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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keigal Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Greco
vs
Pan

150 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

163 cm
25
138 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keigal Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan throws a leg kick but Greco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pan throws a head kick that misses.
Pan throws a sloppy head kick and Greco moves out of range easily.
Pan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greco sprawls well. Greco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pan gets slowly back to his feet.
Greco stuffs the takedown attempt from Pan. Pan gets slowly back to his feet.
Keigal Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Pan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greco swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pan misses with a head kick.
Pan looks for a takedown but Greco sprawls well.
Pan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greco is out of range and Pan settles back down.

Greco feints and as Pan raises his hands in defense, Greco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco tries to free his leg and advance position but Pan is retaining full guard.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greco throwing strikes but missing.
Pan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greco controls the pace.

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.
Pan is trying to control the position but Greco postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Greco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pan looks gassed!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan has hold of Greco's hands but Greco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greco.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greco thows a huge punch but Pan dodges it nicely.
Greco lands strikes from half guard.
Pan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco is nestled in close to Pan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greco is controlling the pace.
Greco lands with a punch from half guard.
Greco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Greco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Greco pushes down on Pan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pan is breathing heavily.
Pan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco stalling.
Pan is looking to control Greco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pan avoid being mounted?
Greco working Pan over with strikes.

That's two 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.
Greco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
Greco slips a nice elbow through Pan's hands, connecting with Pan's forehead.
Nice strikes from Greco there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Greco in particular looking to stall.
Greco works his foot free and advances to mount.
Greco scoring with strikes but Pan is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Greco.
Greco controlling his opponent.
Greco with shots to the head and body - Pan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greco controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keigal Greco dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Greco gets a takedown into half guard.
Greco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco thows a huge punch but Pan dodges it nicely.
Greco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Greco.
Greco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Peter Pan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Greco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pan keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Greco is nestled in close to Pan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greco is keen to just control but Pan is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keigal Greco.
Pan with a lazy takedown attempt

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco throwing strikes from guard but Pan blocks nicely.
Greco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greco is in close to Pan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keigal Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greco 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keigal Greco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dermot Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Al Shakir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gray
vs
Al Shakir

173 cm
26
282 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

206 cm
20
287 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermot Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jafar Al Shakir!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Shakir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Al Shakir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Al Shakir ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Al Shakir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Shakir blocks a jab.

Al Shakir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Al Shakir goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Shakir but great work by Gray.
Gray 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.
Al Shakir is looking to reverse the position.

Gray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Shakir has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Gray seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Shakir taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gray looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Al Shakir is avoiding damage well.
Gray in side control lands a decent elbow.

It looks like Jafar Al Shakir has been cut.
Gray throws an elbow but Al Shakir slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gray wants to stand but Al Shakir has his arm trapped.
Al Shakir is looking for a sweep.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Shakir keeps working.
Al Shakir can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Shakir tries to bench press Gray off him but Gray keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray working the body and head with strikes.

That has opened up Jafar Al Shakir's cut even more.
Gray throwing strikes but Al Shakir manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Al Shakir in side control, throwing shots but Gray defends.
Al Shakir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Gray is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Al Shakir has control of the leg.
Al Shakir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray is looking to control Al Shakir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
Al Shakir is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray won't allow Al Shakir to pass to mount.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Al Shakir misses with a hook to the body
and Al Shakir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
Al Shakir scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Shakir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Shakir manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Shakir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Shakir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Al Shakir slips the punch.
Gray misses the jab.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Al Shakir is out of range.
Al Shakir misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dermot Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jafar Al Shakir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Al Shakir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Shakir off to one side.
Gray connects with a body shot.
Al Shakir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Al Shakir persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al Shakir counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Shakir.
Gray lands with a thumping leg kick.

Al Shakir moves into the clinch.
Gray is trying to stall.
Gray pushes Al Shakir back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gray.
Al Shakir is breathing heavily.

Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Shakir blocks a head kick by Gray.
Gray throws a series of punches but Al Shakir avoids them all with ease.
Al Shakir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Shakir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Shakir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Shakir tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dermot Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jafar Al Shakir.
Al Shakir defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Shakir misses with the combination.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
Al Shakir takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
Al Shakir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Shakir misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Dermot Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray throws a hook but Al Shakir avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Shakir blocks a jab.
Al Shakir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gray.
Al Shakir avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Shakir.
Al Shakir is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gray.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Shakir.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Al Shakir takes one to the chin there.
Al Shakir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray misses with a hook. Al Shakir ducked under it nicely.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Al Shakir tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dermot Gray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jafar Al Shakir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Gray jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Shakir.
Gray throws a leg kick but Al Shakir checks it.
Al Shakir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Al Shakir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Shakir misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses with an uppercut.
Gray leaves Al Shakir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dermot Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jafar Al Shakir.
Gray thuds a left hand into Al Shakir's body.
Jafar Al Shakir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Shakir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Gray is predictable there
and Al Shakir counters with a nice body shot.
Al Shakir slips a straight right by Gray.
Gray swings for the body but Al Shakir moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Shakir manages to avoid it.
Al Shakir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Shakir moves away.
Al Shakir shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray scores with a nice head shot.
Gray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jafar Al Shakir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Shakir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dermot Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray misses with a body shot

and Al Shakir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gray!
Al Shakir unloads with some shots from mount but Gray bucks and avoids them well.
Gray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gray slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Shakir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Al Shakir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gray defending well though.
Gray gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Shakir with a flurry of punches that miss.

Al Shakir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gray!
Gray scores with punches from side control.
Dermot Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The cut above Jafar Al Shakir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gray is putting a hurting on Al Shakir here, landing some big shots from side control.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dermot Gray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Fu II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinto Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu II comes to the ring accompanied by Everything in it's right place. On his way into the ring it seems that Tom Fu II has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Fu II seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Fu II
vs
Rage

165 cm
24
150 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Legal High's [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Fu II!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shinto Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Fu II sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rage looks for a takedown but Fu II sprawls well.
Fu II throws a lazy right hand but Rage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fu II throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu II showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rage.
Rage slips a straight right by Fu II.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fu II defends it nicely.
Tom Fu II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinto Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu II.
Fu II throws a looping overhand right but Rage ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fu II is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Fu II circles away and we're back to standing.

Rage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fu II is trying to get back to his feet.
Rage throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fu II works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rage wants to pass to mount but Fu II is defending the position.

Rage wants to work for an arm triangle but Fu II is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fu II wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu II blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fu II.
Fu II slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rage misses with a double jab.
Tom Fu II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fu II is trying to stand back up but Rage is controlling him

Rage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Rage 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.
Rage looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Rage is working for a kimura but Fu II is defending it quite comfortably.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four 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.

Rage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fu II!
Rage misses with a head shot.
Rage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fu II is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinto Rage dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rage shoots in and drives through. Fu II sprawls well.

Rage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Fu II has wrist control.
Rage trying to move into half guard but instead Fu II has managed to sweep!
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.

Rage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fu II passes into side control.

Fu II stands up and beckons Rage to his feet.
Fu II throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Rage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fu II avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tom Fu II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinto Rage.
Rage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fu II sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fu II bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rage's head.
Fu II misses with a straight left.
Rage misses with a jab to the body
and Fu II counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Fu II counters with a two punch combo.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Fu II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu II.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rage.
Fu II pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu II lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu II tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rage shoots for a takedown but Fu II saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Fu II.
Fu II connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rage momentarily.
Rage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu II. Fu II obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Fu II.
Rage shoots in but Fu II avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fu II lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rage slips a jab from Fu II.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fu II throws a looping overhand right but Rage ducks down to avoid it.
Rage blocks a jab.
Rage looks for a takedown but Fu II sprawls well.
Fu II swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rage.
A punch combination from Fu II misses.
Rage slips under a jab from Fu II.
Rage slips a straight right by Fu II.
Shinto Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu II lands a nice shot that snaps Rage's head back.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fu II tries to avoid it but Rage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fu II to the ground. Fu II escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fu II circles away.
Rage slips a jab and a cross from Fu II.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fu II but Fu II pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Fu II dominated that second round.
That's time! Fu II's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fu II throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Rage or perhaps it was just good defense by Fu II which made him look bad.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Fu II sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fu II swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Rage counters with a single leg into guard. Fu II didn't expect that.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu II is keeping the position for now.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rage won't allow Fu II to get back to his feet.

Rage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fu II looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fu II looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fu II!
Rage tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is trying to work for a sweep but Fu II has mounted him!
Rage is trying desperately to improve position.
Fu II wants to stand but Rage is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Fu II manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rage to take his back!
Rage tries to roll but Fu II sticks to his back.

