CFL-PG 24 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Sergio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio has chosen sandstrom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Keenan
vs
Sergio

183 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Sergio!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergio throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Sergio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keenan as he avoids it easily.
Sergio misses with an uppercut.
Sergio throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Keenan.
Keenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sergio takes one on the button.
Sergio falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab.

Sergio is rocked!
Keenan misses with the combination.
Sergio is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him?
Sergio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sergio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Sergio seems to have recovered his senses.
Sergio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Sergio throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan works Sergio's body with a nice hook.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Keenan and Sergio goes tumbling to the canvas! Keenan follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keenan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sergio sees it coming and defends easily.

Keenan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sergio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Keenan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Keenan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Penn looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Penn
vs
Jones

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cory Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.

Penn shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of digs.

Penn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Penn.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Jones grinds an elbow into Penn's temple.

Penn is rocked!

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Jones is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Penn is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Penn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cory Jones!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie St Ella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

White
vs
St Ella

180 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gracie St Ella!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St Ella.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Ella looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White tries for a takedown but St Ella circles away easily
and St Ella makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. White really felt that one!
St Ella tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
St Ella with a lazy takedown attempt

and White counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for St Ella!
Adam White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gracie St Ella.
St Ella is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St Ella tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
St Ella is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Ella tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Ella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! White connects with a massive shot to the dome!
White avoids the attempt from St Ella to control.
St Ella is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
St Ella is bucking up trying to escape but White cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
St Ella is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Ella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White raining down shots from the mount!
White lands a nice shot to the head.
St Ella is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
St Ella wants to hold on but White pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Ella is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
White is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. St Ella can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

St Ella is rocked!

It looks like Gracie St Ella has been cut.
St Ella looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White unloads with some vicious shots from mount and St Ella wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! White celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam White!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Average
vs
Yuen

178 cm
22
156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
24
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average shoots in for a takedown but Yuen shows good takedown defense.
Yuen lands with a cross.

Yuen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Average to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Average postures up.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuen is retaining full guard.

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

Yuen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Average defends well.

Average avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Average is looking to stand up but Yuen won't let him.
Yuen keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average pushing down on Yuen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Average wants to control but Yuen is keeping him busy.
Yuen is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Average.
Yuen is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average wants to control but Yuen is keeping him busy.
Yuen is doing well to control the position and prevent Average from advancing to side control.
Yuen wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average wants to take a breather but Yuen is having none of it.
Yuen wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Average.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Average swings around for an armbar but Yuen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Average's guard.
Average wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Average looking to control.
Yuen trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yuen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Average wants to improve his position but Yuen is controlling well.
Yuen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Average defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to control but Yuen manages to pass to mount!
Average keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Average is breathing heavily.
Yuen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yuen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yuen with shots to the head and body - Average looks very uncomfortable down there.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Average looks a forlorn figure.
Yuen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yuen.
Yuen tries to control but Average wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Yuen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Average can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Average is desperately trying to improve his position but Yuen has a good base and remains in mount.
Yuen lands a big shot there that rocks Average but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Average slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Yuen is working for a submission of some sort.

Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yuen misses with a hook.
Yuen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yuen cracks Average with a good jab.

Average looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Average is looking for a kimura here.

Average is looking for a kimura but Yuen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Average to get the leverage.
Yuen has his hands clasped together around Average's back. He's all about the action.
Yuen is pressing down on Average's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average landing with the ground and pound.
Average throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yuen wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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

Aaron Average has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yuen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuen lands with a hook. Average tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Average circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuen tries to clinch but Average moves out of range.
Aaron Average is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yuen swings for the body but Average moves out of range.

Yuen moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Average jumps guard but Yuen stands there with Average around his waist. Average gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuen throws an elbow but it misses.
Average jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yuen walks away with a smile on his face. Average gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Average shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuen misses with an uppercut. Average saw that one coming.
Yuen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Average tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Average somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Average tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen works the jab nicely.
Yuen catches Average with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yuen lands with a right hand.
Yuen tries to clinch there but Average circles away.
Yuen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yuen tries to clinch but Average moves out of range.

