FCL - 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Gardner (ranked 5307 p4p, 5016 weight class) and Darius LeBlanc (ranked 315 p4p, 306 weight class). Roderick Gardner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gardner
vs
LeBlanc

161 cm
19
140
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
20
145
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roderick Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darius LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner slips a jab from LeBlanc.
Gardner misses with a lunging right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc sizes up Gardner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Gardner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.

Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Gardner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlanc lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBlanc scores with a jab.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gardner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gardner walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
Gardner moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LeBlanc manages to circle out of the way.
LeBlanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by LeBlanc as he connects with a hook.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tries to move into range but LeBlanc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gardner's head backwards.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gardner thinking.
Darius LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Gardner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardner circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a nice head shot.
LeBlanc connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but LeBlanc is quick to defend against it.
Gardner swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc connects with a looping right hand.
Gardner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LeBlanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBlanc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head.
LeBlanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeBlanc works the jab nicely.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardner moves away.
It appears Gardner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gardner tries to clinch there but LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gardner pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.

Gardner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics LeBlanc uses from the top position.
Gardner is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeBlanc pushes Gardner off looking to stand but Gardner dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeBlanc pushes Gardner off and gets back to his feet.
Gardner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darius LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Gardner gets in close and instigates a clinch.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner lands with a nice combination. LeBlanc backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Darius LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner is looking to clinch.
LeBlanc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc lands a jab.
LeBlanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeBlanc scores with a nice strike.
Darius LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gardner momentarily.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands an overhand right.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardner takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from LeBlanc finds it's way through Gardner's defenses.
LeBlanc lands the left hand.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LeBlanc lands a body shot.
Gardner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Gardner seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Gardner off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Gardner. Gardner gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from LeBlanc lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBlanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tests Gardner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darius LeBlanc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

LeBlanc lands a head shot.
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeBlanc finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardner's head.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
Roderick Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
Gardner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc thuds his right hand into Gardner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeBlanc catches Gardner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gardner has time to react.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
Gardner misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roderick Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LeBlanc with a hook.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
LeBlanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darius LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
Gardner walks into a stiff left hand from LeBlanc.
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gardner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but LeBlanc is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardner wants to slow LeBlanc down by chopping away at his legs.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc throws out a powerful jab.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBlanc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!

Darius LeBlanc wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Roderick Gardner had this to say: 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santos Guerrera (ranked 4003 p4p, 5093 weight class) and Yair Aguirre (ranked 452 p4p, 550 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guerrera
vs
Aguirre

194 cm
18
218
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Guerrera!
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, Yair Aguirre!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguirre is looking to clinch.
Aguirre lands a high kick!
Aguirre thuds his shin into the meat of Guerrera's side.
Aguirre scores with a head kick. Guerrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aguirre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aguirre scores with a hook to the body. Guerrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aguirre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guerrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yair Aguirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguirre doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerrera circles away.
Guerrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Guerrera clinches up against the cage.
Guerrera throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Aguirre looks winded!
Aguirre wants to stall.
Aguirre blocks the elbow strike.
Guerrera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aguirre is defending well for now.
Guerrera lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Yair Aguirre has been cut.
Guerrera trying to land knees to the body.
Aguirre blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Guerrera.
Guerrera lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Guerrera.
Guerrera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guerrera scores a nice knee to the body.
Guerrera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguirre avoids it.
Guerrera landing knees to the body.
Guerrera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aguirre is defending well for now.
Guerrera lands a damaging elbow.
Guerrera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guerrera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aguirre blocks an elbow strike from Guerrera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guerrera drops Aguirre with a big knee straight up the middle! Aguirre is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Guerrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerrera.
Aguirre tries to clinch but Guerrera is having none of it.
Guerrera tries to counter by clinching up but Aguirre breaks away and moves out of range.
Guerrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguirre has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guerrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guerrera throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Aguirre.

Guerrera closes the distance and pushes Aguirre back into the cage.
Guerrera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerrera lands a nice elbow.
Guerrera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guerrera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrera.

Aguirre is rocked!