That's two 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.
Rage prevents Fu II from getting a body triangle.
Rage can't escape the position.
Rage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu II struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rage tries to escape the position.
Fu II just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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.
Rage tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fu II throws a hook to the side of Rage's head but Rage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fu II scores with a jab to the body.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu II.
Fu II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tom Fu II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinto Rage.
Fu II misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Rage is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rage throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fu II counters with a stiff right hand.
Fu II misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu II moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fu II throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu II lands the left hand.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt - Fu II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fu II scores with a nice head shot.
Rage throws a right and a left that Fu II avoids nicely.
Rage needs to keep his hands up - Fu II had a free shot at his head there.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Fu II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fu II looks to land a left hand but Rage moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rage shoots for a takedown but Fu II saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fu II throws a hook to the side of Rage's head but Rage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shinto Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu II.
Fu II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fu II.
Rage misses with a combination
and Fu II counters with a stiff right hand.
Fu II lands with a straight right. Rage didn't see that one coming.
Rage tries for a takedown but Fu II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tom Fu II is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu II fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fu II misses with a hook. Rage ducked under it nicely.
Rage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fu II makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fu II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fu II thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rage misses with the combination.
Fu II stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Fu II jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Fu II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage throws a head kick that misses
and Fu II counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fu II fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Rage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rage thows a huge punch but Fu II dodges it nicely.
Rage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fu II defending well though.
Fu II looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rage wants to free his trapped foot but Fu II is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Fu II had his way with Shinto Rage in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fu II with a jab.
Fu II lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rage is defended easily by Fu II.
Rage fails with the takedown
enabling Fu II to counter with a crisp jab.
Fu II sizes up Rage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fu II defends it nicely.
Tom Fu II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinto Rage.
Fu II throws a jab but it's blocked by Rage.
Rage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Fu II misses.
Fu II moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rage misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Rage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fu II sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fu II tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Fu II.
Rage walks into a stiff left hand from Fu II.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Fu II counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fu II defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu II throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage misses with a takedown
and Fu II counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fu II lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu II throws a big shot that misses.
Rage blocks a jab.
Fu II misses with a straight right.
Fu II looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fu II.
Rage moves away from the strike by Fu II.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fu II as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Fu II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Fu II counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fu II fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fu II, as that shot connected.
Rage throws a series of punches but Fu II moves out of range.
Rage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fu II to score with a decent uppercut.
Fu II looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Rage drops his hands momentarily and Fu II takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu II.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu II connects with a single shot there.
Rage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fu II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fu II.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu II.
Fu II misses with a few strikes there.
Rage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fu II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu II throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Fu II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fu II throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fu II circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Fu II showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fu II 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Fu II!
Tom Fu II retains his featherweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rutherford Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Piensavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hayes
vs
Piensavi

175 cm
21
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rutherford Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Piensavi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piensavi tries to move into range but Hayes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hayes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Piensavi lands an overhand right.
Piensavi lands a jab to Hayes's midsection.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piensavi walks into a jab.
Hayes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piensavi.
Hayes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Piensavi jabs at Hayes's body.
Piensavi tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Piensavi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piensavi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piensavi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Piensavi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piensavi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hayes jabs Piensavi right on the nose. Piensavi blinks but takes it well.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piensavi.
Piensavi wants to clinch.
Piensavi tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piensavi throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Hayes digs a good hook to Piensavi's body.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Piensavi backs up against the ropes.
Piensavi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piensavi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Piensavi takes one to the chin there.
Piensavi tries to clinch up.
Hayes shoots in but Piensavi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Piensavi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hayes throws a body punch but Piensavi moves out of range.
Hayes swinging wildly here.
Piensavi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Piensavi wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Hayes misses.
Piensavi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Hayes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Piensavi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Piensavi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hayes misses with a straight left.
Hayes shoots in but Piensavi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Piensavi wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
Piensavi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutherford Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes moves out of range as Piensavi strikes.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piensavi.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Hayes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piensavi tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes scores with a body shot.

Piensavi rushes Hayes and presses him up against the ropes.

Hayes jumps guard.
Hayes 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piensavi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayes wants to stand but Piensavi is controlling the position.
Piensavi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Piensavi from controlling successfully.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayes is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piensavi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.

Hayes is looking for a triangle but Piensavi pushes his legs off easily.