Yuen clinches up against the cage.
Yuen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yuen has Average pushed against the cage.

Average breaks the clinch.
Yuen is looking to clinch.
Average looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yuen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Average throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yuen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Average is in Yuen's guard.
Yuen pulls Average in to control the position.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen has control of Average's left arm, preventing Average from doing any damage.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuen is keeping the position for now.
Yuen pulls Average in close to prevent any damage.
Yuen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Average's guard.
Yuen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Average looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yuen lands a slapping body shot.
Yuen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuen. That's going to slow Average down.
Average is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yuen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Average tries to keep at a distance but Yuen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Average fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Average tries to pull guard but Yuen holds him up against the cage and eventually Average drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Yuen.
Average's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Yuen manages to pull guard.
Yuen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Average wants to pass the guard but Yuen is keeping the position.

Average drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yuen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Average has Yuen in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yuen trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuen stops Average from standing up.
Average keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean Yuen wasn't active enough on the ground.

Yuen moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuen lands a body punch.
Yuen scores with a shoulder strike.

Yuen wants the takedown. Average is fighting it off but Yuen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Average's guard against the cage.
Yuen wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.

Average escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Average keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Yuen is proving a slippery customer.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
Yuen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuen looking to pass the guard.
Average wants to get back to his feet but Yuen passes into half guard.
Yuen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yuen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
Yuen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Average's head.

Yuen seems to be working for a kimura but Average defends the submission attempt.

Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yuen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aaron Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Average trying to hold on to Yuen's head to control him but Yuen postures up.
Yuen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Yuen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Loui Te Kuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Macerli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loui Te Kuri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Macerli's chin.

Te Kuri
vs
Macerli

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Loui Te Kuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Macerli!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Macerli shoots in looking for a takedown. Te Kuri tries to sprawl out of it but Macerli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Te Kuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macerli throws a nice looking combination but Te Kuri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Te Kuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macerli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Macerli clinches with his opponent.
Macerli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Te Kuri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te Kuri scores with a one two! Macerli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot that sends Macerli's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Te Kuri.

