands wants to control but Yama is keeping busy.
Hands holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yama working Hands over with strikes.
Yama working over Hands with some ground and pound. Hands looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Yama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hands trying to hold on to Yama's head to control him but Yama postures up.
Hands is trying to stand back up but Yama is controlling him
Yama wants to free his trapped foot but Hands is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hands trying to control but Yama postures up.

Yama is looking for a kimura but Hands is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yama to get the leverage.
Yama is pressing down on Hands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hands is holding on for now.
Hands taking some punishment here, with Yama in his half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hands is trying to get back to full guard.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yama is stalling here. Hands is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yama seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hands has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yama keeps working.
Yama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hands's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Yama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Yama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hands pulls his head out easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Yama looking for submissions off his back.
Yama wants to improve his position but Hands is controlling well.
Hands is controlling the pace.
Hands prevents Yama from improving his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hands tries to pass to full mount but Yama defends it.
Hands sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yama wants to improve his position but Hands is controlling well.
Yama is not content to let Hands control the position.
Hands is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hands stalling away here and it's allowed Yama to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Hands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hands has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Hands controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hands wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hands pinned against the cage. Hands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yama.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yama misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.
Yama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yama looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yama connects with a single shot there.
Yama throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands throws a head kick but Yama moves out of range.
Hands fails to land with a series of punches.
Yama misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a nice leg kick.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yama throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands tests Yama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Yama.
Yama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Hands does it's job there.
Yama lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Yama looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.

Yama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Yama is trying to work for a kimura but Hands is defending well.

Hands makes his way to full guard, as Yama worked for a kimura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama passes Hands's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama is trying to control. Hands wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hands is looking to control Yama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands avoid being mounted?
Yama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hands is trying to maintain the position but Yama is very close to passing his half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama with the ground and pound but Hands uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hands pulls Yama in to control the position.
Hands controls Yama momentarily but Yama frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hands holds on and takes a little breather.
Yama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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.
Yama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hands pulls Yama in to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yama.
Yama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hands but Hands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hands digs a good hook to Yama's body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hands tenderised Yama's leg. Yama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yama ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yama. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yama just manages to avoid it.
Hands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Hands.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Yama.
Yama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hands.
Hands feints and then cracks Yama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yama down.
Yama throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands tried to counter with a leg kick but Yama avoided it.
A head kick from Hands lands but Yama takes it in his stride.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hands lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands lands with a kick to the temple. Yama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Yama is rocked!
Yama throws an off balance right hand
and Hands counters with a huge left! Yama is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hands isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Yama from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hands!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Hands!
A very excited looking Happy Hands made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alkandros Vasilios (ranked 1422 p4p, 1262 weight class) and Tre Jokinen (ranked 114 p4p, 99 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Vasilios
vs
Jokinen

165 cm
23
155
9 - 6 - 0

171 cm
23
157
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alkandros Vasilios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilios throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jokinen is working for a kimura but Vasilios is defending it quite comfortably.
Jokinen is trying to control. Vasilios wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen prevents Vasilios from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vasilios reverses the position - he's now on top in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Vasilios stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasilios trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Vasilios is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jokinen trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Jokinen passes Vasilios's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Vasilios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasilios is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen.

Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokinen stands and throws Vasilios's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jokinen tries to advance to mount but Vasilios instead regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasilios is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen.

Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasilios wants to get back to full guard.

Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasilios is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Vasilios is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!

Vasilios looking for the RNC.

Vasilios is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jokinen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully.
Vasilios missing with strikes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.

Vasilios working for the choke.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Vasilios manages to sink in the hooks.
Jokinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vasilios is staying active.
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Vasilios is trying to stick to Jokinen's back but Jokinen is turning into Vasilios. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vasilios's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Vasilios with a solid left hand.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Vasilios looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilios, not yet.

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

Jokinen is trying to keep Vasilios in close.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tre Jokinen!
Our winner, Tre Jokinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunt Jernit (ranked 582 p4p, 1617 weight class) and Gerald Phoenix (ranked 76 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jernit
vs
Phoenix

177 cm
21
157
9 - 1 - 0

167 cm
24
162
9 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent 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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jernit's sensitive parts.
Jernit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Jernit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jernit gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix effectively controlling the action here.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Jernit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jernit dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.

Jernit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phoenix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit scores with a punch to the head.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Jernit clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a shot to the body.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jernit.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Jernit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Jernit pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Phoenix.
Jernit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Jernit scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Jernit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Jernit lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jernit avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Jernit lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
A short right from Jernit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.

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

Jernit drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit lands a nice uppercut.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jernit's defenses.

It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Jernit is blocking nicely.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit blocks the elbow strike.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Jernit in his tracks for a moment.
Jernit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jernit.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit lands a nice uppercut.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Phoenix.
Jernit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Jernit blocking some punches.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Jernit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jernit on the side of the head.

Jernit darts in and clinches Phoenix up against the cage.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Gunt Jernit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Jernit as the two fighters clinch.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix cracks Jernit with a nice body shot.
Jernit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.

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

Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Jernit avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Jernit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit misses with the head strike.

Jernit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
Jernit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jernit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jernit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jernit gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Jernit avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.

Gunt Jernit's cut is getting worse.
Phoenix blocking some punches.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jernit blocks an elbow strike.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
A short left from Jernit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jernit's brow.
Phoenix tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Jernit presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Jernit avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit lands a right hand.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Phoenix moves away from the strike by Jernit.
That kick from Phoenix tenderised Jernit's leg. Jernit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.

