VFC Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Extor Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Barnes
vs
Magnum

178 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Extor Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magnum clinches with his opponent.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Magnum wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Barnes.

Magnum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barnes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barnes grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Magnum lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Magnum connects with a big shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes is covering up but some of the strikes from Magnum are getting through and doing damage.
Magnum softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Magnum working for the choke.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnum on the ground.
Magnum controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Magnum tries to get the hooks in deep but Barnes pushed the leg off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Magnum lands a shot to the head.
Magnum loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Barnes hold on?
Magnum is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Magnum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Magnum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes.
Magnum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnum looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnum, not yet.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnum has wrist control.
Barnes throws and elbow that misses. Magnum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Magnum!
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magnum throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Magnum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.
Magnum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes pushes Magnum off looking to stand but Magnum dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Magnum has control of the leg.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Magnum tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Magnum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barnes reverses the position - he's now on top in Magnum's guard.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes throws and elbow that misses. Magnum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Magnum!
Magnum postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Magnum trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Magnum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Magnum advances to half guard.
Magnum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes is pressing down on Magnum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magnum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barnes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Magnum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magnum working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Magnum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Magnum looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Magnum tries to clinch up.
Barnes scores with a one two! Magnum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Magnum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magnum scoring with some ground and pound.
Magnum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes 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.

Magnum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magnum is one step ahead there.
Magnum is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magnum is breathing heavily.
Magnum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes tries to clinch but Magnum is having none of it.
Barnes works Magnum's body with a nice hook.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Magnum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Barnes drops Magnum with a nice combination! Barnes dives into Magnum's guard, looking to finish!

Magnum is rocked!

It looks like Micah Magnum has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes thows a big elbow that misses.
Magnum is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Magnum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magnum seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnum keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Magnum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving.
Magnum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnum off to one side.
Magnum tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Magnum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Magnum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Magnum or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes which made him look bad.
Extor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Magnum.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Magnum is avoiding it.
Magnum walks into a left hand.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes drops Magnum with a huge uppercut! Magnum drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Barnes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Extor Barnes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Barnes
vs
Holden

168 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paddy Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Holden!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Holden fails to land with a series of punches.
Holden throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holden moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Holden counters with an inside leg kick.

Holden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Holden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holden wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holden.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Holden isn't so interested in that idea.
Holden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holden looking to pass the guard.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holden on the ground.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holden takes one on the button.

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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Holden clinches.
Holden wants a takedown.
Holden has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Holden pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holden backwards.
Holden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Holden.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Holden tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Holden back against the cage.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Holden controls the action.
Holden has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.

Holden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holden manages to end up in side control.
Holden looks gassed!
Holden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barnes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Holden asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Holden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
Holden is putting a hurting on Barnes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Holden crashes against the mat.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
The strikes coming from Holden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barnes is trying to buck Holden off.
Holden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barnes digs a good body shot into Holden's ribs.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holden manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Holden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paddy Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holden manages to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holden throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Barnes catches Holden right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holden is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Holden avoids nicely.
Holden ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Holden cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Holden throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes tries to clinch but Holden is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Barnes throws a body punch but Holden moves out of range.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Holden is just out of range.
Holden slips under a jab.
Holden moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
A cross from Barnes lands.

Holden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Holden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes won't allow Holden to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
Holden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holden thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holden.
Holden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holden doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes is looking to wear down Holden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes throws a body punch but Holden moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holden.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Holden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Barnes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Holden circles away.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holden moves away.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holden manages to avoid it.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holden was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Holden shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Holden loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holden scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holden from controlling successfully.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holden is controlling him.
Holden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes throws and elbow that misses. Holden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Holden!
Holden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holden trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes misses with a double jab

and Holden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barnes's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holden from controlling successfully.
Holden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holden from controlling successfully.
Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Holden!

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 Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Bourne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Petrenko
vs
Bourne

165 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Bourne!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrenko scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrenko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bourne.
Bourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bourne throws a hook but Petrenko blocks it.
Bourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a head kick but Bourne moves out of range.
Bourne misses with a two punch combination.
Bourne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bourne misses with an uppercut. Petrenko saw that one coming.
Petrenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne lands a head shot.
Bourne thows a body shot but no joy.
Bourne misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bourne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourne moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrenko throws a low kick, looking for Bourne's leg but Bourne calmly moves out of range.
Dmitry Petrenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bourne.
Petrenko slips a jab from Bourne.

