CFL-PG 30 Clash of the Titans PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Penn (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.

Faria
vs
Penn

180 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Penn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Faria sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn trying to control the action but Faria is working from the bottom.
Faria avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Penn.

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

Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Faria is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Faria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Penn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Faria.
Faria works his way to full guard. Good work.
Faria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Penn prevents Faria from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Faria wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Faria throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Frankie Penn has been cut.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.

Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn wants to control from the top but Faria keeps moving.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Faria is retaining full guard.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the action but Faria is working from the bottom.

Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Faria is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Faria is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn trying to control the action but Faria is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn happy to just control the position for now.
Penn wants to control but Faria is keeping him busy.

Penn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Faria to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Faria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn punishes Faria's body with a nice straight punch.
Faria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn throws a series of punches but Faria avoids them all with ease.
Faria tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Faria misses with a takedown

and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Faria's guard.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Faria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Faria in his guard.
Faria tries to stand but Penn is controlling from the bottom.

Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn pulls Faria in to control the position.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn controlling Faria's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penn trying to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Frankie Penn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Faria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn postures up in Faria's guard and throws a big left but Faria blocks it.
Faria trying to control the position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn distracts Faria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faria keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Frankie Penn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Faria gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Faria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frankie Penn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Penn.

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

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Faria tries to escape but Penn is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Penn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Faria throws a head kick that misses.
Faria throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn checks a low kick from Faria.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Penn.
Faria wants to control but Penn postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Double J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuhei Sawamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Double J's entrance music is GSP - Im not impressed. A fine choice. Shaq Double J had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Double J
vs
Sawamura

155 cm
28
146 lbs
10 - 10 - 1

170 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Shaq Double J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryuhei Sawamura!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawamura lands a right hook to the body.
Sawamura throws a head kick that misses.

Double J closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sawamura quickly recovers to half guard.
Double J works his way into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sawamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sawamura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Double J cracks Sawamura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sawamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Double J. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sawamura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Double J.
Double J in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sawamura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Double J looking to ground and pound but Sawamura is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawamura tries to lock up and control but Double J gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sawamura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Double J.
Sawamura tries to lock up and control but Double J gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Double J throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sawamura because Double J loaded up on that one.
Double J lands a big shot there that rocks Sawamura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Double J has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sawamura's face.
Double J lands a heavy elbow.
Double J has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Double J throws some wild stikes that Sawamura manages to avoid easily.
Double J raining down shots from the mount!
Sawamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura taking shots to the head.
Double J scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sawamura?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Double J cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sawamura looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawamura is working to get back to half guard.
Sawamura blocking the ground and pound.
Double J throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Double J trying to control but Sawamura is having none of it.

Double J with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Double J looking to control but Sawamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Double J sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Double J punishing his opponent with strikes.
Double J working Sawamura over with strikes here.
Double J landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura wants to control but Double J is having none of it.

Double J looking to secure an arm triangle but Sawamura defends it well.
Sawamura tries to lock up and control but Double J gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sawamura is looking to improve his position but Double J isn't that keen on the idea.
Double J looking to control but Sawamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Double J landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Double J dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sawamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawamura lands with a shot to the body.
Sawamura throws a nice looking combination but Double J bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Double J takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sawamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sawamura lands a jab-cross combination.
Double J checks a leg kick.
Sawamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Double J shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sawamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Double J is controlling him.
Sawamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sawamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Double J is controlling him.
Double J loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Double J is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Double J missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sawamura wants to stand and escape but Double J is having none of it.
Shaq Double J overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Double J looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Double J trying to control but Sawamura is working from the bottom.
Sawamura looking to control.
Double J makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Double J prevents Sawamura from getting back to his feet.
Double J trying to control but Sawamura is working from the bottom.
Sawamura trying to keep a closed guard but Double J is proving a slippery customer.
Double J wants to control from the top but Sawamura keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Double J just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Sawamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sawamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sawamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sawamura throws a series of punches but Double J avoids them all with ease.
Sawamura connects with a looping right hand.
Double J takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sawamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sawamura tries a low kick but Double J avoids it.
Sawamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sawamura leaves Double J with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sawamura tries to score with a low kick but Double J moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Sawamura.
Sawamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Double J is out of range.
Sawamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Double J's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sawamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Double J blocks a head kick by Sawamura.
Sawamura dives in and grabs Double J's left leg, looking for a takedown. Double J pushes down on Sawamura's head and hops out.

