INY 42 Kalashnikov v Jackson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Tub O Lard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Rewell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Big Tub O Lard's chin.

Tub O Lard
vs
Rewell

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

205 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Tub O Lard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rewell!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tub O Lard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tub O Lard misses with a takedown
and Rewell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Big Tub O Lard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tub O Lard is breathing heavily.
Tub O Lard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rewell can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rewell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Rewell slams his shin into Tub O Lard's torso.
Rewell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rewell.

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

It looks like Big Tub O Lard has been cut.
Tub O Lard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rewell is looking to slow Tub O Lard down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rewell.
Rewell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tub O Lard takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rewell clinches with his opponent.
Rewell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rewell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tub O Lard backwards.
A short right from Rewell on the inside.

Rewell drops Tub O Lard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tub O Lard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Tub O Lard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rewell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oh Tub O Lard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rewell creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Tub O Lard out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Rewell!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Hotop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Thomas Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Thomas Jr
vs
Hotop

192 cm
26
261 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
295 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Thomas Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Hotop!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hotop throws out the jab.
Hotop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hotop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thomas Jr slips under a jab.
A left lands for Hotop.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hotop throws a hook but Thomas Jr avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas Jr.
Hotop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hotop.
Hotop scores with a hook.
Thomas Jr defending well as Hotop loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hotop as Thomas Jr shoots in.
Hotop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Hotop sends Thomas Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hotop is motioning to the referee to let Thomas Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
No joy there for Hotop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hotop throws a lazy right hand but Thomas Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas Jr dives in and grabs Hotop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hotop pushes down on Thomas Jr's head and hops out.

Oooooh!!! Hotop has knocked Thomas Jr down with a huge combo! Hotop steps away and waves a wobbly Thomas Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Thomas Jr is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas Jr looks for a takedown but Hotop sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Thomas Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hotop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas Jr.
Thomas Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hotop.
Warren Hotop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas Jr dives in and grabs Hotop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hotop pushes down on Thomas Jr's head and hops out.
Thomas Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas Jr blocks a jab.
Thomas Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hotop.
Hotop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hotop drops Thomas Jr with a beautiful combination! Thomas Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hotop is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hotop drops Thomas Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thomas Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Hotop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Thomas Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas Jr is breathing heavily.
Hotop lands an uppercut, right on the button! Thomas Jr tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warren Hotop!
Warren Hotop managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry, into his post fight interview.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Steinberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen molliwhopped- Earl Sweatshirt as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steinberg
vs
Williams

190 cm
22
172 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Steinberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinberg throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Steinberg throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Steinberg throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinberg blocks a jab.
Steinberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steinberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Steinberg connects with a jab.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank Steinberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinberg scores with a body shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Steinberg connects with a single shot there.
Steinberg misses with a head kick.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Steinberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinberg throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams takes a swing at Steinberg's ribcage but misses.
Steinberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steinberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Steinberg throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Steinberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steinberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Steinberg throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Steinberg throws an off balance right hand

and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steinberg!
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steinberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Steinberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Steinberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steinberg tries to get out of the position.
Steinberg working to try and regain half guard.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steinberg is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams lands a big shot there that rocks Steinberg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Williams is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steinberg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams looking to ground and pound but Steinberg is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams unloads with some shots from mount but Steinberg bucks and avoids them well.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Steinberg can't escape the position.
Williams avoids the attempt from Steinberg to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams throws a looping overhand right but Steinberg ducks down to avoid it.
Williams tries to bum rush Steinberg with a series of wild strikes but Steinberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steinberg cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Steinberg.
Steinberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Steinberg misses.
Steinberg walks into a jab.
Steinberg throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steinberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steinberg moves away from the strike by Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinberg wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Steinberg sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a body punch but Steinberg moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Steinberg.
Steinberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steinberg ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steinberg throws out the jab.
Frank Steinberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Steinberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Nice sprawl there from Steinberg as Williams shoots in.
Frank Steinberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Williams.
Steinberg avoids a kick to the body.
Steinberg lands a jab to Williams's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steinberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Steinberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steinberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Steinberg throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steinberg connects with a looping right hand.
Steinberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinberg.
Nice body punch from Steinberg.
Steinberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steinberg moves away.
Steinberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Steinberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steinberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steinberg.
Steinberg misses with a hook.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Steinberg is out of range.
Steinberg takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steinberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steinberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Nice jab there from Steinberg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg jabs at Williams's body.
Nice cross by Steinberg.
Steinberg throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Steinberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steinberg.
A clash of legs there as Steinberg blocks the low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinberg sprawls well. Steinberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Steinberg misses with a looping left.
Steinberg scores with a punch to the head.
Steinberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steinberg misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Steinberg.
A cross from Steinberg lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Steinberg.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steinberg blocks a head kick by Williams.
A big right from Steinberg misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinberg lands an overhand right.
Steinberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Steinberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steinberg misses the shot to the body.
Steinberg misses with a straight right.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Frank Steinberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steinberg moves away.
Steinberg connects with a crisp jab.
Steinberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips a jab from Steinberg.
The crowd cheers as Steinberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steinberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Steinberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steinberg throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Steinberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Steinberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
A slow jab from Steinberg misses its intended target.
Steinberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Steinberg throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Steinberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steinberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Steinberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steinberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steinberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steinberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Steinberg misses.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Steinberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steinberg digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Steinberg scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steinberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinberg takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Steinberg lands with an overhand left.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Steinberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steinberg 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Steinberg!

