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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imma Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Notta Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Can
vs
Can

156 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

156 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imma Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Notta Can!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imma Can looks to throw the jab but Notta Can is out of range.

Notta Can moves into range and clinches up with Imma Can.
A head punch on the inside from Imma Can fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imma Can.
Imma Can working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Notta Can has been cut.
Notta Can blocks a body shot from Imma Can.
Imma Can can't find room to land a body shot as Notta Can controls the action.
Imma Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Notta Can blocking some punches.
Notta Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Notta Can blocks a body shot from Imma Can.
Imma Can could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Notta Can blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Imma Can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Notta Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Imma Can.
Notta Can looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imma Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imma Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Imma Can fails to land.
Imma Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imma Can lands with a short shot to the head.
Imma Can cracks Notta Can with a nice body shot.
Imma Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imma Can misses with a punch to the body.
Imma Can misses with a punch to the body.
Imma Can tries to throw a body punch but Notta Can avoids it by throwing Imma Can back against the cage.
Imma Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Notta Can blocks a body shot from Imma Can.
A short left from Imma Can.
Imma Can gets through Notta Can's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imma Can lands a right hand that snaps the head of Notta Can backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imma Can tries a body shot but Notta Can blocks it.
Imma Can lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Imma Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imma Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Notta Can blocks a body shot from Imma Can.
Imma Can misses with a punch to the body.
Imma Can working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Imma Can.
Imma Can scores with a shot to the side of Notta Can's head.

That has opened up Notta Can's cut even more.
Imma Can misses with a punch to the body.
Imma Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imma Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Imma Can lands a nice uppercut.
Imma Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imma Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imma Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imma Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Imma Can - that landed with a thud.
Imma Can tries to work over Notta Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imma Can lands a right hand.
Imma Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Notta Can controls his hands.
Imma Can misses with a body punch.
Imma Can misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imma Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Imma Can fails to land.
Imma Can tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Notta Can's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Notta Can takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Imma Can.
Imma Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Notta Can controls his hands.
Imma Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imma Can is leaning against Notta Can and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Imma Can can't find room to land a body shot as Notta Can controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Imma Can misses with the head strike.
Imma Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imma Can tries to work over Notta Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imma Can dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Notta Can's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Imma Can moves into the clinch.
A short left from Imma Can.
Imma Can lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imma Can lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imma Can lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Notta Can.
Imma Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imma Can misses with a punch to the body.
Imma Can lands a hook that snaps the head of Notta Can backwards.
Imma Can can't find room to land a body shot as Notta Can controls the action.
Imma Can misses with a body punch.
Imma Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Notta Can is breathing heavily.
Imma Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Notta Can controls his hands.
Imma Can cracks Notta Can with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Imma Can.
Imma Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imma Can is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Notta Can can do to turn this around?
Notta Can can't find room to land a body shot as Imma Can controls the action.
Imma Can lands a right hand.
Imma Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imma Can lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Notta Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imma Can working aggressively here.
Notta Can blocks a body shot from Imma Can.
Imma Can scores with a shoulder strike.
Imma Can lands a body punch.
Imma Can throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imma Can.
Imma Can digs a right hand underneath Notta Can's ribcage. Notta Can let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Imma Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imma Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imma Can tries to throw a body punch but Notta Can avoids it by throwing Imma Can back against the cage.
Imma Can misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Imma Can on the inside.
Notta Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Notta Can blocks a body shot from Imma Can.
Imma Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Imma Can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imma Can lands a body shot in the clinch.
Imma Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imma Can working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