Macerli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Te Kuri napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Macerli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macerli looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Te Kuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Te Kuri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Kuri scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Macerli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Te Kuri lands with a shot to the body.
Macerli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Te Kuri is looking to wear down Macerli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Te Kuri digs a good body shot into Macerli's ribs.
Te Kuri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Te Kuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Te Kuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macerli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Te Kuri catches Macerli right on the button with a cross.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Loui Te Kuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.
Te Kuri lands a jab to Macerli's midsection.
Te Kuri lunges at Macerli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macerli's hand.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot that sends Macerli's belly button to the back.
Macerli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Te Kuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macerli momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri digs a good hook to Macerli's body.
A jab from Te Kuri finds it's way through Macerli's defenses.
Macerli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Te Kuri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macerli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Te Kuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Te Kuri lands a jab to the nose.
Macerli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te Kuri works the jab nicely.
Te Kuri lands a nice hook to Macerli's body. Macerli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macerli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Te Kuri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Te Kuri scores with a decent looking hook.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri with a nice cross.
Te Kuri thuds a left hand into Macerli's body.
Te Kuri lands the left hand.
Loui Te Kuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Te Kuri digs a good body shot into Macerli's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Macerli.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.
Te Kuri stuns Macerli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.
Macerli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Te Kuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Te Kuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot that sends Macerli's belly button to the back.
Te Kuri throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.
Te Kuri scores with a shot to the body.
Te Kuri lands a right hook to the body.
Te Kuri lands a nice hook to Macerli's body. Macerli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Te Kuri scores with a hook to the body. Macerli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Te Kuri with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Macerli.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
Macerli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macerli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Te Kuri cracks a nice hook into Macerli's ribs.
Te Kuri connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macerli checks a leg kick nicely.
Te Kuri lands a body shot.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri digs a good body shot into Macerli's ribs.
Macerli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Te Kuri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Te Kuri duly obliges.
Te Kuri clobbers Macerli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Te Kuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macerli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macerli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Te Kuri lunges at Macerli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macerli's hand.
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.
Te Kuri lands with a good body shot.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macerli is breathing heavily.
Te Kuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot.
Macerli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Te Kuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macerli at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Kuri scores with a decent looking hook.
Te Kuri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Macerli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Macerli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri lands a right hook to the body.
Te Kuri cracks a nice hook into Macerli's ribs.
Enzo Macerli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Te Kuri tries to work over Macerli's front leg with a kick but Macerli checks it.
The crowd cheers as Te Kuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macerli doesn't seem phased though.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macerli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Loui Te Kuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Te Kuri lands a right hook to the body.
Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Kuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macerli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Te Kuri throws out a powerful jab.
Te Kuri lands a body shot.
Te Kuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
Te Kuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macerli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Te Kuri throws a head kick but Macerli moves out of range.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Te Kuri scores with a hook to the body. Macerli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te Kuri lands a really nice looking cross but Macerli seems unphased.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy right hand. Macerli should have avoided that one.
Te Kuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macerli at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri throws a shot to the body.
Te Kuri throws out a powerful jab.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri throws a shot to the body.
Te Kuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macerli can do to turn this around?
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri throws a one two combo.
Te Kuri lands a head shot.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.
Te Kuri digs a good body shot into Macerli's ribs.
Te Kuri scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot lands for Te Kuri.
Macerli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Macerli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Te Kuri lands a nice hook to Macerli's body. Macerli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macerli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Te Kuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri thuds a left hand into Macerli's body.
Macerli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Te Kuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot.
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Te Kuri finds it's target.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te Kuri jabs at Macerli's body.
A leg kick checked by Macerli.
Te Kuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Te Kuri scores with the left hand. Macerli knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Te Kuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Te Kuri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Te Kuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macerli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loui Te Kuri dominated that second round.
That's time! Te Kuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the head.
Te Kuri lands with a right hand.
Te Kuri scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Te Kuri misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Te Kuri!
Good shot there by Te Kuri.
Te Kuri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Macerli takes one on the button.
Macerli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Te Kuri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Macerli is rocked!
Te Kuri scores with a shot to the body.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Te Kuri lands with a shot to the body.
Macerli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Te Kuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macerli's hands.
Te Kuri scores with a nice right hand.
Te Kuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Te Kuri - just one landing.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot that sends Macerli's belly button to the back.
Macerli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Te Kuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macerli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri digs a good hook to Macerli's body.
Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Kuri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Te Kuri thuds a left hand into Macerli's body.
Te Kuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macerli momentarily.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri lands a jab to Macerli's midsection.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri jabs at Macerli's body.
Macerli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Te Kuri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Te Kuri jabs Macerli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Te Kuri wants to slow Macerli down by chopping away at his legs.
Macerli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Te Kuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Macerli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macerli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macerli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Te Kuri jabs Macerli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Te Kuri lands with a shot to the body.
Macerli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Macerli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Te Kuri.
Te Kuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri thuds a left hand into Macerli's body.
Te Kuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Te Kuri.
Te Kuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Macerli. Macerli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Te Kuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macerli's head.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
Te Kuri jabs at Macerli's body.
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy right hand. Macerli should have avoided that one.
Donk. Te Kuri catches Macerli right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Te Kuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri cracks a nice hook into Macerli's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Te Kuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Te Kuri lands a body shot.
Te Kuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macerli at a distance.
Te Kuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loui Te Kuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Te Kuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macerli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri scores with a hook to the body. Macerli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Te Kuri lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Te Kuri works the jab nicely.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Enzo Macerli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loui Te Kuri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Te Kuri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loui Te Kuri!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaylee Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Frye
vs
Kong

165 cm
24
168 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
178 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaylee Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Kong!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frye plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Benoit Kong has been cut.
Frye wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Frye misses with a low kick as Kong jumps back.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.