Bourne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrenko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bourne has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Petrenko is breathing heavily.
Petrenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bourne.
Bourne sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries to buck Bourne off but Bourne is having none of it.
Bourne throws a strike aimed at the side of Petrenko's head but Petrenko avoids it well.

Bourne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bourne sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Petrenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrenko tries to get out of the position.
Bourne working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourne sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bourne throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries to buck Bourne off but Bourne is having none of it.
Petrenko wants to control but Bourne postures up.
Bourne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bourne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Bourne with that takedown attempt.
Crunch! Petrenko slams his shin into Bourne's torso.
Bourne misses with a hook.
Petrenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bourne missing with a left hand there. Petrenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Bourne is predictable there
and Petrenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrenko lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrenko moves away.
Petrenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.
Bourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.
Bourne throws out a loose jab but Petrenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrenko ducks under a wild hook from Bourne.
Bourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrenko is just out of range.
Petrenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrenko lands a front kick.
Bourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bourne's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrenko, right into the meat.
Bourne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrenko. That one must have hurt.
Bourne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrenko has time to react.
Bourne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrenko.
Bourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jason Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourne misses with an uppercut.
Petrenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrenko keeps Bourne at a distance using the push kick.
Petrenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bourne is breathing heavily.
Petrenko is looking to slow Bourne down with leg kicks.
Petrenko lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko slips a jab from Bourne.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourne misses the target.
Petrenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Petrenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Petrenko keeps Bourne at a distance using the push kick.
Petrenko lands a head kick!

Bourne is rocked!
Petrenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bourne is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrenko finish him?
Bourne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bourne seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrenko cracks the inside of Bourne's front leg.
Bourne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrenko scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrenko.
Petrenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bourne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bourne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Bourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrenko.
Bourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dmitry Petrenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko scores with a head kick.
Bourne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrenko scores with a nice body kick.
Bourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrenko slips under a jab.
Petrenko stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Petrenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrenko.
Petrenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko thuds his shin into the meat of Bourne's side.
Nice body kick there by Petrenko.
Bourne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body kick from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bourne.
Petrenko lands a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Petrenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bourne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrenko thuds his shin into the meat of Bourne's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Petrenko lands with a nice body kick.
Petrenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Petrenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bourne throws a right hand that Petrenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrenko also avoids with ease.
Petrenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrenko ducks under a wild hook from Bourne.
Bourne throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrenko counters with a low kick, right behind Bourne 's knee.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrenko.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrenko. That's going to slow Bourne down.
Petrenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bourne's sensitive parts.
Petrenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrenko lands a head kick. Bourne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrenko lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrenko, right into the meat.
Bourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrenko keeps Bourne at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from Petrenko.
Bourne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body kick from Petrenko.
Petrenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.
Petrenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrenko.
Petrenko looks for a takedown but Bourne sprawls well.
Petrenko lands a front kick.
Bourne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrenko throws a leg kick which misses Bourne's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourne tries to avoid it.
Petrenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrenko throws a nice head kick!
Bourne fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrenko scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrenko thuds his shin into the meat of Bourne's side.
A solid body kick from Petrenko.
Petrenko thows a body kick. Bourne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrenko. Petrenko obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bourne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrenko - the referee stops the clock and Bourne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrenko. Bourne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petrenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourne can do to turn this around?
Bourne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petrenko!
Petrenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrenko throws a leg kick which misses Bourne's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourne tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko scores with a push kick.
Bourne blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
Bourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrenko can pounce on him.
Petrenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrenko.
Petrenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourne throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bourne is defended easily by Petrenko.
Dmitry Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bourne.
Bourne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petrenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrenko scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Petrenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrenko 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Petrenko!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vic Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Greal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pro
vs
Greal

185 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vic Pro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Greal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pro tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pro takes one to the side of the head.
Pro moves in looking to clinch but Greal pushes him off.
Pro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greal.
Greal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pro needs to keep his hands up - Greal had a free shot at his head there.
Greal misses with a straight left.
Pro tries to clinch but Greal moves out of range.
Greal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pro's head.
Greal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch but Greal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greal misses with a wild combination.
Pro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pro is looking to clinch.
Pro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greal swats away the attempt to clinch by Pro.
Greal throws a shot from downtown. Pro moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Greal. Beautiful body shot.
Pro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch but Greal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vic Pro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Greal.
Pro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greal.

Pro is rocked!
Greal lands a brutal uppercut that launches Pro off his feet! Pro tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Greal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Garmr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garmr comes to the cage accompanied by Godlike by Khaoz Engine. The key to victory for Tyr Garmr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Garmr
vs
Bates

172 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyr Garmr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Bates!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Bates coming out on top.
Tyr Garmr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garmr.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garmr lands with a cross.