The cut above Notta Can's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Imma Can misses with the head strike.
Imma Can misses with a punch to the body.
Imma Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imma Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Notta Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imma Can has a couple of punches blocked by Notta Can.
Notta Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Imma Can.
Imma Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imma Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imma Can has a couple of punches blocked by Notta Can.
Notta Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imma Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Notta Can.
Imma Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imma Can can't find room to land a body shot as Notta Can controls the action.
Notta Can misses with the head strike.
Imma Can works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imma Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Notta Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Notta Can prevents a body shot from Imma Can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imma Can dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Notta Can's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Imma Can works the jab nicely.
Notta Can slips under a jab from Imma Can.
Imma Can misses with a lunging right hand
and Notta Can counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Imma Can looks to land a left hand but Notta Can moved out of range nicely.
Imma Can lands a leg kick that knocks Notta Can off balance momentarily.
Imma Can rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Notta Can counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Notta Can misses.
Imma Can uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Notta Can.
Imma Can paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Notta Can moves into the clinch.
Imma Can misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Notta Can.
Notta Can lands a body shot in the clinch.
Imma Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imma Can misses with a punch to the body.
Imma Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imma Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Imma Can.
Notta Can takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Imma Can.
Imma Can can't find room to land a body shot as Notta Can controls the action.
Imma Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imma Can misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can blocking some punches.
Imma Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Imma Can misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Notta Can.
Imma Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Notta Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imma Can has a couple of punches blocked by Notta Can.
A short uppercut from Imma Can.
Imma Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imma Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Notta Can.
Notta Can is leaning against Imma Can and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Imma Can lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can cracks Imma Can with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imma Can.
Imma Can has a couple of punches blocked by Notta Can.
Imma Can lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Imma Can.
Imma Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imma Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imma Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Notta Can prevents a body shot from Imma Can.
Imma Can makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Imma Can fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can prevents a body shot from Imma Can.
Imma Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Notta Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Notta Can lands a nice shot to the body.
Imma Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Notta Can backwards.
Imma Can tries to work over Notta Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imma Can tries to work over Notta Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Imma Can fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Notta Can.
Imma Can can't find room to land a body shot as Notta Can controls the action.
Notta Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Imma Cans head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Imma Can showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imma Can has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imma Can!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Six Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharius Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shooter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Antoine - Ma Cherie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shooter
vs
Pendragon

187 cm
31
256 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

195 cm
35
253 lbs
12 - 38 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Six Shooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharius Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon misses with a takedown
and Shooter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pendragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shooter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Shooter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pendragon tries to buck Shooter off but Shooter is having none of it.
Shooter working the head and body with strikes.
Pendragon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pendragon is trying to buck Shooter off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shooter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pendragon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Six Shooter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Six Shooter made sure he mentioned Resistance, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). F has chosen shortest man in world as his entrance music. Professor F has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Souza
vs
F

193 cm
32
265 lbs
21 - 20 - 0

150 cm
34
264 lbs
35 - 25 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Souza looking to score a takedown here. F is defending well but Souza drives through and ends up in F's guard.

F had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
Souza lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now F is on top in guard.

Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. F gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
F content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
F would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
F not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
F wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Souza feints and as F raises his hands in defense, Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
F manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
F's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

F content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Souza has locked up a guillotine! Souza's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? F is holding on here and Souza must be using up a lot of energy. F has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Souza gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paolo Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Vennamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vennamo's entrance music is Bacchuksen tiellä. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Veldrane Sengir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Vennamo
vs
Sengir

195 cm
23
240 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

193 cm
28
248 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Vennamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sengir shoots in for a takedown but Vennamo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vennamo throws a body punch but Sengir moves out of range.
Sengir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vennamo circles away.
Vennamo thows a body shot but no joy.
Vennamo lands a nice shot to the body.
Vennamo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sengir counters with a single leg into guard. Vennamo didn't expect that.
Vennamo wants to get back to his feet but Sengir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vennamo is working an open guard so Sengir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sengir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sengir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vennamo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sengir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vennamo!
Vennamo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sengir controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sengir fails to take his opponent's back.
Sengir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vennamo is looking to escape.

Sengir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vennamo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vennamo shrugs it off.
Vennamo is looking to improve his position but Sengir isn't that keen on the idea.
Sengir trying to control but Vennamo is having none of it.

Sengir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vennamo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vennamo shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir trying to control but Vennamo is having none of it.
Vennamo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sengir controlling the pace for now.
Sengir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vennamo regains half guard.

Sengir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vennamo sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir is trying to control. Vennamo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Vennamo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sengir.
Sengir is pressing down on Vennamo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vennamo is holding on for now.
Vennamo wants to get back to his feet.
Sengir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vennamo manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sengir drops back looking for a leg! Vennamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vennamo manages to kick Sengir off! Sengir jumps back into Vennamo's guard.