Kong gets caught flat footed, as Frye shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frye might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Frye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frye throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong keeping full guard, as Frye tries to pass.
Frye passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Frye there.
Frye is pressing down on Kong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kong is holding on for now.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Frye has control of the leg.
Kong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kong trying to hold on to Frye's head to control him but Frye postures up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frye.
Frye slips a nice elbow through Kong's hands, connecting with Kong's forehead.
Frye has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frye with good strikes from the mount here!

Frye working for a guillotine from mount but Kong is in no mood to give up.

Frye swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kong is now in Frye's guard. A big mistake from Frye there, giving up the dominant position!
Frye has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
Kong passes Frye's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to stand but can't do so whilst Frye controls his leg.
Frye regains full guard. Nicely done.

Kong has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Frye to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kong is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Frye pulls down on the head and he's put Kong to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaylee Frye!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marsden
vs
Hais

165 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
27
140 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Marsden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marsden is able to avoid easily.
Hais shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marsden defends it nicely.
Hais scores with a body shot.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hais tries for a takedown but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hais.
Mike Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
Hais is looking to clinch but Marsden is avoiding it.
Marsden lands a head shot.
Marsden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hais.
Hais looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses.
Hais is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hais looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden avoids the head kick by Hais.
Marsden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hais circles away quickly and effectively.
Hais fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marsden momentarily.
Marsden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hais.
Hais throws a sloppy head kick
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. Hais looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hais throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marsden.
Marsden swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Hais decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marsden's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hais prevents Marsden from getting back to his feet.
Marsden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hais looking to pass the guard.
Marsden tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Marsden kicks Hais off and gets to his feet.
Hais misses with a takedown
and Marsden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hais looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hais avoids the head kick by Marsden.
Vladimir Hais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hais tries to clinch up
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Hais down.
Marsden loads up on a big right hand but Hais slips the punch.
Hais closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marsden counters with a head kick.
Hais shoots and misses
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Hais was not able to check.
Hais has his takedown stuffed
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Hais misses with a takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Hais tries for a takedown but Marsden circles away easily
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Hais takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marsden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mike Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Marsden tenderised Hais's leg. Hais is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hais looks to clinch
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Hais misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Marsden lands with a right hand.
Marsden scoring well with a low kick there.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marsden jabs at Hais's body.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marsden.
Hais shoots and misses
and Marsden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hais's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hais takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marsden.
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marsden lands a high kick!
Marsden connects with a body shot that sends Hais's belly button to the back.
Hais walks into a stiff left hand from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marsden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marsden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hais looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marsden throws a head kick but Hais moves out of range.
Marsden throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Hais decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marsden's guard.
Marsden wants to get back to his feet but Hais is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Hais takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden moves out of range as Hais throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Hais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hais has his takedown stuffed
and Hais takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Hais is breathing heavily.
Hais misses with a takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mike Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
Marsden fakes the leg kick and cracks Hais in the body.
Marsden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hais on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throws a one two combo.
Marsden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hais takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hais needs to keep his hands up - Marsden had a free shot at his head there.
Hais moves to clinch but Marsden breaks away
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
Hais chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden feints and then cracks Hais's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hais down.
Hais throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marsden duly obliges.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hais. That did some damage!
Marsden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Marsden throws a head kick but Hais moves out of range.
Hais throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marsden counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marsden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsden. That snapped Hais's head back.
Marsden throws out a powerful jab.
Marsden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mike Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but Hais ducks down to avoid it.
Hais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hais throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hais moves to clinch but Marsden breaks away
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Hais 's knee.
Hais fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
Hais misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Hais 's knee.
Hais just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hais misses with a straight left.
Marsden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hais can do to turn this around?
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hais chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Hais avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marsden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marsden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hais is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hais connects with a body shot that sends Marsden's belly button to the back.
Marsden jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hais's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marsden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hais scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hais staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. Hais looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marsden counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hais has his takedown stuffed
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Hais looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
Hais tries for a takedown but Marsden circles away easily
and Marsden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hais thinking.
Marsden misses with the combination.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Hais.
Hais misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hais takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hais tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marsden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mike Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hais takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Hais misses
and Marsden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marsden scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden pushes Hais away with a front kick.
Hais slips a jab and a cross from Marsden.
Hais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a head kick.
Mike Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
Hais tries for a takedown but Marsden circles away easily
and Marsden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hais's head.
Marsden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hais dodges the punch combination from Marsden.
Hais looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Hais doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marsden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hais is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais has his takedown stuffed
and Marsden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab from Marsden.
Hais tries to clinch
and Marsden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hais throws the left hand but Marsden avoids the punch easily.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden scores with a three punch combo!
Hais gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hais has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marsden.
Marsden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marsden digs a good body shot into Hais's ribs.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hais misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
That kick from Marsden tenderised Hais's leg. Hais is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hais throws a body kick the misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marsden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Marsden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hais at a distance.
Hais has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marsden swings for the body but Hais moves out of range.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Hais shoots and misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden lands with a shot to the body.
Hais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with an inside leg kick.
Marsden pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.