Hayes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hayes wants to sweep here but Piensavi controlling him for the moment.
Piensavi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Piensavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutherford Hayes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Piensavi tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hayes duly obliges.
Piensavi throws a big shot that misses.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piensavi tries to clinch up.
Hayes throws a right hand that Piensavi ducks under and follows up with a left that Piensavi also avoids with ease.
Piensavi tries to clinch up.
Rutherford Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piensavi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayes scores with a hook to the body. Piensavi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piensavi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piensavi misses with a body shot.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Piensavi moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
Piensavi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piensavi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piensavi tries to clinch there but Hayes circles away.
Rutherford Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piensavi avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Piensavi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piensavi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hayes misses with a wild combination.
Hayes scores with a decent looking hook.
Mike Piensavi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piensavi tries to clinch there but Hayes circles away.
Piensavi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piensavi.
Piensavi wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
Hayes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piensavi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes throws a hook but Piensavi blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Piensavi.
Piensavi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piensavi wants to clinch.
Piensavi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayes scores with a nice head shot.
Piensavi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayes circles away.
Piensavi misses with a straight left.
Piensavi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayes throws a body punch but Piensavi moves out of range.
Hayes scores with a jab. Piensavi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hayes misses with a two punch combination.
Hayes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayes dives in and grabs Piensavi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piensavi pushes down on Hayes's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutherford Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piensavi throws a push kick but Hayes slaps the foot to one side.
Piensavi connects with a body shot.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piensavi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayes circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Piensavi blocks the leg kick.
Hayes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piensavi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piensavi is looking to clinch.
Piensavi tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piensavi takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Piensavi misses with an uppercut.
Piensavi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piensavi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Piensavi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Piensavi.
Hayes scores with a jab. Piensavi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Piensavi moves in looking to clinch but Hayes pushes him off.
Hayes throws the left hand but Piensavi avoids the punch easily.

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.
Piensavi is looking to clinch.
Piensavi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hayes rather than just go for the knockout.
Hayes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piensavi. Piensavi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piensavi throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hayes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Piensavi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Piensavi throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes lands a nice shot that snaps Piensavi's head back.
Piensavi is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Piensavi avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piensavi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piensavi dodges the punch combination from Hayes.
Piensavi misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutherford Hayes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hayes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Piensavi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piensavi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayes.
Hayes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Piensavi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Piensavi avoids the body shot from Hayes.

Piensavi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayes prevents Piensavi from breaking the clinch.

Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piensavi misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Piensavi is just out of range.
Piensavi blocks a jab.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piensavi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Piensavi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hayes misses with a body punch
and Piensavi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Piensavi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piensavi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piensavi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piensavi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayes throws a hook but Piensavi avoids it easily.
Piensavi wants to clinch.
Piensavi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.

Piensavi has Hayes up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Piensavi.

Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Piensavi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes misses the jab.
Piensavi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Piensavi.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piensavi tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes throws the left hand but Piensavi avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piensavi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piensavi wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
Hayes lands with a nice body punch.
Piensavi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piensavi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Piensavi is just out of range.
Piensavi takes one to the chin there.
Hayes connects with a jab.

Piensavi forces Hayes back against the ropes and clinches.
Hayes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Piensavi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piensavi.
Piensavi throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piensavi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piensavi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hayes's head.
A punch lands to the side of Piensavi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Piensavi tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Piensavi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hayes counters with a left and a right that stings Piensavi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutherford Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piensavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Piensavi.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Piensavi is just out of range.
Hayes has a takedown stuffed.
Hayes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piensavi pinned against the cage. Piensavi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hayes misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piensavi takes the fight into the clinch.
Piensavi tries to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling the position.
Piensavi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hayes tries to score a body lock takedown but Piensavi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Piensavi won't allow it.
Hayes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piensavi walks away with a smile on his face. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hayes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piensavi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.
Piensavi tries to clinch up.
Piensavi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayes throws a combination that misses
and Piensavi counters with a right hand to the body.
Piensavi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayes circles away.
Piensavi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mike Piensavi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes dives in and grabs Piensavi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piensavi pushes down on Hayes's head and hops out.
Piensavi just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Piensavi.
I think Hayes 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rutherford Hayes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lagoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sasha Lagoo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ruska
vs
Lagoo

170 cm
24
166 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

178 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Ruska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Lagoo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lagoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruska but Ruska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lagoo misses with an uppercut.
Lagoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lagoo.
Ruska goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lagoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ruska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lagoo wants to clinch.