Double J shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Double J scoring with strikes but Sawamura is staying in there.
Double J wants to control the pace but Sawamura is squirming around nicely.
Sawamura tries to reverse the position but Double J maintains control.
Sawamura blocking the ground and pound.
Sawamura blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Double J dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Double J drops his hands momentarily and Sawamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sawamura is defended easily by Double J.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sawamura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Double J tries for a takedown but Sawamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Double J slips a jab and a cross from Sawamura.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sawamura.
Sawamura scores with the left hand. Double J knows he should have avoided that one.
Sawamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sawamura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sawamura.

Double J shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sawamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Double J looking to pass the guard.

Sawamura pushes Double J off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawamura works Double J's body with a nice hook.
Sawamura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Double J has time to react.
Sawamura misses with a low kick.
Sawamura throws a leg kick but Double J sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sawamura as Double J shoots in.
Sawamura throws a sloppy head kick and Double J moves out of range easily.
Sawamura misses with a head kick.
Double J gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sawamura lands with a hook. Double J tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sawamura lands a nice shot to the body.

Sawamura gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Sawamura.

Sawamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sawamura lands a slapping body shot.
Sawamura cracks Double J with a right hand to the side of the head.

Sawamura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Double J!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Double J is looking to escape.
Sawamura controlling the pace for now.
Sawamura looking to control but Double J is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Double J really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sawamura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sawamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryuhei Sawamura hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Double J takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sawamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sawamura falls off balance throwing a combination

and Double J counters with a single leg into guard. Sawamura didn't expect that.
Sawamura wants to stand but Double J is controlling the position.
Shaq Double J is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sawamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryuhei Sawamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Double J postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Double J missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Double J trying to control but Sawamura is working from the bottom.
Sawamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sawamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Double J trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sawamura working a defensive guard here.
Double J throws a big right hand that misses.
Double J working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryuhei Sawamura.
I think Double J 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq Double J!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Average is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Average

180 cm
20
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
156 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cory Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Average forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Average tries for a takedown. No joy.
Average is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cory Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Average.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Average up, before dumping him to the ground. Average manages to land in guard.
Average working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Average has wrist control.

Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones is working Average over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones prevents Average from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Average manages to get back to half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Average's head.

Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Average is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Average blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Average looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working Average over with strikes.
Jones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Average is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jones rolls with it to try and escape but Average cranks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Average!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stokenhizer
vs
Young

184 cm
29
162 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

185 cm
24
160 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanz Stokenhizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokenhizer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stokenhizer tries a head kick but it misses.
Young misses with a body shot.

Young lands a big head kick that sends Stokenhizer tumbling to the mat! Young takes a step backwards and waves Stokenhizer back to his feet - he wants the finish!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Young!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matty Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loui Te Kuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Loui Te Kuri enters the cage!

Hagan
vs
Te Kuri

175 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matty Hagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Loui Te Kuri!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Kuri scores with a three punch combo!
Te Kuri swats away the attempt to clinch by Hagan.
Te Kuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Te Kuri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hagan closes the distance and clinches up with Te Kuri, looking for a takedown. Hagan pushes Te Kuri against the cage but Te Kuri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Te Kuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hagan is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Te Kuri scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hagan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hagan rather than just go for the knockout.
Te Kuri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Te Kuri! Hagan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loui Te Kuri!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Kanavanah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Ma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanavanah's entrance music is stop dat. A fine choice. Ma has chosen All Shall Perish- Wage Slave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kanavanah
vs
Ma

187 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Kanavanah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Ma!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ma has managed to clinch.
Ma wants a takedown.
Ma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanavanah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ma or not.
Ma stops a takedown attempt from Kanavanah.
Kanavanah wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Kanavanah.
Kanavanah wants a takedown.