Marsden is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hais tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marsden smiles and moves away.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hais throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden moves out of range easily.
Hais throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hais shoots and misses
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Marsden clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A left and a right from Marsden both land. Nice combination.
Marsden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hais.
Hais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Hais on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hais with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden to score with a decent uppercut.
Marsden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hais takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marsden scores with a nice strike.
Hais tries to clinch up
and Marsden counters with a left and a right that stings Hais.
Hais throws a head kick but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden lands with a slapping head kick.
Hais misses with a takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hais dives in and grabs Marsden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marsden pushes down on Hais's head and hops out.
Mike Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Hais misses
and Marsden counters with a one-two to the body.
Hais tries to move into range but Marsden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hais tries for a takedown but Marsden circles away easily
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hais dodges the punch combination from Marsden.
Marsden scores with a three punch combo!
Hais fails with the takedown
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Hais walks into a left hand.
Marsden lands a head kick. Hais smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marsden stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hais takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marsden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden misses with a head kick.
Hais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Hais moves out of range of the body kick from Marsden.
Marsden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A combination from Marsden does no damage.
Hais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Hais.

Hais fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marsden sprawls well initially but Hais persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hais is looking for a kimura here.

Marsden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marsden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marsden wants it to stay on the feet.
Hais on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marsden. Marsden obviously looking to wear him down.
Marsden thumps Hais with a low kick.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.
Hais misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a few strikes there.
Marsden slips a straight right by Hais.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden catches Hais with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hais shoots and misses
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Hais was not able to check.
Hais takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marsden scores with a jab to the head.
Hais swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hais on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hais.
Marsden looks to land a combination but Hais avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Marsden had his way with Vladimir Hais in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Marsden connects with a leg kick. Hais looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hais connects with a high kick.
Hais will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hais uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Hais moves out of range as Marsden strikes.
Marsden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hais pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Marsden misses.
Hais doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
Marsden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Hais misses with a takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marsden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hais's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden swinging wildly here.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hais tries for a takedown but Marsden circles away easily
and Marsden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mike Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
Marsden stuns Hais with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Hais steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Hais.
Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marsden lands a nice looking body kick.
Marsden throws a right and a left that Hais avoids nicely.
Hais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hais tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hais tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marsden is able to avoid easily.
Marsden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hais fails with the takedown
and Marsden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marsden lands a nice hook to Hais's body. Hais takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marsden lands with a nice combination. Hais backs away looking to recover.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Hais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Marsden lands but Hais takes it in his stride.
Marsden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Hais checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hais throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hais. That did some damage!
Hais takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hais takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hais has a takedown stuffed.
Marsden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hais has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hais throws a big shot that misses.
Marsden lands a lovely overhand right.
Marsden scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Hais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marsden pinned against the cage. Marsden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marsden clobbers Hais with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vladimir Hais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsden throws a head kick but Hais moves out of range.
Marsden scores with a head kick. Hais tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice sprawl there from Marsden as Hais shoots in.
Hais walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marsden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hais takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hais shoots and misses
and Marsden counters with a left to the body.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marsden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marsden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Marsden!
Mike Marsden is the new bantamweight champion!

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