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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lech Trochomirski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trochomirski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Be Stopped. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trochomirski
vs
Takeda

187 cm
29
220 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

194 cm
28
210 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lech Trochomirski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jin Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trochomirski drives through and clinches with Takeda against the cage.
Takeda can't find room to land a body shot as Trochomirski controls the action.
Trochomirski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trochomirski lands with a left to the head.
Takeda trying to stall but Trochomirski improves his position.
Takeda working hard to break the clinch.
Takeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trochomirski.

Trochomirski manages to break the clinch.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Trochomirski moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Takeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trochomirski doesn't seem phased though.
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trochomirski.
Jin Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trochomirski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Jin Takeda has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but Trochomirski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trochomirski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trochomirski slips a straight right by Takeda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trochomirski ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Trochomirski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trochomirski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeda misses with an uppercut. Trochomirski saw that one coming.
Takeda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Lech Trochomirski has been cut.
Takeda misses with a hook.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Trochomirski moved out of range.
Trochomirski moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda swings widly with a right hand
and Trochomirski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Trochomirski. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trochomirski connects with a stiff jab that staggers Takeda - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lech Trochomirski!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Nasri
vs
Marko

192 cm
27
259 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
288 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ultimate Fighting Gear
Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Nasri finds it's way through Marko's defenses.
Nasri moves in looking to clinch but Marko pushes him off.

Nasri moves into the clinch.
Nasri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Nasri jumps into guard, dragging Marko to the mat.
Marko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nasri keeping moving, preventing Marko from controlling successfully.
Marko wants to pass the guard but Nasri is keeping the position.
Marko throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko slips nicely into half guard.
Marko trying to control from half guard but Nasri is working away.
Marko throwing shots but Nasri is blocking nicely.
Nasri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marko.
Nasri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marko.
Nasri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marko.
Marko prevents Nasri from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marko is controlling him.
Marko working some strikes from top position.
Marko throws a strike but Nasri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nasri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marko is pulling down on Nasri's head. It's preventing any offense from Nasri, at least for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasri stopping the sweep attempt from Marko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nasri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marko trying to control from the bottom.
Nasri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marko keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nasri passes Marko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marko manages to get to full guard.
Marko keeping full guard, as Nasri tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri distracts Marko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nasri forces his way into half guard.
Nasri is thwarting Marko's attempts to control the position.
Marko wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasri is trying to control. Marko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nasri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marko wants to improve his position but instead Nasri has moved into half guard.
Marko is pressing down on Nasri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Marko 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.

Nasri fails to land with a series of punches.
Nasri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nasri swinging wildly here.
Marko throws a series of punches but Nasri moves out of range.
Brock Nasri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marko misses with a body punch.
Nasri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nasri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marko is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri being controlled against the cage.
Nasri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nasri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Nasri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marko after a bit of a struggle.
Nasri jumps guard but Marko stands there with Nasri around his waist. Nasri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Marko manages to break the clinch.

Nasri gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri is working for takedown but Marko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nasri has him pressed against the cage.
Nasri is trying to pull guard but Marko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nasri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Marko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marko manages to end up in side control.
Nasri takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko working the ground and pound but Nasri is defending the strikes.
Marko lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to get back to his feet.
Marko throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nasri works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Marko stops Nasri from getting back to his feet.
Marko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marko wants to take a breather but Nasri is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nasri is not content to let Marko control the position.
Marko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nasri to regain full guard.
Marko lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasri keeping moving, preventing Marko from controlling successfully.
Marko throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Marko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Marko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasri was well out of range. Poor timing from Marko.
Marko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasri.
Nasri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasri tries to close the distance and clinch but Marko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marko throws out a loose jab but Nasri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasri doesn't manage to clinch there - Marko circles away.
Brock Nasri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nasri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marko swivels and escapes.
Nasri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horrible takedown by Marko or perhaps it was just good defense by Nasri which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nasri has managed to clinch.
Nasri wants to take the fight to the mat but Marko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Marko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marko throws a shot from downtown. Nasri moves away and avoids it.
Nasri has his takedown stuffed
and Marko counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Nasri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nasri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marko.
Marko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasri tries to move into range but Marko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nasri is aggressively charging in as Marko backs up avoiding any damage. Marko tosses out a jab and Nasri runs right into it face first! Nasri is out cold! Marko dropped down on all fours and is barking in Nasri's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Marko!
Cain Marko made sure to mention his sponsor, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery in his post fight interview.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooney's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Belfast Boy. Stephan Walter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rooney
vs
Walter

177 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

173 cm
30
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Rooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney tries to clinch but Walter is having none of it.
Rooney misses with a series of wild punches.