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

Ma tries to sprawl but Kanavanah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kanavanah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kanavanah thows a huge punch but Ma dodges it nicely.
Ma pushes Kanavanah off looking to stand but Kanavanah dives back in and keeps control.
Kanavanah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ma defending well though.
Ma is refusing to be controlled, as Kanavanah sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanavanah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanavanah is looking to advance position but Ma won't allow it.
Kanavanah thows a huge punch but Ma dodges it nicely.
Ma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kanavanah.
Kanavanah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kanavanah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ma keeps working.
Kanavanah wants to free his trapped foot but Ma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kanavanah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ma's head.

That's two 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.
Ma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kanavanah.
Kanavanah trying to control the pace.
Kanavanah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Kanavanah.

Ma tries to sprawl but Kanavanah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kanavanah trying to advance position but Ma counters by regaining guard.
Kanavanah landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ma is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanavanah wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kanavanah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ma lands a couple of elbows.
Ma trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanavanah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Ma postures up in Kanavanah's guard and throws a big left but Kanavanah blocks it.
Ma wants to stand and escape but instead Kanavanah has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanavanah's guard.
Ma wants to control from the top but Kanavanah keeps moving.
Ma throws and elbow that misses. Kanavanah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ma's guard. Nice move by Kanavanah!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kanavanah misses with a takedown attempt

and Ma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kanavanah is trying to stand back up but Ma is controlling him
Ma is looking to advance position but Kanavanah won't allow it.
Kanavanah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ma.

Ma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kanavanah defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma with the ground and pound but Kanavanah uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ma trying to control but Kanavanah is working from the bottom.

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

Ma has closed the distance and engaged Kanavanah in a clinch.
Kanavanah tries to score a body lock takedown but Ma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanavanah tries to break the clinch but Ma is controlling the position.
Ma has Kanavanah pressed against the cage, preventing Kanavanah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kanavanah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ma just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Kanavanah. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kanavanah breaks from the clinch.
Kanavanah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kanavanah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ma counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kanavanah's guard now.
Ma throws a big right hand that misses.
Ma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanavanah tries to advance position but instead Ma slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kanavanah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ma defending well though.
Kanavanah throws a strike but Ma avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ma wants to stand but Kanavanah is controlling the position.
Kanavanah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanavanah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanavanah advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Kanavanah are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kanavanah trying to control the position but Ma is working away.
Kanavanah tries to advance to mount but Ma denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Ma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kanavanah lands a nice looking body kick.
Ma with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kanavanah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kanavanah wants to stand and escape but instead Ma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kanavanah is looking to stand up but Ma isn't so interested in that idea.
Ma postures up.
Ma postures up in Kanavanah's guard and throws a big left but Kanavanah blocks it.
Kanavanah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ma wants to control from the top but Kanavanah keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Ma.
Ma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kanavanah misses with a wild body shot.
Kanavanah tries to clinch up

and Ma counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kanavanah's guard now.

Ma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kanavanah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ma, into his guard.

Kanavanah stands up and waves to Ma to follow him.
Ma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanavanah shoots and misses

so Ma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanavanah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Ma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kanavanah dives on top into guard.
Kanavanah trying to control but Ma is working from the bottom.
Ma pulls Kanavanah in close to prevent any damage.
William Ma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ma wants to stand up but Kanavanah is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ma pushes Kanavanah off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kanavanah fails with the takedown

and Ma counters with a single leg into guard. Kanavanah didn't expect that.

Ma decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kanavanah, up you get!
Kanavanah throws a combination that misses

and Ma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ma trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanavanah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ma won't allow Kanavanah to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ma wants to control from the top but Kanavanah keeps moving.
Kanavanah wants to sweep here but Ma controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. William Ma was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Ma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ma 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Ma!

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RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud comes to the cage accompanied by Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. 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.