That has opened up Yair Aguirre's cut even more.
Guerrera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aguirre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aguirre is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerrera finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrera lands a knee to the body.
Aguirre seems to have recovered his senses.
Guerrera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerrera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guerrera trying to land knees to the body.
Aguirre avoids the elbow strike from Guerrera, against the cage.
Aguirre managing to block the knees to the body from Guerrera.
Aguirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Guerrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguirre blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrera with a knee to the head.
Guerrera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrera lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Guerrera.
Guerrera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clinched against the cage, Guerrera lands a big elbow that drops Aguirre! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Aguirre is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santos Guerrera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaxx Jackson (ranked 4665 p4p, 4138 weight class) and Charles Darwin (ranked 290 p4p, 272 weight class). Charles Darwin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Darwin

193 cm
18
140
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxx Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Darwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Darwin is proving a slippery customer.

Darwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Darwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Darwin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darwin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson is trying to keep Darwin in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Darwin tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darwin looks winded!

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darwin defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position but Darwin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darwin dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Darwin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin prevents Jackson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants to control but Darwin is keeping busy.

Darwin 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.
Darwin is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

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

Darwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to control but Darwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Darwin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Darwin moves out of range easily.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Darwin gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Darwin manages to move to mount!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Darwin maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Darwin.
Jackson wants to hold on but Darwin pushes him away.
Darwin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darwin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Darwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darwin is breathing heavily.

Darwin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Darwin's body position as best he can.

Darwin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson tries to hold on but Darwin pushes him away.

Darwin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Darwin's guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darwin on the ground.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Darwin's legs - danger averted.
Darwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.

Darwin has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson trying to control but Darwin is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson postures up in Darwin's guard and throws a big left but Darwin blocks it.

Darwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Darwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Darwin throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson feints a jab promting Darwin to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Darwin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Darwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darwin swivels and escapes.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Darwin, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Darwin against the cage but Darwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxx Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Darwin.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Darwin avoids it well and moves away.

Darwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.

Darwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Darwin off and has taken his back!
Darwin breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Darwin in close.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Darwin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson keeping full guard, as Darwin tries to pass.
Jackson is trying to keep Darwin in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Darwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Darwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jackson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Darwin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson pushes Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darwin tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Darwin's head.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Darwin wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.

Darwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Darwin manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jaxx Jackson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.

Darwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Darwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Jackson pushes Darwin off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Darwin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Darwin misses with a takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darwin tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is working for takedown but Darwin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Darwin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darwin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Darwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Charles Darwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Darwin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darwin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Darwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darwin keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Darwin is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.

Jackson stands and steps away. Darwin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jackson forces Darwin back against the cage and clinches.
Darwin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Jackson.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Darwin on his heels. He'll look to pass Darwin's guard now, I'm sure.

Darwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Darwin working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxx Jackson had his way with Charles Darwin in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Darwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darwin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Darwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Darwin in close.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Darwin to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darwin to keep the fight standing.
Darwin is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson has Darwin pushed against the cage.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Darwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Darwin has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Darwin is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darwin avoids it really well and circles away.

Darwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Darwin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jackson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Darwin yanks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Darwin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Darwin!
Jaxx Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'god bless you all'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick McMick (ranked 4415 p4p, 4249 weight class) and Radd Zayan (ranked 490 p4p, 473 weight class). Zayan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb5RlxV19b4 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mick McMick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McMick
vs
Zayan

185 cm
20
215
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
200
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mick McMick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radd Zayan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McMick clinches.
Zayan fails to pull guard.
Zayan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zayan scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mick McMick has been cut.

Zayan manages to break the clinch.

Zayan gets caught flat footed, as McMick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McMick scoring with some ground and pound.
McMick with a nice head shot there.
Zayan working a defensive guard here.

McMick stands up and waves to Zayan to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zayan moves into the clinch successfully.
McMick tries to work over Zayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

McMick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zayan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zayan trying to control but McMick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zayan throws an elbow that misses. McMick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zayan's guard. Nice move by McMick!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zayan can't do much from the bottom here.
McMick in side control, just content to control the action for now.