Rooney has managed to clinch.
Walter has Rooney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rooney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rooney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rooney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Walter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rooney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rooney some visible discomfort.

Rooney is rocked!

It looks like Ryan Rooney has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooney tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Walter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Rooney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney wants to get back to his feet.
Rooney seems to have got his legs back now.
Walter throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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

Walter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Walter crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter is trying to move to mount but Rooney reverses beautifully and ends up in Walter's guard.

Walter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rooney frees his head nicely. Oh but Walter has switched to an armbar! Rooney is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stephan Walter!
Stephan Walter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurij Vitalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurij Vitalenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Blonksy
vs
Vitalenko

199 cm
32
271 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

190 cm
28
240 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jurij Vitalenko!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blonksy misses the jab.
Vitalenko is looking to slow Blonksy down with leg kicks.
Blonksy misses with a looping right.
Blonksy misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blonksy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blonksy looks to clinch
and Vitalenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blonksy misses with a wild body shot.
Blonksy gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Emil Blonksy has been cut.
Vitalenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitalenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vitalenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blonksy is breathing heavily.

Vitalenko cracks Blonksy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Blonksy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vitalenko finish him?
Blonksy throws the left hand but Vitalenko avoids the punch easily.
Vitalenko Throws a clean left jab. Vitalenko Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Blonksy's chin! Blonksy crumbles to the ground and Vitalenko follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Vitalenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jurij Vitalenko!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubin Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Dylan - Hurricane. Rubin Carter has chosen Hurricane as his entrance music. 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.

Carter
vs
Carter

185 cm
28
190 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

194 cm
20
197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Happy Pills
Ultimate Fighting Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rubin Carter has closed the distance and engaged Rubin Carter in a clinch.
Rubin Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin Carter controls his hands.
Rubin Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubin Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rubin Carter digs a right hand underneath Rubin Carter's ribcage. Rubin Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rubin Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubin Carter wants to get back to striking at distance but Rubin Carter won't allow it.

Rubin Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubin Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rubin Carter staying out of range there.
Rubin Carter slips a straight right by Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter ducks under a wild hook from Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter misses with a double jab.
Rubin Carter throws the left hand but Rubin Carter avoids the punch easily.
Rubin Carter loads up on a big right hand but Rubin Carter slips the punch.
Rubin Carter misses with an uppercut. Rubin Carter saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubin Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubin Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubin Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubin Carter has Rubin Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rubin Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Rubin Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rubin Carter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter tries to circle away but Rubin Carter has him pinned against the cage.
Rubin Carter effectively controlling the action here.
Rubin Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter blocks a body shot from Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubin Carter.

Rubin Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubin Carter misses with an uppercut
letting Rubin Carter counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Rubin Carter cracks a nice hook into Rubin Carter's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin Carter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter jabs Rubin Carter right on the nose. Rubin Carter blinks but takes it well.
Rubin Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rubin Carter throws a series of punches but Rubin Carter moves out of range.
Rubin Carter misses with a head kick.
Rubin Carter takes a swing at Rubin Carter's ribcage but misses.

Rubin Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Rubin Carter keeps control of Rubin Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubin Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubin Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin Carter lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rubin Carter fails to land.
Rubin Carter blocking some punches.
Rubin Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubin Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rubin Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubin Carter blocking some punches.
Rubin Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin Carter's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rubin Carter digs a right hand into Rubin Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubin Carter's gas tank.
Rubin Carter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rubin Carter up against the cage.