Groenhud
vs
Marsden

225 cm
29
135 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

165 cm
22
145 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenhud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Groenhud with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Groenhud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Groenhud.
Groenhud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marsden circles away quickly and effectively.
Groenhud tries to bum rush Marsden with a series of wild strikes but Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gronk Groenhud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Groenhud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Groenhud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Groenhud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marsden.
Marsden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsden thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Groenhud shoots and misses
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Groenhud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Groenhud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Groenhud fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Groenhud. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Groenhud is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
Groenhud avoids the head kick by Marsden.
Marsden swings for the body but Groenhud moves out of range.
Groenhud moves out of range of the body kick.
Marsden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden cracks Groenhud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Groenhud throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
Groenhud fails with the takedown
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Groenhud moves out of range easily.
Marsden is looking to slow Groenhud down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groenhud throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Marsden.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
A jab from Marsden finds it's way through Groenhud's defenses.
Groenhud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Groenhud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Groenhud 's knee.
Groenhud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groenhud fails with the takedown
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Groenhud was not able to check.
Groenhud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marsden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marsden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Groenhud. Groenhud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
Groenhud takes one to the side of the head.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marsden looks to throw the jab but Groenhud is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Groenhud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Groenhud misses with a combination
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Groenhud 's knee.
Groenhud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A combination from Groenhud does no damage.
A punch combination from Groenhud misses.
Marsden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Marsden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Groenhud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Marsden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Groenhud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Groenhud throws a combination that misses
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marsden circles away quickly and effectively.
Marsden throws a series of punches but Groenhud avoids them all with ease.
Groenhud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marsden lands a leg kick that knocks Groenhud off balance momentarily.
Marsden lands a lovely overhand right.
Groenhud scores with a nice strike.
A head kick by Groenhud misses
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.
Groenhud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws a head kick that Groenhud semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Groenhud tries for a takedown but Marsden circles away easily
and Marsden counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Groenhud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marsden finds it's way round the side to connect with Groenhud's head.
Groenhud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marsden thumps Groenhud with a low kick.
Groenhud moves out of range of the body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Groenhud. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A solid leg kick lands there for Groenhud.
A head kick misses from Groenhud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Groenhud blocks a jab.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Groenhud throws a head kick but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groenhud looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
Marsden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Groenhud might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marsden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marsden tries to bum rush Groenhud with a series of wild strikes but Groenhud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Groenhud.
Marsden jabs at Groenhud's body.
Groenhud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Groenhud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Groenhud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Groenhud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marsden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Groenhud throws a right hand that Marsden ducks under and follows up with a left that Marsden also avoids with ease.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Groenhud misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Groenhud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden cracks the inside of Groenhud's front leg.
Marsden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Groenhud momentarily.
Marsden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Groenhud is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Groenhud's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Marsden dives in looking to finish as Groenhud flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Marsden's strikes! Marsden is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Groenhud's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Groenhud was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Marsden! Mike Marsden retains his bantamweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Abodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Jaloviina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaloviina has chosen UNKLE - Reign as his entrance music. Risto Jaloviina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Abodo
vs
Jaloviina

225 cm
23
297 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

209 cm
22
299 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Abodo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Jaloviina!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abodo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abodo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jaloviina is out of range.
Abodo throws a right and a left that Jaloviina avoids nicely.
Jaloviina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abodo throws out the jab.
Abodo needs to keep his hands up - Jaloviina had a free shot at his head there.
Jaloviina lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Hugo Abodo has been cut.
Abodo misses with a shot to the body
and Jaloviina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaloviina looks to land a right hand but Abodo moved out of range.
Jaloviina slips under a jab from Abodo.
Abodo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaloviina finds it's way round the side to connect with Abodo's head.
Abodo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abodo throws the left hand but Jaloviina avoids the punch easily.
Jaloviina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaloviina throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abodo's head.
Jaloviina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abodo blocks the body kick.
Jaloviina throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Abodo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jaloviina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abodo is one step ahead there.
Abodo being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abodo wants to control from the top but Jaloviina keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Hugo Abodo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A low kick from Abodo is predictable there
and Jaloviina counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abodo blocks a head kick by Jaloviina.
Jaloviina takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abodo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaloviina throws out the jab.
Jaloviina throws a combination that misses
letting Abodo counter with a right hand.
Jaloviina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaloviina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaloviina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abodo counters with a low kick, right behind Jaloviina 's knee.
Jaloviina throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abodo counters with a series of strikes. Jaloviina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Risto Jaloviina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abodo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jaloviina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Risto Jaloviina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abodo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abodo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaloviina misses with an uppercut. Abodo saw that one coming.
Abodo misses with a takedown
letting Jaloviina counter with a right hand.
Abodo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaloviina avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Abodo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaloviina swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abodo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina throws a nice looking combination but Abodo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaloviina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abodo misses with a body shot.
Abodo shoots in for a double leg but Jaloviina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abodo.
Jaloviina lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Abodo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaloviina which made him look bad.
Jaloviina falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abodo counters with a low kick, right behind Jaloviina 's knee.
Jaloviina misses with a low kick.
Jaloviina loads up on a big right hand but Abodo slips the punch.
Jaloviina wants to land a leg kick but Abodo is out of range.
Abodo blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaloviina.
A slow jab from Jaloviina misses its intended target.
Abodo looks to land a combination but Jaloviina avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abodo swings for the body but Jaloviina moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jaloviina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaloviina throws a shot from downtown. Abodo moves away and avoids it.
Jaloviina connects with a body shot.
Jaloviina misses with a low kick as Abodo jumps back.
Abodo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaloviina misses with a hook
and Abodo counters with a nice uppercut.
Abodo swings for the body but Jaloviina moves out of range.
Abodo avoids the head kick by Jaloviina.
Abodo checks the leg kick.
Jaloviina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaloviina misses with a looping right.
Jaloviina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaloviina scores with a nice head shot.
Jaloviina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abodo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Jaloviina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Abodo'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.