Vennamo wriggles free and stands up.
Vennamo misses with a two punch combination.
Sengir dives in and grabs Vennamo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vennamo pushes down on Sengir's head and hops out.
Heikki Vennamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vennamo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vennamo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sengir shoots in for a double leg but Vennamo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sengir throws the left hand but Vennamo avoids the punch easily.
Sengir looks for a takedown but Vennamo sprawls well.
Vennamo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Veldrane Sengir has been cut.
Sengir shoots for a double leg takedown but Vennamo sprawls well. He's pushed Sengir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vennamo lands a jab to the head.
Vennamo cracks a nice hook into Sengir's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vennamo misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Vennamo does no damage.
Vennamo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vennamo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vennamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vennamo swinging wildly here.
Sengir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vennamo finds it's way round the side to connect with Sengir's head.
Sengir looks for a takedown but Vennamo sprawls well.
Heikki Vennamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Sengir misses the shot to the body.
Vennamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sengir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vennamo.
Sengir shoots in looking for a takedown but Vennamo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sengir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vennamo. No joy for Sengir on that attempt.
Vennamo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sengir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sengir trying to control the action but Vennamo is working from the bottom.
Vennamo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vennamo is trying to keep Sengir in close.
Sengir wants to stand but Vennamo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sengir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo trying to keep a closed guard but Sengir is proving a slippery customer.
Vennamo is looking to stand up but Sengir isn't so interested in that idea.
Sengir trying to control the position from guard on top but Vennamo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Heikki Vennamo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vennamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Heikki Vennamo is winning the standup battle so far.
Vennamo misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vennamo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sengir's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Sengir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vennamo misses with a two punch combination.

Sengir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vennamo wants to control but Sengir is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vennamo gets back to full guard.
Vennamo seems keen to control Sengir's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Vennamo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veldrane Sengir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vennamo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vennamo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sengir has his takedown stuffed
and Vennamo counters with a series of strikes. Sengir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vennamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Vennamo does no damage.
Sengir tries to clinch but Vennamo is having none of it.
Sengir tries to clinch but Vennamo is having none of it.
Sengir shoots in for a double leg but Vennamo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heikki Vennamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Sengir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vennamo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sengir somewhat.
Vennamo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sengir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir is looking to clinch.
Heikki Vennamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vennamo lands with a right hand.

That has opened up Veldrane Sengir's cut even more.
Vennamo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Vennamo as Sengir shoots in.
Sengir tries to clinch
and Vennamo counters with a three punch combo that has Sengir backing up. Sengir nods at Vennamo to acknowledge the strikes.
Sengir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

The cut above Veldrane Sengir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vennamo throws a nice looking combination but Sengir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vennamo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sengir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sengir misses with a punch to the body.
Sengir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vennamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sengir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vennamo sprawls well. Vennamo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sengir gets slowly back to his feet.
Vennamo lands a nice hook to Sengir's body. Sengir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vennamo misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sengir shoots in looking for a takedown but Vennamo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sengir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sengir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vennamo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vennamo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vennamo lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vennamo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vennamo connects with a body shot.
Vennamo throws a combination. Sengir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Veldrane Sengir's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vennamo scores with a nice right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Veldrane Sengir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heikki Vennamo!
After winning the bout, Heikki Vennamo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazyli Poniatowski (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.

Gaston
vs
Poniatowski

194 cm
29
250 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bazyli Poniatowski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poniatowski avoids the head kick by Gaston.
Gaston avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Gaston.
Gaston misses with a series of wild punches.
Poniatowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poniatowski misses with a double jab.
Poniatowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poniatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poniatowski blocks a head kick by Gaston.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Poniatowski blocks a head kick by Gaston.
Poniatowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gaston.
Gaston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poniatowski tries to land a leg kick but Gaston saw it coming and moves away.
Poniatowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick and Poniatowski moves out of range easily.
Gaston throws a body kick that misses.
Poniatowski swinging wildly here.

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

Poniatowski is rocked!

It looks like Bazyli Poniatowski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Poniatowski does no damage.
Poniatowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaston finish him?
Gaston looks for the body kick but Poniatowski saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Poniatowski.
Poniatowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Poniatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poniatowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Poniatowski misses with a straight left.
Poniatowski avoids the head kick by Gaston.
Poniatowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Poniatowski throws a sloppy head kick and Gaston moves out of range easily.
Gaston looks to throw a body kick
and Poniatowski counters with a three punch combo that has Gaston backing up. Gaston nods at Poniatowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
Gaston moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gaston blocks the low kick.