McMick is trying to get an arm triangle but Zayan is defending well.
Zayan tries to bench press McMick off him but McMick keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McMick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zayan, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

McMick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McMick's guard! Nice work there by Zayan!
Zayan trying to control but McMick is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMick has control of Zayan's left arm, preventing Zayan from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick McMick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick McMick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McMick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zayan is trying to defend but McMick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zayan trying to control here.
McMick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayan moves into full guard.
Zayan keeping full guard, as McMick tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMick slips nicely into half guard.
McMick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zayan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zayan gets full guard.
Zayan keeping moving, preventing McMick from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zayan is on top in guard.

Zayan wants to pass the guard but McMick is keeping the position.
McMick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zayan on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zayan trying to stand up but can't free himself from McMick's guard.
McMick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zayan can do to turn this around?
McMick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zayan is one step ahead there.

Zayan stands up from McMick's guard - Zayan perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McMick tries to keep at a distance but Zayan has taken the fight into the clinch.

McMick pulls guard effortlessly.
Zayan passes into half guard.
McMick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMick tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zayan wants to stand but McMick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McMick pulls Zayan in close to prevent any damage.
McMick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zayan is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMick pulls Zayan in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Radd Zayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mick McMick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zayan gets caught flat footed, as McMick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McMick throws a big elbow that misses.
McMick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

McMick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zayan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McMick is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMick trying to control the action but Zayan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zayan to get to his feet.

McMick rushes Zayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zayan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zayan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zayan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McMick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMick is looking for a kimura here.
McMick lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMick is looking to advance position but Zayan won't allow it.

McMick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zayan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMick.
Zayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMick's back!
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zayan has the hooks in. McMick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Zayan looking for the choke but no joy.

Zayan looking for the RNC.

Zayan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zayan looking for the RNC.
McMick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zayan's guard. Nice work there by McMick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mick McMick!

Mick McMick wins by unanimous decision!
Radd Zayan was interviewed post fight and said 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Cooke (ranked 4377 p4p, 4209 weight class) and Simon Vaughan (ranked 431 p4p, 422 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cooke
vs
Vaughan

190 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milton Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vaughan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cooke!
Cooke is not content to let Vaughan control the position.
Check out the look on Vaughan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cooke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughan takes a little break here. Cooke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cooke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooke tries to get out of the position.
Vaughan working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke looks to move to half guard but instead Vaughan has passed into mount! Damn!
Vaughan controlling the pace for now.
Cooke working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vaughan landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan with good strikes from the mount here!
Vaughan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vaughan with shots to the head and body - Cooke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vaughan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vaughan looking to finish Cooke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cooke!
Vaughan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vaughan dominating with strikes here.
Vaughan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vaughan lands a big elbow.
Cooke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vaughan controlling the pace for now.
Vaughan looking to finish Cooke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cooke!
Cooke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vaughan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cooke wants to hold on but Vaughan pushes him away.
Cooke can't escape the position.
Vaughan with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke tries to hold on but Vaughan pushes him away.
Cooke is squirming around, avoiding Vaughan's attempts to control the action.
Cooke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaughan avoids the attempt from Cooke to control.
Cooke is in a horrible position here. Vaughan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vaughan content just to control the position here.
Vaughan scoring with strikes but Cooke is staying in there.
Cooke is squirming around, avoiding Vaughan's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan with shots to the head and body - Cooke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cooke is in a horrible position here. Vaughan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vaughan controlling the pace for now.
Vaughan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooke is looking to escape.
Vaughan lands a couple of good shots and Cooke has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vaughan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Vaughan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cooke tries to clinch but Vaughan moves out of range.
Vaughan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooke defends it well.
Milton Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vaughan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vaughan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vaughan cracks Cooke with a solid left hand.
Vaughan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughan connects with a couple of short punches.
Vaughan controlling from the top position.
Vaughan scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan scoring with some ground and pound.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
Vaughan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vaughan is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Cooke is looking for a triangle here but Vaughan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Vaughan decides to stand back up. Vaughan steps back and let's Cooke get back to his feet.
Vaughan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cooke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaughan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughan is looking for the big counter here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cooke enables Vaughan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cooke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Cooke has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vaughan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Vaughan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vaughan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cooke avoids it really well and circles away.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Vaughan pushes him off.
Cooke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Vaughan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cooke to the mat! Cooke manages to get full guard.
Cooke trying to keep a closed guard but Vaughan is proving a slippery customer.
Vaughan stays in close to Cooke's body and controls the position.
Vaughan lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cooke wants to stand but Vaughan is controlling the position.
Vaughan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooke trying to keep a closed guard but Vaughan is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Vaughan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simon Vaughan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooke being controlled here, momentarily.
Vaughan preventing the sweep.
Vaughan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaughan on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to sweep but instead, Vaughan has passed into half guard.
Vaughan stalling.
Vaughan lands with a punch from half guard.
Vaughan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vaughan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vaughan working over Cooke with some ground and pound. Cooke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Cooke kicks off Vaughan and gets to his feet.
Milton Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vaughan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cooke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaughan is in Cooke's guard.
Cooke keeping full guard, as Vaughan tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Vaughan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vaughan walks into a stiff left hand from Cooke.
Vaughan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
Vaughan avoids a punch combination nicely.