It looks like Taylor Bates has been cut.
Garmr throws a head kick that misses.
Garmr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bates pinned against the cage. Bates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garmr throws a wild body kick that Bates sees coming a mile off.
Garmr throws a push kick but Bates slaps the foot to one side.
Bates swinging wildly here.
Bates stuns Garmr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garmr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garmr manages to avoid it.
Bates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garmr throws a combination that misses
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates moves out of range of the leg kick from Garmr.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Garmr misses with a leg kick.
Garmr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garmr somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyr Garmr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates connects with a single shot there.
Garmr throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
Bates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garmr is breathing heavily.
Bates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Garmr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garmr.
Garmr throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
Bates blocks a low kick nicely.
Bates is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garmr rather than just go for the knockout.
Bates lands with a nice combination. Garmr backs away looking to recover.
Bates moves out of range of the body kick from Garmr.
Bates tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bates misses with the body kick
and Garmr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garmr throws a push kick but Bates slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Garmr blocks the leg kick.
Garmr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garmr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bates scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garmr.
Garmr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor Bates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garmr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bates stuns Garmr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bates throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bates connects with a crisp jab.
Bates throws out a leg kick but Garmr moves out of range and Bates only half commits.
Garmr blocks a leg kick.
Garmr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garmr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Garmr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garmr looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Garmr moves forwards but Bates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bates blocks the body kick.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Garmr counters with a nice body kick.
Garmr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Bates.
A head kick misses from Garmr.
Garmr throws a leg kick that misses.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bates tries to bum rush Garmr with a series of wild strikes but Garmr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garmr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garmr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garmr throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bates.
Garmr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bates smiles and moves away.
Bates works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates cracks Garmr with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Garmr misses.
Garmr blocks a jab.
Garmr misses with a head kick.
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Garmr looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Bates avoids the body shot from Garmr.
Bates cracks Garmr with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Garmr.
Bates throws the left hand but Garmr avoids the punch easily.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Garmr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bates misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garmr counters with a big head kick but Bates shrugs it off.
Bates is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garmr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bates cracks the inside of Garmr's front leg.
Garmr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garmr there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Bates finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bates connects with a nice looking jab.

Garmr is rocked!
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garmr tries to land a front kick but Bates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyr Garmr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Garmr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Garmr is predictable there
and Bates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Garmr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garmr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garmr seems to have got his legs back now.
Garmr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garmr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bates holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Bates.
Garmr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Bates.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bates.
Bates presses Garmr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Garmr wants to get back to striking at distance but Bates won't allow it.
Bates leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bates has Garmr pressed against the cage, preventing Garmr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Bates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garmr jumps guard but Bates stands there with Garmr around his waist. Garmr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Bates scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garmr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garmr takes a shot to the head.
Garmr tries to pull guard but Bates holds him up against the cage and eventually Garmr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyr Garmr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bates avoiding damage.
Garmr is looking to break free of the clinch but Bates has double underhooks.
Bates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Garmr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garmr tries to pull guard but Bates won't allow it.
Garmr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garmr can't break the clinch.
Garmr wants to break free but Bates has control.
Bates stalls.
Garmr takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Garmr's head.
A nice left hand lands by Bates.
Bates lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bates.
Garmr tries to break the clinch but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Bates.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Bates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Bates.
Bates pushes Garmr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bates prevents Garmr from breaking the clinch.
Bates tries to land a knee to the head but Garmr blocks with his arms.
Bates keeps control of Garmr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bates scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
Garmr is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
Bates lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bates.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Bates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates is leaning against Garmr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garmr backwards.
Bates lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garmr to his knees! Bates keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Bates!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Harris
vs
Lee

175 cm
19
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliff Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Cliff Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harris - that will leave a mark!
Lee looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
Harris lands a head kick!

It looks like Michael Lee has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Harris.
Harris fails with the takedown

and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Harris advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Harris taking a breather here.

Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.

Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee wants to control but Harris postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee prevents Harris from improving position.
Lee is not content to let Harris control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harris did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Harris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws and elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Harris wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Harris passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Harris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Harris lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris which made him look bad.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Harris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Harris throws a nice head kick!
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris scores with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Lee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Harris throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Harris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Harris is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lee.
Lee throws and elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Harris is having none of it.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Harris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Lee is rocked!
Cliff Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Michael Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
A solid body kick from Harris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Harris stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harris connects with a high kick.
Harris thumps Lee with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
A head kick from Harris lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab by Harris.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harris scores with a head kick.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris has his takedown stuffed

and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Harris didn't expect that.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Michael Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harris looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee wants to control but Harris is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris controlling the pace for now.
Michael Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Harris!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Soshnyanin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pitbull
vs
Soshnyanin

180 cm
19
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

GTI - 1337 NEW ANIMATED SKIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Soshnyanin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Soshnyanin misses the target.
Pitbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin walks into a straight right hand from Pitbull.
Soshnyanin moves out of range of the strikes.
Soshnyanin scores with a shot to the body.
Soshnyanin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soshnyanin looks to land a right hand but Pitbull moved out of range.
Soshnyanin throws a nice looking combination but Pitbull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pitbull walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitbull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soshnyanin misses with a wild body shot.
Pitbull lands with a right hand.
Pitbull misses with a straight right.
Soshnyanin misses the shot to the body.
Soshnyanin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy right hand but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Pitbull.
Soshnyanin throws out a loose jab but Pitbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitbull looks to land a right hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range.
Soshnyanin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soshnyanin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Soshnyanin missing with a left hand there. Pitbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soshnyanin misses with a looping right.
Pitbull lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pitbull.
Pitbull thows a body shot but no joy.
Soshnyanin thows a body shot but no joy.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab. Pitbull acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soshnyanin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pitbull counters with a left to the body.
Pitbull scores with a jab. Soshnyanin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Soshnyanin is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitbull finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin missing with a left hand there. Pitbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soshnyanin seems to have recovered his senses.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook to the body
and Pitbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soshnyanin looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Soshnyanin.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull lands with a big left! Soshnyanin is wobbled badly! Pitbull comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Soshnyanin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roy Pitbull!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmo Stasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steffen Gunderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gunderson
vs
Stasi

184 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steffen Gunderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Stasi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stasi moves away.
Stasi throws the left hand but Gunderson avoids the punch easily.
Gunderson throws a hook but Stasi avoids it easily.
Gunderson jabs Stasi right on the nose. Stasi blinks but takes it well.
Stasi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gunderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stasi.
Gunderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stasi is just out of range.
Stasi digs a good body shot into Gunderson's ribs.
Gunderson missing with a left hand there. Stasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gunderson's calf.
Gunderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunderson connects with a looping right hand.
Gunderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunderson misses with a looping left.
Stasi moves out of range as Gunderson strikes.
Gunderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stasi slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stasi, right into the meat.
Steffen Gunderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunderson throws a looping overhand right but Stasi ducks down to avoid it.
Stasi dodges the punch combination from Gunderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunderson.
Stasi connects with a crisp jab.
Stasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stasi avoids the body shot from Gunderson.
Stasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunderson takes one to the chin there.
Gunderson with a jab.
Stasi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunderson is breathing heavily.
Stasi thumps Gunderson with a low kick.
Stasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stasi cracks Gunderson with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stasi thuds his right hand into Gunderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunderson walks into a jab.
Stasi throws a right hand that Gunderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunderson also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Stasi clinches with his opponent.
Stasi stalling in the clinch.
Gunderson takes a shot to the head.
Stasi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gunderson up against the cage.
Stasi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Stasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunderson backwards.
Stasi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunderson.
Still in the clinch, Stasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Stasi.
Stasi slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Stasi.
A right hand to the body from Stasi.
Stasi lands with a left to the head.
Stasi stalling.
Stasi works on Gunderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stasi.
A short uppercut from Stasi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stasi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gunderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stasi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasi lands a right hand.
Stasi is leaning against Gunderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stasi.
Stasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Stasi.
Stasi lands a right hand.
Stasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunderson being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Stasi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stasi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunderson or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stasi.
A body shot lands from Stasi.
Stasi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Stasi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stasi effectively controlling the action here.
Gunderson can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gunderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stasi lands an elbow that stopped Gunderson in his tracks for a moment.
Stasi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gunderson up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stasi - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kimmo Stasi.
Stasi works the jab nicely.
Stasi lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stasi.
Gunderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stasi. Stasi obviously looking to wear him down.
Stasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stasi misses with a series of wild punches.

Stasi has closed the distance and engaged Gunderson in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Stasi 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.

Stasi thumps Gunderson with a low kick.
Stasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stasi lands a nice shot that snaps Gunderson's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stasi.
Stasi moves away from the strike by Gunderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stasi. That's going to slow Gunderson down.