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hype
A | B

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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Spudd
vs
Kurtz

191 cm
24
255 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

196 cm
21
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Horse Spudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spudd misses with a body shot.

Spudd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spudd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spudd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtz is keeping the position for now.
Kurtz trying to keep a closed guard but Spudd is proving a slippery customer.
Kurtz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spudd tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurtz is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd wants to control from the top but Kurtz keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Horse Spudd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kurtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spudd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spudd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Kurtz drops Spudd with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spudd looks back up at him and smiles so Kurtz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Spudd is rocked!

It looks like Horse Spudd has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spudd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Spudd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spudd is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz finds Spudd's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Spudd flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kurtz lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Spudd will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Kurtz!
Walter Kurtz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; ' I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a straight razor. That's my dream; that's my nightmare. Crawling, slithering, along the edge of a straight razor... and surviving. '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haku Kokina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Safdar Al Razi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haku Kokina is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kokina
vs
Al Razi

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

KAISER
Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haku Kokina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Safdar Al Razi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokina looks to throw the jab but Al Razi is out of range.

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

Al Razi seems to be working for a kimura but Kokina defends the submission attempt.
Kokina tries to kick Al Razi off but Al Razi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Al Razi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kokina trying to hold on to Al Razi's head to control him but Al Razi postures up.

Al Razi is trying to work for a kimura but Kokina is defending well.
Al Razi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Kokina is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Razi.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Al Razi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kokina sees it coming and defends easily.
Kokina flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Al Razi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kokina is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Safdar Al Razi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Landers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jones
vs
Landers

185 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

170 cm
20
158 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Torment Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mick Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Landers!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Landers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Landers shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Landers.
Landers ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Landers. Landers gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a right and a left that Landers avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a left hand

and Landers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Landers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landers cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Landers throws a big right hand that misses.
Landers forces his way into half guard.
Landers wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Landers is controlling him
Landers is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Landers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Landers raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Landers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Landers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Landers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Landers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Landers with the ground and pound from mount.
Landers wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jones 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.
Landers trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Landers controlling the pace for now.
Landers landing shots from mount.
Landers wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landers is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Landers controlling from mount.
Landers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Landers raining down shots from the mount!
Jones is trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Landers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Landers cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Landers misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Landers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones misses with a left hand

and Landers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Landers tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landers working the body and head with strikes.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Landers has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landers working the body and head with strikes.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Landers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Landers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Landers prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is pushing Landers's head away, looking to escape. Landers manages to hold on to the position though.
Landers trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Landers drags him back down.
Landers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is not content to let Landers control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Landers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Jones is not content to let Landers control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers lands an elbow.
Landers prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Landers wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Landers is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Landers lands a shot to the head.

Jones is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Landers looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones leaves Landers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Landers on that attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Landers moved out of range nicely.

Landers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Landers getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landers working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Landers winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Landers is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landers.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Brock Landers has been cut.
Landers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Landers has a takedown stuffed.
Jones throws a hook but Landers blocks it.
Landers shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Landers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mick Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Landers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that Landers avoids nicely.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Landers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Landers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Landers just misses with a punch to the body.
Landers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Landers tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a right hand that Landers ducks under and follows up with a left that Landers also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Landers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones wants to stand but Landers is controlling the position.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Landers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Landers is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Jones wants to stand back up but Landers manages to pass into side control.
Jones is trying to buck Landers off.
Brock Landers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Landers working the body and head with strikes.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Landers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Landers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Landers lands an elbow.
Landers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Landers drags him back down.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landers controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Landers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Landers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Landers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Landers wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Mick Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Landers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Landers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Devaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knowshon Zavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Knowshon Zavier enters the cage!