Ruska forces Lagoo back against the ropes and clinches.
Lagoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruska won't allow it.
Good body shot from Ruska.
Lagoo is trying to break the clinch but Ruska is controlling him.
Lagoo can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruska.
Good body shot from Ruska.
A frustrated look appears on Lagoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lagoo is trying to break the clinch but Ruska is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruska.
Ruska putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lagoo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruska lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lagoo is trying to force a seperation but Ruska has the dominant position.
Lagoo tries to break the clinch but Ruska is controlling the position.
Ruska lands with a left to the head.
Ruska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lagoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Ruska breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Ruska.
Lagoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lagoo misses with a combination

and Ruska counters with a takedown into side control.
Lagoo looks gassed!
Lagoo tries to escape but Ruska is in control.
Ruska creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruska postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ruska in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ruska wants to control but Lagoo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ruska moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ruska throws a strike aimed at the side of Lagoo's head but Lagoo avoids it well.
Ruska working the head with strikes.
Lagoo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lagoo stops Ruska from passing to mount.
Ruska tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Ruska is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lagoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ruska swings around for an armbar but Lagoo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ruska's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo stops Ruska from standing up.
Ruska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lagoo manages to get himself to full guard.
Lagoo wants to stand but Ruska is controlling the position.
Ruska works over Lagoo with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruskais looking to pass into half guard but Lagoo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lagoo is in guard.

Lagoo wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ruska's closed guard. He's half up but Ruska has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ruska pivots and extends the arm, Lagoo falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ruska! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Ruska!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Carlisle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Steele
vs
Carlisle

203 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Cage Wars Nutrition

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 New York, Gregory Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Carlisle!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlisle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.

Steele scores a takedown into full mount!
Steele connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carlisle can't escape the position.
Steele unloading with bombs!
Steele scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carlisle?
The referee warns Carlisle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean 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!
Steele misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Carlisle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carlisle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steele lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Steele.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steele working for a guillotine from mount but Carlisle is in no mood to give up.

Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Carlisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlisle sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlisle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlisle is trying to maintain the position but Steele is very close to passing his half guard.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steele wants to free his trapped foot but Carlisle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steele controlling the pace.

Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlisle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlisle wants to get back to his feet.

Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Carlisle is defending well.
Carlisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlisle is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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.
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Carlisle defends it.
Carlisle wants to get back to full guard.
Steele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carlisle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steele unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlisle tries to improve his position but instead Steele has taken his back!
Steele is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Carlisle. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Steele dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Carlisle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steele gets back to half guard.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlisle pulls his head out easily.
Carlisle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Carlisle wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Steele moves into full guard.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steele lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carlisle tries to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Steele raining down shots from the mount!
Carlisle is breathing heavily.
Steele with a couple of short strikes.
Steele fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steele has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Steele with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steele controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carlisle for as long as he can get away with.
Steele prevents Carlisle from getting the reversal.
Steele with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steele is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carlisle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carlisle shrugs it off.
Steele is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carlisle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carlisle is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
Steele lands a heavy elbow.
Steele cracks Carlisle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Steele swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carlisle is now in Steele's guard. A big mistake from Steele there, giving up the dominant position!

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

Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlisle wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.

Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlisle won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Steele dominated that second round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Carlisle shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steele shoots for a takedown but Carlisle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Steele moves into the clinch.
Carlisle is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steele as Carlisle tries to tie him up.
Carlisle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carlisle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregory Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Carlisle.

A jab-cross combination lands for Steele and sends Carlisle crashing to the mat! Steele follows him down to the mat - Carlisle regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele not doing much here.
Carlisle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlisle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele is landing with some decent strikes but Carlisle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steele lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steele wants to control the pace but Carlisle is squirming around nicely.
Steele unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele with the ground and pound from mount.
Steele scoring with strikes but Carlisle is staying in there.
Steele unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlisle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Carlisle has left one of his arms exposed and Steele doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Carlisle screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tator comes to the ring accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Pump Pump. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Tator
vs
Rage

180 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Tator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tator walks into a jab.
Tator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunner Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage swings for the body but Tator moves out of range.
Tator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tator avoids the body shot from Rage.
Rage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tator can pounce on him.