Abodo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abodo throws a low kick, looking for Jaloviina's leg but Jaloviina calmly moves out of range.
Abodo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaloviina checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abodo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaloviina.
Abodo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaloviina is just out of range.
Jaloviina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abodo is looking to wear down Jaloviina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abodo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abodo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Jaloviina. That snapped Abodo's head back.
Hugo Abodo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abodo moves away from the strike by Jaloviina.
Jaloviina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaloviina.
Jaloviina catches Abodo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abodo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaloviina's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abodo under the eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abodo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaloviina can pounce on him.
Jaloviina misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaloviina, right into the meat.
Jaloviina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaloviina lands a glancing blow to the side of Abodo's head.
Abodo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaloviina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaloviina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaloviina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaloviina thows a body shot but no joy.
Abodo checks a low kick from Jaloviina.
Risto Jaloviina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaloviina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaloviina lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaloviina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaloviina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abodo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abodo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jaloviina lunges at Abodo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abodo's hand.
Jaloviina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaloviina lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abodo will feel that in the morning.
Jaloviina throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaloviina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaloviina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abodo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaloviina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Abodo is rocked!
Jaloviina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abodo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Abodo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaloviina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaloviina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaloviina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abodo seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaloviina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaloviina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abodo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaloviina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abodo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaloviina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abodo avoids the head kick by Jaloviina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina lands a jab.
Jaloviina misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaloviina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abodo. That did some damage!
Jaloviina tries to land a leg kick but Abodo saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Jaloviina.
Jaloviina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaloviina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Jaloviina tenderised Abodo's leg. Abodo is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaloviina lands a jab to Abodo's midsection.
Jaloviina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaloviina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abodo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaloviina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaloviina.
Jaloviina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abodo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jaloviina scores with a head kick. Abodo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jaloviina throws a right and a left that Abodo avoids nicely.
Jaloviina throws a leg kick but Abodo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abodo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abodo blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaloviina. That's going to slow Abodo down.
Abodo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abodo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaloviina throws a leg kick which misses Abodo's front leg but catches the back leg as Abodo tries to avoid it.
Abodo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaloviina can pounce on him.
Jaloviina throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abodo misses with a double jab
and Jaloviina counters with an inside leg kick.
Abodo walks into a jab.
Abodo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaloviina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abodo scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Jaloviina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Abodo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jaloviina connects with a crisp jab.
Jaloviina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Jaloviina. Those never looked like landing.
Abodo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abodo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaloviina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaloviina fails to land with a series of punches.
Abodo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaloviina jabs at Abodo's body.
Jaloviina lands the left hand.
Jaloviina lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jaloviina scores with a jab. Abodo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaloviina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jaloviina cracks Abodo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jaloviina has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abodo to stand back up!
Abodo ducks under a wild hook from Jaloviina.
Jaloviina fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Abodo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Abodo looks to clinch but Jaloviina throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Abodo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Risto Jaloviina! Risto Jaloviina retains his super heavyweight title!

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