Devaney
vs
Zavier

175 cm
22
154 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

176 cm
21
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rory Devaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knowshon Zavier!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavier ducks under a wild hook from Devaney.
Zavier lands a right hook to the body.
Zavier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zavier.
Zavier feints and then cracks Devaney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Devaney down.
Zavier jabs Devaney right on the nose. Devaney blinks but takes it well.
Devaney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zavier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zavier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Devaney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zavier counters with a two punch combo.
Zavier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Zavier.
Zavier lands with a shot to the body.
Zavier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Devaney misses with a looping right.
Zavier lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zavier, as that shot connected.
Devaney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Devaney connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devaney throws a shot from downtown. Zavier moves away and avoids it.
Zavier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zavier lands the left hand.
Zavier throws a series of punches but Devaney moves out of range.
Devaney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zavier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zavier.
Zavier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Devaney.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zavier.
A combination from Devaney does no damage.
A combination from Devaney does no damage.
Devaney misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Zavier. Beautiful body shot.
Zavier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zavier lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zavier lands with a slapping head kick.

Zavier has managed to clinch.
Zavier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devaney can't break the clinch.
Zavier pushes Devaney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Zavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zavier lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Devaney. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Zavier.
Zavier throws a nice head kick!

Zavier darts in and clinches Devaney up against the cage.
Zavier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zavier slows down the pace here.
Zavier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zavier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devaney can't break the clinch.
Devaney tries to circle away but Zavier has him pinned against the cage.
Zavier stalls.
Zavier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zavier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zavier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Zavier.
A short uppercut from Zavier.

Zavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zavier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Devaney 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.

Zavier forces Devaney back against the cage and clinches.
Zavier taking a breather.
Devaney is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavier taking a breather.

Zavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zavier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devaney misses with a wild body shot.
Devaney avoids the body shot from Zavier.
Devaney throws a looping overhand right but Zavier ducks down to avoid it.
Devaney misses with a looping right.
A jab from Devaney misses.
Zavier scores with a hook.
A solid body kick from Zavier.
Zavier lands a jab to Devaney's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zavier. That's going to slow Devaney down.
Devaney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Devaney tries to clinch but Zavier is having none of it.
Zavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Devaney tries to clinch up but Zavier circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knowshon Zavier dominated that 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.

Zavier connects with a body shot.
Zavier throws a head kick but Devaney moves out of range.
Devaney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zavier lands a head shot.
Zavier scores with a jab to the head.
Devaney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zavier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Zavier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Zavier manages to break the clinch.
Devaney scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zavier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zavier cracks Devaney with an open hand slap.
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zavier.
Devaney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zavier lands the left hand.
Devaney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zavier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Devaney's knee momentarily.
Zavier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Devaney tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Zavier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devaney misses with a body shot.
Devaney needs to keep his hands up - Zavier had a free shot at his head there.
Zavier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zavier connects with a high kick.
Rory Devaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zavier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Devaney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zavier punishes Devaney's body with a nice straight punch.
Devaney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zavier counters with a straight right hand.
Zavier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zavier moves out of range as Devaney strikes.
Devaney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zavier misses with a head kick.