Tator closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the ropes.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Rage is trying to break the clinch but Tator has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Tator.
Rage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tator looking to slow down the pace here.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tator is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dick Tator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Rage.

Rage wants the takedown. Tator is fighting it off but Rage persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tator's guard against the ropes.
Tator wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
Rage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Tator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator trying to keep a closed guard but Rage is proving a slippery customer.
Tator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rage postures up in Tator's guard and throws a big left but Tator blocks it.
Tator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Tator is looking for a triangle but Rage pushes his legs off easily.
Rage trying to control but Tator is working from the bottom.
Rage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tator has a closed guard, preventing Rage from standing up.

Rage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tator is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tator controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tator prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
Tator throwing strikes from guard but Rage blocks nicely.
Tator trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator won't allow Rage to get back to his feet.
Tator is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tator wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tator has a takedown stuffed.
Rage fails to land with a series of punches.
Tator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Tator missing with a left hand there. Rage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rage works Tator's body with a nice hook.
Tator throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rage counters with a right hand to the body.
Tator is breathing heavily.
Rage cracks a nice hook into Tator's ribs.
Rage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage drops Tator with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rage follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Rage!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcpeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hernandez
vs
Mcpeeny

195 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
250 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

KAISER

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mcpeeny!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcpeeny throws a nice inside leg kick.

Mcpeeny darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny scores a nice knee to the body.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Hector Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez tries to break free but Mcpeeny pushes him back against the ropes.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow that stopped Hernandez in his tracks for a moment.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.

Hector Hernandez's cut is getting worse.
Mcpeeny lands a damaging elbow.

Hector Hernandez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Mcpeeny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Aaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kositzky's entrance music is Schwarz zu Blau. A fine choice. Aaron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gucci Mane - It's Over. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kositzky
vs
Aaron

173 cm
28
140 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

186 cm
23
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

CWFL Supplements
CWFL Supplements

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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Kositzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Aaron!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kositzky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kositzky.
Kositzky slips a straight right by Aaron.
A punch combination from Kositzky misses.
Aaron stuffs the takedown attempt from Kositzky. Kositzky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kositzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kositzky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aaron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aaron cracks Kositzky with an open hand slap.
Kositzky is looking to clinch but Aaron is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kositzky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aaron to score with a decent uppercut.
Kositzky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aaron is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kositzky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aaron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Christian Aaron has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kositzky loads up on a big right hand but Aaron slips the punch.
Kositzky wants to clinch up but Aaron keeps it at a distance.

Kositzky moves into the clinch.
Aaron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aaron misses with a knee to the head.
Aaron working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aaron.
Aaron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kositzkys head.
Kositzky looking for a takedown.
Aaron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kositzky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aaron throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Aaron.
Kositzky can't get the takedown.
Aaron lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Aaron misses with a knee to the head.

Kositzky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christian Aaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kositzky throws a shot from downtown. Aaron moves away and avoids it.
Paul Kositzky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aaron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kositzky is looking to clinch.
Aaron keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky throws a head kick that misses.
Kositzky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aaron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aaron, as that shot connected.
Kositzky shoots in and drives through. Aaron sprawls well.

Kositzky tries to keep at a distance but Aaron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kositzky is working for takedown but Aaron is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kositzky is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aaron works on Kositzky's body with a couple of short punches.
Aaron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aaron misses with a knee strike.
Aaron scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Aaron.
Aaron scores with a knee to the head.
Aaron looking to throw knees to the head but Kositzky is blocking nicely.
Aaron has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aaron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aaron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kositzky or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kositzky is breathing heavily.
Aaron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kositzky backwards.
Aaron connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kositzky's face.
Aaron landing knees to the head.