Jernit closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Jernit dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit cracks Phoenix with a nice body shot.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jernit.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Jernit's head.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit lands a right hand.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Jernit lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix works on Jernit's body with a couple of short punches.
Jernit pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jernit avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Jernit lands a left hand.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Phoenix gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Jernit 's eye.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a knee strike.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Jernit avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
Phoenix presses Jernit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Gerald Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Jernit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Jernit.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sven Johansson (ranked 373 p4p, 930 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 32 p4p, 73 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Johansson
vs
Daddy

182 cm
23
148
8 - 3 - 1

160 cm
22
150
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Johansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Daddy.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daddy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daddy.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Daddy with that takedown attempt.
Johansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Daddy. Daddy gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Daddy - just one landing.
Daddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johanssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy slips a straight right by Johansson.
It seemed like Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed Daddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Daddy.
Daddy moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Daddy misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daddy momentarily.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daddy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy misses with a straight left.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson cracks Daddy with an open hand slap.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses

and Daddy counters with a takedown into side control.
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet here but Daddy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johansson's back.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Daddy lands punches and elbows.
Johansson is trying to stand back up.
Johansson wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Johansson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Daddy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy lands strikes to the head.
Daddy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Daddy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johansson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
Daddy scores with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy trying to control momentarily.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Daddy misses with an elbow to the head.
Daddy has the hooks in. Johansson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johansson doesn't escape.
Daddy not allowing Johansson to control his hands.
Daddy trying to control momentarily.
Daddy is trying to stick to Johansson's back but Johansson is turning into Daddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Daddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johansson.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.
Daddy has a closed guard, preventing Johansson from standing up.
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johansson wants to stand but Daddy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.

Johansson stands and steps away. Daddy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Daddy connects with a looping right hand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daddy punishes Johansson's body with a nice straight punch.
Daddy scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daddy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.

Daddy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is doing well to control the position and prevent Daddy from advancing to side control.
Johansson is looking to get back to is feet but Daddy passes into side control.

Johansson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Daddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daddy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson with a nice cross.
Johansson misses with a hook. Daddy ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Daddy misses its intended target.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Daddy should have avoided that one.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Daddy misses.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
A jab lands there for Johansson.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Daddy avoids them all with ease.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.

Daddy feints and as Johansson raises his hands in defense, Daddy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Johansson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Daddy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Daddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson gets underhooks to prevent Daddy's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Daddy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daddy is looking to take this one to the mat.

Johansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daddy fails with the takedown.
Daddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy.
Johansson jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
And Daddy tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daddy throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut

and Daddy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Daddy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daddy.
A jab from Daddy does it's job there.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daddy on the side of the head.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson digs a good hook to Daddy's body.
Daddy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Daddy darts in looking for a takedown but Johansson gets double underhooks and turns Daddy into the cage.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.

Daddy scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Daddy isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.

Johansson pushes Daddy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Daddy throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Daddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daddy throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands with a hook. Daddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy misses with an uppercut
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Daddy thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Daddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Daddy getting side control.
Johansson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daddy.
Johansson pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johansson controls Daddy momentarily but Daddy frees himself.
Johansson is looking to stand back up but Daddy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johansson.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson won't allow Daddy to pass to mount.
Johansson is trying to stand up here but Daddy is controlling him well.
Johansson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daddy can do to turn this around?
Daddy trying to mount his opponent but Johansson defends it.
Johansson keeping control of the position.
Daddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.

Johansson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Daddy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Daddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy tries to circle away but Johansson has him pinned against the cage.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well.

Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
A big left from Johansson misses.
A slow jab from Daddy misses its intended target.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Daddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Daddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansson misses with a right hand

so Daddy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Johansson wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Daddy's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Daddy throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands with a right hand.
Johansson clobbers Daddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johansson leaves Daddy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Johansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daddy.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Daddy.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Daddy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Daddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daddy throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Daddy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johansson is trying to defend but Daddy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses

and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is wriggling around but Daddy manages to pass to half guard.
Daddy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johansson's head.
Daddy wants to pass to mount but Johansson is defending the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control here.

Johansson kicks off Daddy and gets to his feet.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Johansson stuffs the takedown.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
A nice side step and Daddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johansson tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daddy takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Daddy's head but Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daddy needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson throws a hook but Daddy avoids it easily.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well.

Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johansson's guard.

Johansson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Daddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Johansson misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
Daddy looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Johansson with a jab.
A cross from Johansson lands.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Daddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Daddy slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johansson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johansson misses the jab.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.
Jab from Johansson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
Johansson lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daddy at a distance.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Daddy counters with a takedown into side control.

Johansson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Daddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daddy dives in for a single leg takedown but Johansson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Daddy with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.
Johansson takes a swing at Daddy's ribcage but misses.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand

and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daddy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daddy in his tracks.
Daddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Johansson misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out.
Daddy throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy lands with a good body shot.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Daddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daddy or perhaps it was just good defense by Johansson, which made it look bad.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Daddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Daddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses

and Daddy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson pushes Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daddy. Daddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy.
Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson lands a head shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Daddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daddy somewhat.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daddy on the side of the head.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daddy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daddy slips under a jab.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daddy moves away.
Nice shot lands for Daddy.
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Daddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daddy slips a jab from Johansson.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Daddy throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Johansson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daddys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy prevents Johansson from getting back to his feet.

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Big Daddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Sven Johansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.