Devaney forces Zavier back against the cage and clinches.
Devaney can't break the clinch.
Zavier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Devaney wants to get back to striking at distance but Zavier won't allow it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavier lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zavier lunges at Devaney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Devaney's hand.
Zavier lands a head kick. Devaney smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zavier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zavier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Devaney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zavier.
Zavier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zavier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Devaney's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zavier.
Zavier lands a nice looking body shot.
Zavier lands a head shot.
Devaney throws a series of punches but Zavier avoids them all with ease.
Devaney throws a hook but Zavier avoids it easily.
Zavier connects with a body shot.
Zavier fails to land with a series of punches.
Zavier tests Devaney's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Devaney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zavier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Zavier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devaney moves out of range of the body kick from Zavier.
Zavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Devaney misses.
Zavier digs a good hook to Devaney's body.
Zavier misses with a few strikes there.
Zavier is breathing heavily.
Zavier slips a jab and a cross from Devaney.
Knowshon Zavier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zavier works Devaney's body with a nice hook.
Zavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devaney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Devaney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zavier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devaney.
Zavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devaney was well out of range. Poor timing from Zavier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavier lands a nice shot to the body.
Devaney misses the shot to the body.
Zavier throws a series of punches but Devaney moves out of range.
Zavier dodges the punch combination from Devaney.
Devaney tries to clinch but Zavier moves out of range.
Devaney throws a series of punches but Zavier avoids them all with ease.
Zavier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavier dodges the punch combination from Devaney.
Devaney lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zavier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Devaney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devaney.
Knowshon Zavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devaney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zavier finds it's way round the side to connect with Devaney's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knowshon Zavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Devaney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Devaney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zavier throws a nice looking combination but Devaney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Devaney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Devaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devaney misses with a left hand
and Zavier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devaney drops his hands momentarily and Zavier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zavier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devaney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zavier.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zavier.
Zavier throws a nice head kick!
Zavier throws a combination. Devaney tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devaney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zavier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devaney wants to clinch up but Zavier keeps it at a distance.
Zavier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Devaney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zavier. Zavier obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zavier scores with a shot to the body.
Zavier with a jab.
Devaney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devaney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zavier - that will leave a mark!
Devaney misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zavier throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Zavier.
Devaney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Devaney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zavier lands a high kick!
Zavier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Devaney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devaney throws a right hand that Zavier ducks under and follows up with a left that Zavier also avoids with ease.
Devaney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zavier circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zavier.
Devaney throws a big shot that misses.
Zavier throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zavier scores with a jab.
Zavier misses the shot to the body.
Zavier connects with a jab.
Zavier tests Devaney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zavier.
Devaney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zavier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Devaney throws a lazy right hand but Zavier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zavier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devaney in his tracks.
Zavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devaney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Devaney.
Zavier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Devaney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Devaney throws a poor cross that misses
and Zavier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zavier lands a leg kick that knocks Devaney off balance momentarily.
Devaney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devaney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Devaney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devaney looks to land a right hand but Zavier moved out of range.
Zavier feints and then cracks Devaney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Devaney down.
Devaney walks into a jab.
Devaney thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Devaney's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zavier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Devaneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Zavier.
Zavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devaney manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Devaney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devaney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Zavier does it's job there.
Rory Devaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zavier throws a nice looking combination but Devaney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Zavier lands but Devaney takes it in his stride.
A jab from Devaney misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zavier lands a leg kick that knocks Devaney off balance momentarily.
Devaney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zavier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knowshon Zavier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (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.

Haley
vs
St Pierre

180 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre misses with the combination.
St Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haley slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haley lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Haley does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Haley misses the target.
Good exchange - Haley coming out on top.
A left lands for Haley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Haley clinches up with St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
St Pierre digs a right hand into Haley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haley's gas tank.
Haley pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haley misses with some punches.
Haley avoiding damage.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Pierre manages to break the clinch.
Haley avoids a punch combination nicely.

St Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Haley has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Haley.
Haley swings wildly with an uppercut but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Haley.
St Pierre is trying to maintain a safe position but Haley gets an underhook and turns St Pierre into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haley lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Haley.
St Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haley has him pressed against the cage.
Haley lands with a short head shot on the inside.

St Pierre is rocked!
Haley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Haley finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierre.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Haley misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on St Pierre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Haley has him pressed against the cage.
Haley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Pierre is trying to maintain a safe position but Haley gets an underhook and turns St Pierre into the cage.
St Pierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haley lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Haley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops St Pierre to his knees! Haley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Haley!
Dan Haley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, into his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If I cant do it. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Curtis Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kalashnikov
vs
Jackson

195 cm
23
245 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Kalashnikov misses.
Kalashnikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kalashnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalashnikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalashnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov misses with a straight right.
Kalashnikov defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Kalashnikov is avoiding it.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice body punch.
Kalashnikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson looks gassed!
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kalashnikov thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalashnikov can pounce on him.
Kalashnikov digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Kalashnikov tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalashnikov jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalashnikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Curtis Jackson has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalashnikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kalashnikov finish him?!
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov drops Jackson with a naaaaasty hook - Jackson is in real trouble here! Kalashnikov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Vyacheslav Kalashnikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.