Kositzky is rocked!
Aaron lands a right hand.
Oh Kositzky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kositzky tries to stall but Aaron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aaron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kositzky seems to have got his legs back now.
Kositzky takes one on the button.
A jab from Aaron does it's job there.
Kositzky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kositzky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aaron.
Kositzky closes the distance but Aaron moves to the side
and Aaron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aaron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aaron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aaron slips under a jab from Kositzky.
Aaron slips a straight right by Kositzky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaron scores with a punch to the head.
Aaron lands a lovely overhand right.
Aaron 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.
Kositzky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aaron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Kositzky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aaron, pushing him back against the ropes.
Aaron digs a right hand into Kositzky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kositzky's gas tank.
Kositzky looking to stall.
Aaron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kositzky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aaron cracks Kositzky with a nice body shot.
Aaron is leaning against Kositzky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kositzky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aaron lands a knee to the body.
Kositzky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aaron throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aaron scores with a shoulder strike.
Aaron lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aaron lands a knee to the head.
Aaron digs a right hand underneath Kositzky's ribcage. Kositzky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Aaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kositzky looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Aaron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Aaron's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aaron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aaron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kositzky.
Aaron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aaron counters with a left to the body.
Kositzky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aaron defends it nicely.
Aaron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kositzky's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kositzky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aaron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aaron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kositzky wants to clinch
and Aaron counters with a three punch combo that has Kositzky backing up. Kositzky nods at Aaron to acknowledge the strikes.
Kositzky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aaron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kositzky tries to clinch but Aaron moves away
and Aaron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kositzky is defended easily by Aaron.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kositzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kositzky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aaron throws a combination. Kositzky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice takedown defense from Aaron. No joy for Kositzky on that attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Aaron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aaron.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaron lands with a shot to the body.

Aaron closes the distance and pushes Kositzky back into the ropes.
Kositzky wants to stall.
Aaron lands a hook that snaps the head of Kositzky backwards.
Kositzky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aaron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kositzky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Aaron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kositzky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aaron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kositzky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aaron counters with a two punch combo.
Kositzky throws a head kick that misses.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Aaron circles away easily
and Aaron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kositzky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aaron to score with a decent uppercut.
Kositzky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky shoots in and drives through. Aaron sprawls well.
Kositzky closes the distance but Aaron moves to the side
enabling Aaron to counter with a crisp jab.
Kositzky closes the distance but Aaron moves to the side
and Kositzky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christian Aaron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kositzky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Aaron takes the fight into the clinch.
Aaron taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kositzky working hard to break the clinch.
Aaron is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kositzky is defending well for now.
Kositzky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aaron.
Aaron looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Aaron.
Kositzky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aaron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aaron.
Aaron misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Aaron lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Kositzky has picked Aaron up - he's going for a ride! Kositzky dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aaron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aaron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kositzky is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Aaron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Aaron's cut.
That's time! Kositzky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kositzky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aaron counters with a stiff right hand.
Kositzky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aaron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kositzky. Kositzky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kositzky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aaron defends it nicely.
Aaron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kositzky has time to react.
Kositzky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aaron sprawls well. Aaron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kositzky gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kositzky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kositzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kositzky fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kositzky darts in trying to clinch
and Aaron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aaron tries to clinch there but Kositzky circles away.
Aaron is looking to clinch but Kositzky is avoiding it.
Kositzky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aaron connects with a right hand. Kositzky shakes it off.
Kositzky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aaron counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Kositzky misses.
Aaron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aaron wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two 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.
Aaron lands a body shot.
Aaron stuffs the takedown.
Kositzky shoots in for a double leg but Aaron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kositzky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kositzky throws a right hand that Aaron ducks under and follows up with a left that Aaron also avoids with ease.
Kositzky closes the distance but Aaron moves to the side
and Aaron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kositzky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aaron lands a jab.
Kositzky looks for a takedown but Aaron sprawls well.
Aaron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kositzky in his tracks.
Kositzky is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aaron's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kositzky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aaron finds it's way round the side to connect with Kositzky's head.
Kositzky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aaron counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Aaron does it's job there.
Kositzky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kositzky throws a head kick that misses
and Aaron counters with a nice body shot.
Aaron connects with a right hand. Kositzky shakes it off.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Aaron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kositzky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kositzky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aaron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kositzky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aaron thuds his right hand into Kositzky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Aaron as Kositzky shoots in.
Aaron lands a nice shot that snaps Kositzky's head back.
Aaron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Aaron clinches up against the ropes.
Aaron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kositzky as Aaron tries to tie him up.
Kositzky takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aaron.
Aaron lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Aaron.
Come on Aaron - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kositzky is looking to control Aaron's arms but Aaron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kositzky has his back to the ropes.
Aaron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aaron stops a takedown attempt from Kositzky.
Kositzky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Paul Kositzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kositzky has Aaron pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Aaron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aaron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aaron lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aaron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aaron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kositzkys head.
A short body shot lands from Aaron as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aaron.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aaron landing knees to the body.
Aaron lands an uppercut.
Aaron lands with a short shot to the head.
Aaron crunches a lovely knee into Kositzky's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aaron obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aaron.
Aaron lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aaron.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Aaron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aaron 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Aaron!