Rubin Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rubin Carter misses.
Rubin Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rubin Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Rubin Carter looks to land a body kick but Rubin Carter moved away.
Rubin Carter looks to throw the jab but Rubin Carter is out of range.
Rubin Carter throws a head kick but Rubin Carter moves out of range.
Rubin Carter misses with a double jab.
Rubin Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubin Carter misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rubin Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
A short right from Rubin Carter on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rubin Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Rubin Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A punch combination from Rubin Carter misses.
Rubin Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubin Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubin Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rubin Carter shoots in and gets a takedown into Rubin Carter's guard.
Rubin Carter wants to control from the top but Rubin Carter keeps moving.
Rubin Carter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rubin Carter wants to control from the top but Rubin Carter keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rubin Carter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rubin Carter tries to land a front kick but Rubin Carter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Rubin Carter.
Nice defenses there by Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin Carter is just out of range.
Rubin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin Carter misses with a hook. Rubin Carter ducked under it nicely.
Rubin Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rubin Carter fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rubin Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubin Carter avoids the head kick by Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter throws a looping overhand right but Rubin Carter ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubin Carter misses the target.
Rubin Carter looks to land a left hand but Rubin Carter moved out of range nicely.
Rubin Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rubin Carter moves into the clinch.
Rubin Carter blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin Carter is trying to break the clinch but Rubin Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Rubin Carter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rubin Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubin Carter slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubin Carters head.
Rubin Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubin Carter backwards.
Rubin Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin Carter controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rubin Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Rubin Carter blocks an uppercut.
Rubin Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubin Carter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rubin Carter is keeping busy.
Rubin Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubin Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rubin Carter drives through and clinches with Rubin Carter against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin Carter is trying to break the clinch but Rubin Carter is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin Carter.

Rubin Carter breaks from the clinch.
Rubin Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin Carter misses with the combination.
Rubin Carter stuffs the takedown.
Rubin Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Rubin Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin Carter throws out the jab.
Rubin Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubin Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Rubin Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Rubin Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rubin Carter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rubin Carter tries to clinch up.
A big left from Rubin Carter misses.
Rubin Carter wants to clinch.
Rubin Carter lands with an overhand left.
Rubin Carter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rubin Carter misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Rubin Carter closes the distance and pushes Rubin Carter back into the cage.
Rubin Carter tries to circle away but Rubin Carter has him pinned against the cage.
Rubin Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubin Carter is trying to force a seperation but Rubin Carter has the dominant position.
Rubin Carter stalling in the clinch but Rubin Carter improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin Carter has Rubin Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Rubin Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rubin Carter is trying to break free.
Rubin Carter can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubin Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubin Carter blocks a body shot from Rubin Carter.
A shot in the inside from Rubin Carter.

Rubin Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubin Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubin Carter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rubin Carter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rubin Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubin Carter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rubin Carter takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin Carter throws a series of punches but Rubin Carter moves out of range.
Rubin Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin Carter is just out of range.
Rubin Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin Carter's shoulder, as Rubin Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin Carter cracks the inside of Rubin Carter's front leg.
Rubin Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubin Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Rubin Carter misses its intended target.
Rubin Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Rubin Carter moves into the clinch.
Rubin Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rubin Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin Carter trying to stall but Rubin Carter improves his position.
Rubin Carter prevents Rubin Carter from breaking the clinch.
Rubin Carter prevents Rubin Carter from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin Carter wants to stall.
Rubin Carter is trying to break the clinch but Rubin Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Rubin Carter has Rubin Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Rubin Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rubin Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubin Carter keeps control of Rubin Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubin Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rubin Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rubin Carter fails to land.
Rubin Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubin Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rubin Carter working hard to break the clinch.
Rubin Carter digs a right hand into Rubin Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubin Carter's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubin Carter backwards.
A short right from Rubin Carter.
Rubin Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubin Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubin Carter has double underhooks.
Rubin Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubin Carters head.
Rubin Carter digs a right hand into Rubin Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubin Carter's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Rubin Carter breaks from the clinch.
Rubin Carter lands with a right hand.
A jab from Rubin Carter finds it's way through Rubin Carter's defenses.
Rubin Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubin Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubin Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rubin Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin Carter is just out of range.
Rubin Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubin Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rubin Carter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rubin Carter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Carter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by My Time. Satinho has chosen Professor Green - Monster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nelson
vs
Satinho

183 cm
31
263 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

200 cm
23
271 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Murilo Satinho!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Satinho connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Satinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Satinho misses.
Satinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murilo Satinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Satinho misses with a body shot.
Satinho scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Satinho is looking to get to half guard.

Nelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Satinho is looking to get to half guard.
Satinho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Satinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satinho is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Satinho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Satinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Satinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Satinho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Satinho is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Satinho's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Satinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Satinho, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson trying to control but Satinho is working from the bottom.
Nelson distracts Satinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Satinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Satinho 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.

Nelson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Satinho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Satinho off to one side.
Satinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satinho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nelson slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Satinho does a little dance to reset his feet.