Stasi takes the fight into the clinch.
Stasi cracks Gunderson with a nice body shot.
Stasi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunderson's efforts to push away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stasi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stasi has Gunderson pressed against the cage.
Stasi throws an elbow that misses.
Stasi lands an uppercut.
Stasi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stasi throws an elbow but misses.
Gunderson misses with a punch to the body.
Stasi controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Stasi.
Gunderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stasi backwards.
Stasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson tries to throw a body punch but Stasi avoids it by throwing Gunderson back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stasi.
Stasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stasi.
Stasi effectively controlling the action here.
Stasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunderson is trying to break the clinch but Stasi is controlling him.
Stasi works on Gunderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stasi misses with a knee to the head.
Stasi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stasi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stasi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stasi slows down the pace here.
Stasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimmo Stasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stasi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasi digs a right hand underneath Gunderson's ribcage. Gunderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunderson misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stasi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stasi misses with an elbow strike.
Stasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Stasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Stasi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stasi presses Gunderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stasi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stasi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stasi pushes Gunderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunderson backwards.
Stasi just leaning against Gunderson, taking a breather.
Stasi lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stasi.
Gunderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A right hand to the body from Stasi.
Stasi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Stasi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunderson avoiding damage as Stasi throws knees to the body.
Stasi trying to land knees to the body.
Gunderson has a couple of punches blocked by Stasi.
Stasi cracks Gunderson with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasi is struggling to control the position.
Stasi scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stasi lands with a right to the head.
Stasi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stasi lands a body shot.
Stasi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stasi stalling the fight.
Stasi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Stasi.
Stasi lands a body shot.
Stasi stalling the fight.
Gunderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stasi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunderson.
Stasi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunderson is defending well for now.
Stasi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunderson.
Gunderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stasi has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Stasi.
Gunderson misses with the head strike.
Gunderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Stasi.
Stasi working Gunderson over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stasi scores with a hook to the body.
Stasi is pushing Gunderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gunderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunderson.
A short right from Stasi on the inside.
Stasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stasi taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Stasi.
A bit of stalling here from Stasi.
Stasi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunderson.
Gunderson has had enough of the clinch but Stasi keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Stasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stasi has Gunderson pressed against the cage.
Stasi pushes Gunderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stasi cracks Gunderson with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Stasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Stasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Stasi connects with a looping right hand.
Stasi lands with a nice body punch.
Gunderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stasi cracks Gunderson with an open hand slap.
Stasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Stasi. That snapped Gunderson's head back.
Gunderson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Stasi moves into the clinch successfully.
Stasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stasi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stasi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stasi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stasi is stalling here.
Stasi pushes Gunderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stasi avoiding damage.
Stasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stasi digs a right hand into Gunderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunderson's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Stasi.
Stasi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stasi lands with a left to the head.
Stasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stasi lands a body punch.
Stasi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gunderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stasi.
A nice left hand lands by Stasi.
Stasi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunderson or not.
Stasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Stasi - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Stasi.
A left hand lands to the body for Stasi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stasi.
Stasi works on Gunderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stasi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stasi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gunderson being controlled against the cage.
Stasi lands a body shot.
Stasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunderson has a couple of punches blocked by Stasi.
Gunderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunderson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stasi.
A short left from Stasi.
Gunderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stasi.
Gunderson being controlled against the cage.
Gunderson takes a shot to the head.
Gunderson being controlled against the cage.
Gunderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stasi slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stasi.
A right hook to the body lands for Stasi.
Stasi controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kimmo Stasi.
Stasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Stasi.
Kimmo Stasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stasi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunderson's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stasi.
Stasi cracks the inside of Gunderson's front leg.
Stasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunderson momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stasi.
Stasi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to the body from Gunderson misses
and Stasi counters with a low kick, right behind Gunderson 's knee.

Stasi instigates a clinch.
Gunderson tries to break free but Stasi pushes him back against the cage.
Stasi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stasi on the inside.
Stasi lands with a left to the head.
Stasi taking a breather.
Stasi lands a right hand.
Stasi is working Gunderson over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stasi.
Stasi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stasi.
Stasi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stasi controlling the action here for a moment.
Stasi works on Gunderson's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stasi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stasi.
Steffen Gunderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stasi digs a right hand underneath Gunderson's ribcage. Gunderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Stasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stasi 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 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Stasi!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Street Spirit (Fade Out) by RadioHead. Jeff Kennedy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kennedy
vs
Supermies

200 cm
28
270 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

205 cm
22
285 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sami Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Supermies scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Supermies dips to his left and cracks Kennedy with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Supermies connects with a nice looking jab.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Supermies tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.