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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the ring accompanied by System Of A Down - Vicinity Of Obscenity!. Knox has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. David Knox is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fredriksson
vs
Knox

203 cm
26
251 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

205 cm
25
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Knox!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredriksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fredriksson's head.
A jab from Fredriksson misses.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fredriksson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox looks gassed!
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the head.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Fredriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fredriksson throws out a powerful jab.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.

Fredriksson moves into the clinch.

Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson cracks Knox with a good jab.

Fredriksson closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the ropes.
Fredriksson has Knox pressed against the ropes, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fredriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.

Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a shot to the body.

Fredriksson clinches.
Fredriksson lands with a left to the head.

Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredriksson blocks a leg kick.
Fredriksson connects with the punch.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Fredriksson finds it's target.
Fredriksson connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fredriksson has managed to clinch.
Fredriksson lands a right hand.

Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.

Fredriksson closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the ropes.
Fredriksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fredriksson lands a right hook to the body.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fredriksson tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Knox is rocked!

Fredriksson moves into the clinch.

Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fredriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Nice shot by Fredriksson.
A swing and a miss from Fredriksson.
Knox is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Fredriksson.

Fredriksson rushes Knox and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Fredriksson has the dominant position.

Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fredriksson sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Fredriksson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Fredriksson.
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!
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredriksson.
Donk. Fredriksson catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Fredriksson with a nice cross.
Fredriksson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Fredriksson finish him?
Fredriksson stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Fredriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fredriksson lands with a good body shot.
Fredriksson with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Fredriksson. Beautiful body shot.
Fredriksson jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fredriksson throws out a powerful jab.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredriksson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Fredriksson on the inside.
Fredriksson cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Fredriksson has Knox pressed against the ropes.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Fredriksson scores with a hook.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fredriksson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Fredriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
Fredriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fredriksson cracks Knox with a good jab.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Fredriksson lands.

Fredriksson drives through and clinches with Knox against the ropes.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Fredriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredriksson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredriksson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Steven Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fredriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Fredriksson lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Fredriksson does it's job there.
Fredriksson throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox takes one on the button.
David Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredriksson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fredriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fredriksson scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Fredriksson cracks Knox with a good jab.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Fredriksson both land. Nice combination.
Fredriksson wants to clinch.
Fredriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Fredriksson has managed to clinch.
Fredriksson is pushing Knox up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knox can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is working Knox over against the ropes.
Fredriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well.
Fredriksson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredriksson connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Fredriksson rushes Knox and presses him up against the ropes.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson lands with an overhand left.

Fredriksson has managed to clinch.
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!

Fredriksson breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Fredriksson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Steven Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Fredriksson moves into the clinch.

Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fredriksson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fredriksson misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Fredriksson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.

Jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson connects with a body shot.
Fredriksson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fredriksson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Fredriksson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.

Fredriksson has managed to clinch.

Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson lands with a right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fredriksson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fredriksson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fredriksson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Fredriksson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox tries to clinch up but Fredriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Fredriksson scores with a nice strike.
Fredriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredriksson catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Fredriksson 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.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Fredriksson. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox moves forwards but Fredriksson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fredriksson scores with a nice head shot.

Fredriksson clinches.
Fredriksson slows down the pace here.
Knox wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson controlling the action here for a moment.

Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Fredriksson is out of range.
Knox moves out of range as Fredriksson strikes.
Fredriksson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fredriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Fredriksson jabs at Knox's body.
Fredriksson throws a good cross that connects.
Fredriksson cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Fredriksson clinches up against the ropes.
A short right from Fredriksson.

Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fredriksson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fredriksson scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson throws a shot to the body.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredriksson lands a jab-cross combination.
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!

Knox tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Fredriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Fredriksson.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fredriksson.
Nice defenses there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a jab to the head.
Knox tries to land a leg kick but Fredriksson saw it coming and moves away.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox misses with a low kick as Fredriksson jumps back.
Fredriksson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fredriksson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson is working Knox over against the ropes.
Fredriksson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson with a nice cross.
Fredriksson lands with a right hand.
Fredriksson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Fredriksson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fredriksson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Fredriksson!

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