Nelson gets a double leg takedown into Satinho's guard.

Satinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Satinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Satinho blocks nicely.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satinho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Satinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Satinho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nelson is now in Satinho's guard. A big mistake from Satinho there, giving up the dominant position!
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

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

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

Satinho looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.

Satinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Satinho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nelson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Satinho.
Nelson controls the position.
Nelson working the body and head with strikes.
Satinho is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Satinho is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satinho is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Satinho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Satinho slips under a jab from Nelson.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Satinho.
Satinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Satinho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murilo Satinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satinho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Satinho connects with a looping right hand.
Satinho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nelson on the side of the head.

Satinho gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Satinho defends it easily.
Satinho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nelson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Satinho's best efforts.
Satinho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Satinho working for a guillotine from mount but Nelson is in no mood to give up.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Satinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Satinho working for a submission but Nelson is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to hold on but Satinho pushes him away.

Satinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nelson is on top in guard.

Satinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Satinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
Nelson trying to control but Satinho is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Satinho is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Satinho has managed to sweep!
Nelson is trying to keep Satinho in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Satinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Satinho tries to pass.
Satinho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson striking off his back but it's not causing Satinho any problems.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satinho wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Satinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Satinho 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Satinho!
Murilo Satinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefol Czarnecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czarnecki comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Young . 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.

Czarnecki
vs
Dean

185 cm
25
242 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

200 cm
24
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Stefol Czarnecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Dean!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dean misses.
Dean looks for the body kick but Czarnecki saw that one coming.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Czarnecki.

Czarnecki moves into range and clinches up with Dean.

Czarnecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Czarnecki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Czarnecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dean scores with a nice right hand.

Czarnecki clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Czarnecki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Czarnecki pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Czarnecki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Czarnecki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Czarnecki prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean wants to get back to striking at distance but Czarnecki won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Czarnecki.
Dean wants a takedown.
Stefol Czarnecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Dean.
Dean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Czarnecki can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Czarnecki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean taking a breather.
Czarnecki is working Dean over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Czarnecki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Czarnecki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Czarnecki manages to break the clinch.
Czarnecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Dean.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Czarnecki throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Max Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Czarnecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean looks up at the clock and then as Czarnecki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Czarnecki is pushing Dean's head away, looking to escape. Dean manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czarnecki taking a bit of punishment here - Dean scoring with strikes.
Czarnecki wants to get back to his feet but Dean drags him back down.
Dean tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dean in side control lands a decent elbow.
Czarnecki tries to escape but Dean is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws an elbow but Czarnecki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dean grinds an elbow into Czarnecki's temple.
Dean looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Czarnecki is avoiding damage well.
Czarnecki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dean trying to control the action but Czarnecki is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Dean seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dean trying to control the position but Czarnecki is working away.
Czarnecki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dean.
Czarnecki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Czarnecki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Czarnecki tries to get out of the position.
Czarnecki wants to get back to his feet.
Czarnecki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dean has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Czarnecki!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Dean.
Dean tries to control but Czarnecki wriggling away.
Czarnecki is trying to stand up.

Czarnecki bucks up and throws Dean to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Czarnecki wants to clinch.
Czarnecki wants to clinch.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Czarnecki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Czarnecki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dean is working for takedown but Czarnecki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Czarnecki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Czarnecki misses with a punch on the inside.

Czarnecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean misses with a body punch
and Czarnecki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Czarnecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Czarnecki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Czarnecki instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Czarnecki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarnecki tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Czarnecki back against the cage.
Czarnecki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.

Czarnecki manages to break the clinch.
Czarnecki tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Czarnecki sprawls well. Czarnecki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stefol Czarnecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Dean.
Dean throws a body punch but Czarnecki moves out of range.
Dean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Czarnecki on the side of the head.
Czarnecki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Czarnecki saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarnecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefol Czarnecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Czarnecki moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.

Czarnecki has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Czarnecki breaks from the clinch.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Czarnecki as he avoids it easily.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefol Czarnecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean scores with a one two! Czarnecki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Czarnecki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Czarnecki works over Dean's head and body with a nice combination.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czarnecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Czarnecki tries to clinch there but Dean circles away.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Czarnecki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czarnecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Czarnecki tries to clinch up.

Czarnecki instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Czarnecki.

Czarnecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Czarnecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Czarnecki tries to clinch there but Dean circles away.
Dean cracks Czarnecki with a good jab.

Czarnecki closes the distance and clinches.
Czarnecki keeps control of Dean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Czarnecki lands with a light punch inside.

Czarnecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czarnecki manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Czarnecki.
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Czarnecki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Czarnecki.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dean is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Czarnecki checks a leg kick nicely.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czarnecki manages to avoid it.
Stefol Czarnecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Czarnecki cracks Dean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dean misses with an uppercut
and Czarnecki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dean's knee momentarily.
Dean throws a low kick, looking for Czarnecki's leg but Czarnecki calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefol Czarnecki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dean misses with a body shot.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Czarnecki circles away quickly and effectively.
Czarnecki misses with a few strikes there.
Dean throws a low kick but Czarnecki moves out of range easily.

Dean is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Czarnecki's half guard.
Czarnecki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dean is trying to control the action in half guard but Czarnecki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Czarnecki tries to kick Dean off but Dean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Czarnecki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarnecki wants to get back to his feet.
Dean throwing shots but Czarnecki is blocking nicely.
Czarnecki is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Czarnecki kicks off Dean and gets to his feet.
Dean looks for a takedown but Czarnecki sprawls well.
Czarnecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean throws a right and a left that Czarnecki avoids nicely.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Czarnecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Czarnecki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dean.

Czarnecki clinches up with Dean and pushes him back against the cage.
Czarnecki prevents the takedown attempt.
Czarnecki dodges an elbow strike from Dean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarnecki prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Czarnecki after a bit of a struggle.
Stefol Czarnecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Dean.

Czarnecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Czarnecki lands a jab to Dean's midsection.
Czarnecki tries to clinch
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Czarnecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dean tries for a takedown but Czarnecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Czarnecki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Czarnecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Czarnecki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dean's calf.
Czarnecki wants to clinch up but Dean keeps it at a distance.
Dean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarnecki tries to clinch up.
Dean misses with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Czarnecki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Czarnecki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Czarnecki tries to clinch there but Dean circles away.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Czarnecki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Czarnecki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Czarnecki tries to clinch up.
Czarnecki moves away from the strike by Dean.
Czarnecki fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dean tries to keep at a distance but Czarnecki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Czarnecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean looks for a takedown but Czarnecki sprawls well.

Dean dives in and scores a takedown into Czarnecki's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Czarnecki wants to stand up but Dean is controlling him.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean wants to pass the guard but Czarnecki is keeping the position.
Dean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Czarnecki pushes Dean away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dean gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stefol Czarnecki.
I think Czarnecki 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefol Czarnecki!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gugo Ograni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ograni has chosen Ameno - Era as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gugo Ograni enters the cage!

Fury
vs
Ograni

180 cm
24
190 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

183 cm
32
195 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gugo Ograni!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury throws a leg kick but Ograni moved away.
Fury works Ograni's body with a nice hook.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Ograni pushes him off.
Fury throws a leg kick that misses.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Ograni shoots in and gets a takedown into Fury's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Ograni from controlling successfully.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ograni on the ground.
Fury is trying to control the position but Ograni postures up.
Ograni looking to pass the guard.
Ograni wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Ograni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ograni tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ograni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Ograni 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ograni can't do much from the bottom here.
Ograni tries to bench press Fury off him but Fury keeps the position.
Fury gets to mount! Ograni was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fury controlling the position easily from mount.
Fury prevents Ograni from getting the reversal.
Ograni tries to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Ograni is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ograni wants to control but Fury is having none of it.
Ograni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fury controlling his opponent.
Fury trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury avoids the attempt from Ograni to control.
Fury prevents Ograni from getting the reversal.
Ograni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ograni sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ograni actively working from the bottom here.

Ograni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Fury.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ograni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Ograni looks to land a combination. Fury sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ograni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Fury avoids the body shot from Ograni.
Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ograni doesn't seem bothered though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ograni.
Ograni misses with the ground and pound.

Ograni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Fury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ograni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Ograni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fury keeping his opponent close.
Fury wants to control but Ograni postures up.
Ograni trying to control the position but Fury is working away.
An elbow from Ograni crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ograni is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Ograni has an Americana. Fury didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ograni is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ograni hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gugo Ograni!
Gugo Ograni took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What a fight... I guess this clear out some stuff about the last fight. '.