Supermies instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supermies's elbow.
Supermies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Supermies controls his hands.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Supermies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supermies's gas tank.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Supermies looks gassed!
Supermies tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Sami Supermies has been cut.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Supermies.
Supermies takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Supermies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supermies's gas tank.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supermies blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy pushes Supermies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Supermies's head.
Supermies prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Supermies swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy tries to work over Supermies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supermies prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Supermies looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Supermies blocking some punches.
Kennedy tries to work over Supermies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supermies blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Supermies stalling in the clinch but Kennedy improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Supermies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supermies's gas tank.
Kennedy cracks Supermies with a nice body shot.
Supermies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Supermies controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Supermies or not.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Supermies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supermies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supermies tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Supermies back against the cage.
Supermies is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Supermies controls his hands.
Supermies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Supermies - that landed with a thud.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Supermies controls the action.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Supermies controls his hands.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Supermies lands a shot to the body.
Supermies blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Supermies or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is leaning against Supermies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Supermies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supermies's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Supermies as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supermies.
Nice body punch from Supermies - that landed with a thud.
Supermies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supermies is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Supermies lands an uppercut.
Supermies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supermies stalling.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Supermies blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Supermies.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supermies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Supermies.
Supermies lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Supermies's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kennedy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Supermies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supermies.
Kennedy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kennedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Supermies to score with a decent uppercut.
Supermies throws a nice looking combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Supermies scores with a hook to the body. Kennedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Supermies misses with a wild combination.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Supermies tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Supermies lands with a hook. Kennedy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A bone on bone clash there as Supermies blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sami Supermies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Supermies circles away.
Supermies lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into rage.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Supermies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supermies lands with an overhand left.
Supermies 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.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but Supermies circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Supermies.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kennedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies cracks Kennedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kennedy throws a combination that misses
and Supermies counters with a three punch combo that has Kennedy backing up. Kennedy nods at Supermies to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Kennedy.
Sami Supermies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Supermies lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.

Supermies has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kennedy as Supermies tries to tie him up.
Supermies blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supermies lands a body punch.
Supermies cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Supermies.
Supermies leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Supermies.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Supermies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supermies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Supermies.
Supermies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Supermies just leaning against Kennedy, taking a breather.
Supermies lands a right hand.
Supermies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Supermies controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Supermies.
Jeff Kennedy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supermies lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Supermies's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Supermies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supermies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Supermies - that landed with a thud.
Supermies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Supermies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supermies avoiding damage.
Supermies tries to stall but Kennedy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Supermies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Supermies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Supermies controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Supermies.
Supermies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Supermies scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Supermies.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supermies stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Supermies on the inside.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supermies lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Supermies wants to stall.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Supermies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sami Supermies's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Supermies catches Kennedy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Supermies misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Supermies swinging wildly here.
Supermies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Supermies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kennedy scores with a jab.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Jeff Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Supermies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kennedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Supermies moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Supermies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Supermies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Supermies misses with a wild body shot.
Supermies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kennedy backs up against the cage.
Kennedy scores with a nice head shot.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Supermies pushes him off.
Supermies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supermies throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Supermies avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kennedy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Supermies moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Supermies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Supermies slips a jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a body shot
and Supermies counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Supermies scores with a three punch combo!
Supermies connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Supermies counters with a left and a right that stings Kennedy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Supermies taking a breather.
Supermies presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Supermies lands a body punch.
Supermies taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Supermies.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Supermies.
A hook to the body from Supermies.
Supermies lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supermies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supermies presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Supermies - that landed with a thud.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Supermies.
Supermies pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supermies is stalling here.
Supermies digs a right hand underneath Kennedy's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Supermies - that landed with a thud.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Supermies scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Supermies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Supermies.
Supermies pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supermies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supermies lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Supermies scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Supermies leaning his opponent against the cage.
Supermies receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Supermies scores with a hook to the body.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supermies's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Supermies prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supermies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy tries to work over Supermies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supermies is working Kennedy over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Supermies.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Supermies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Supermies 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Supermies!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Repetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clifton Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barnes
vs
Repetto

192 cm
23
267 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

196 cm
27
248 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Repetto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repetto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes takes one on the button.

It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Repetto!
Repetto stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Repetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Repetto connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes fails with the takedown.
David Repetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repetto rushes Barnes with punches - Barnes moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Barnes goes down! Repetto follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Repetto!