Vaughan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooke sprawls well initially but Vaughan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vaughan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cooke is trying to stand.

Cooke actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan passes to full mount!
Vaughan with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooke hang on?
Vaughan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooke hang on?
Vaughan content just to control the position here.
Vaughan dominating with strikes here.
Vaughan landing punches.
Cooke wants to hold on but Vaughan pushes him away.
Cooke is trying to stand.
Vaughan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vaughan raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is in a horrible position here. Vaughan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vaughan landing strikes from the mount.
Cooke tries to hold on but Vaughan postures up.
Cooke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cooke trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vaughan working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke tries to reverse the position but Vaughan maintains control.
Vaughan breaks from Cooke's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan looking to finish Cooke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cooke!
Vaughan with the ground and pound from mount.
Vaughan unloading with bombs!
Vaughan working the ground and pound effectively.
Vaughan lands a nice shot to the head.
Vaughan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vaughan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vaughan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cooke?
Vaughan lands a big elbow.
Cooke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Cooke is rocked!
Cooke is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Cooke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cooke! More shots from Vaughan and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Vaughan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atreyu Brooks (ranked 4287 p4p, 3998 weight class) and Maximus Hopkins (ranked 455 p4p, 430 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brooks
vs
Hopkins

188 cm
19
172
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atreyu Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.

Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brooks was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brooks looking to control.
Brooks wants to hit a sweep here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there!
Brooks is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Hopkins is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Hopkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hopkins is in guard.

Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brooks is trying to hold Hopkins in close to prevent damage but Hopkins has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hopkins connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard but Hopkins has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Brooks is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks taking punishment in the form of punches.

Hopkins stands up.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins shoots in and drives through. Brooks sprawls well.

Brooks gets caught napping as Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown. Brooks manages to retain guard.
Hopkins looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Brooks working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
Hopkins postures up and lands a big shot to Brooks's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks wants to hit a sweep here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there!
Hopkins controlling from the full mount.
Brooks is working to get back to half guard.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.
Brooks wants to hold on but Hopkins pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins controlling the pace for now.
Brooks tries to reverse the position but Hopkins maintains control.
Hopkins controlling from mount.
Brooks wants to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins dominating with strikes here.

Hopkins get's back to his feet.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hopkins wants to clinch but Brooks slips to the side
and Brooks counters with a left to the body.
Brooks lands a head kick. Hopkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brooks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks misses with a double jab.

Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brooks was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hopkins is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Hopkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopkins prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Brooks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopkins's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks doesn't have the hooks in and Hopkins manages to turn into his guard.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Brooks trying to mount his opponent but Hopkins defends it.
Hopkins is controlling Brooks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brooks wants to take a breather but Hopkins is having none of it.

Brooks looking for a submission but Hopkins manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Hopkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopkins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopkins.
Brooks taking some punishment here, with Hopkins in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is trying to control but Hopkins passes into side control!
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hopkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Atreyu Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hopkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brooks's half guard.
Brooks trying to control here.
Hopkins working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopkins is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hopkins is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks gets back to full guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard but Hopkins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brooks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hopkins easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hopkins shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
Brooks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hopkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brooks counters with a head kick.
Brooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Atreyu Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brooks punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Brooks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Atreyu Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks lands a two punch combo.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brooks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a slapping head kick.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Brooks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.

Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hopkins there.
Hopkins wants to pass to mount but Brooks is defending the position.
Brooks is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brooks avoid being mounted?
Hopkins thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopkins is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brooks is trying to stand.
Hopkins prevents Brooks from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands with a punch from half guard.

Brooks looking for subs from the bottom but Hopkins mounts him!
Hopkins controlling the pace for now.

Brooks is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hopkins locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Brooks is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Hopkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Ray Holt (ranked 4336 p4p, 4533 weight class) and Javon Jefferson (ranked 420 p4p, 432 weight class). Jefferson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Zoey Dollaz - It's Ok (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Holt
vs
Jefferson

182 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
18
185
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Ray Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Javon Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt throws an off balance right hand
and Holt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jefferson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jefferson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jefferson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holt throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Holt throws a right hand that misses
and Jefferson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jefferson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Holt moved out of range.
Holt misses with a two punch combination.
Holt swings widly with a right hand
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Jefferson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holt misses with an uppercut
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Holt moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Holt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson throws a one two combo.
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Holt.
Holt slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Holt's shoulder, as Holt tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Jefferson.
Holt throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jefferson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Danga de danga de dang - Jefferson scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Ray Ray Holt has been cut.
Holt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jefferson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Holt is breathing heavily.
Holt catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holt drops his hands momentarily and Jefferson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holt misses with a hook.
Jefferson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Holt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holt throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Holt badly! He tries to strike back but Jefferson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Holt out cold! Oh man, Holt will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Javon Jefferson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Striking Old Fox (ranked 3443 p4p, 4205 weight class) and Eli Dukes (ranked 409 p4p, 466 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Old Fox
vs
Dukes

217 cm
25
214
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Striking Old Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eli Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes throws a lazy uppercut
and Old Fox counters with a straight right hand.
Old Fox takes one on the button.

Old Fox drives through and clinches with Dukes against the cage.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a left hand.
Dukes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Old Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Old Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Old Fox pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Eli Dukes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Old Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dukes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Dukes is rocked!
Old Fox throws a big uppercut that drops Dukes! More strikes from Old Fox and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dukes lies dazed against the cage as Old Fox celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striking Old Fox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude (ranked 2876 p4p, 4000 weight class) and Eamon Saul (ranked 329 p4p, 432 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Claude
vs
Saul

180 cm
25
169
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
171
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eamon Saul!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Claude scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saul holds on to Claude's head and controls the position momentarily.
Saul is looking to regain half guard here but Claude keeps moving and retains side control.
Claude working the ground and pound from side control.
Saul tries to bench press Claude off him but Claude keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Claude stalls from top position.
Saul takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Saul is rocked!

It looks like Eamon Saul has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Claude lands a strong strike to the head of Saul. That's dazed him! Claude looking to finish here. Saul is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Claude lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hamburgo (ranked 2691 p4p, 4030 weight class) and Felix Mafouta (ranked 281 p4p, 400 weight class). Felix Mafouta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hamburgo
vs
Mafouta

198 cm
23
185
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
185
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Hawaii Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Hamburgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Mafouta!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamburgo pushes Mafouta up against the cage in a clinch.
Mafouta looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hamburgo goes for a takedown attempt but Mafouta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mafouta slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamburgo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Hamburgo backs off Mafouta throws a huge counter combo but Hamburgo manages to avoid it all.
Mafouta lands a body shot.
Hamburgo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamburgo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mafouta but Mafouta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hamburgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mafouta misses with a double jab.
Mafouta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamburgo defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamburgo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mafouta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hamburgo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mafouta's guard.

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

Hamburgo is trying to keep Mafouta in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburgo pulls Mafouta in close to his closed guard and prevents Mafouta from doing any damage or advancing position.

Hamburgo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mafouta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hamburgo is tightening it up a little... Mafouta has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mafouta reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mafouta taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hamburgo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carlos Hamburgo!
Our winner, Carlos Hamburgo, 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.