Oooooh!!! Gaston has knocked Poniatowski down with a huge combo! Gaston steps away and waves a wobbly Poniatowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Poniatowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaston can pounce on him.
Poniatowski 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.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
Poniatowski motions for Gaston to come forward. Poniatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaston dodges the punch combination from Poniatowski.
Poniatowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaston circles away quickly and effectively.
Poniatowski looks gassed!
Gaston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poniatowski in his tracks.
Gaston throws a head kick that Poniatowski semi-blocks.
Poniatowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Poniatowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gaston wants to stand and escape but Poniatowski is having none of it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski throws a head kick that misses.
Gaston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poniatowski under the eye.
Gaston misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Poniatowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Gaston misses.
A head kick misses from Gaston.
Gaston throws a head kick but Poniatowski moves out of range.
Poniatowski misses with a few strikes there.
Gaston pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gaston drives through and clinches with Poniatowski against the cage.
Poniatowski prevents Gaston from breaking the clinch.

Gaston breaks from the clinch.
Poniatowski tries to bum rush Gaston with a series of wild strikes but Gaston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Gaston.
Poniatowski cracks Gaston with an open hand slap.

It looks like Nick Gaston has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poniatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poniatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Poniatowski throws a head kick but Gaston moves out of range.
Gaston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gaston throws a head kick but Poniatowski moves out of range.
Poniatowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Poniatowski 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.
Gaston walks into a stiff left hand from Poniatowski.
Gaston lands a nice hook to Poniatowski's body. Poniatowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poniatowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poniatowski throws a series of punches but Gaston avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Gaston.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gaston dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gaston avoids the head kick by Poniatowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaston. Poniatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaston throws a leg kick which misses Poniatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Poniatowski tries to avoid it.
Gaston throws the kick towards the body but Poniatowski avoids it.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
Gaston wants to clinch up but Poniatowski keeps it at a distance.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
Poniatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poniatowski checks a leg kick.
Gaston stuns Poniatowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaston is looking to clinch.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poniatowski is breathing heavily.
Poniatowski looks to land a combination but Gaston avoids it well.
Gaston tries to clinch but Poniatowski is having none of it.
Poniatowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gaston pushes Poniatowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Poniatowski is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston is trying to break free.
Poniatowski is trying to break free.
Gaston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poniatowski has him pressed against the cage.
Gaston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poniatowski can do to turn this around?

Gaston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaston lands with a nice body kick.
Gaston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaston throws a head kick but Poniatowski moves out of range.
Poniatowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poniatowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaston.
Gaston thumps Poniatowski with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gaston throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Poniatowski stumbling backwards into the cage! Poniatowski bounces back off the cage towards Gaston, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Gaston lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Gaston celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Gaston!
Nick Gaston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Springfield HW Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hurt me. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hanayama
vs
Tolonen

180 cm
27
279 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

205 cm
29
275 lbs
13 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tolonen defends it nicely.
Hanayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tauno Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanayama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Hanayama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tolonen circles away.
Hanayama looks for a takedown but Tolonen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Hanayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanayama circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Tolonen clobbers Hanayama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown but Tolonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanayama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanayama shoots in and drives through. Tolonen sprawls well.

Hanayama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanayama postures up in Tolonen's guard and throws a big left but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen is pulling down on Hanayama's head to control his posture.
Hanayama is working Tolonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tolonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanayama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanayama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanayama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tolonen keeping full guard, as Hanayama tries to pass.
Hanayama throwing strikes from guard but Tolonen blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama is looking to work some ground and pound but Tolonen has wrist control.
Tolonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanayama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanayama wants to get back to full guard.
Hanayama is not content to let Tolonen control the position.
Hanayama tries to roll over but Tolonen keeps him under control.
Hanayama is working hard here to advance position.
Hanayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanayama.
Hanayama throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Hanayama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Tolonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanayama is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanayama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanayama tries to get out of the position.
Tolonen stalling away here and it's allowed Hanayama to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hanayama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanayama looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanayama, not yet.
Hanayama is looking to sweep but instead, Tolonen has passed into half guard.
Hanayama is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanayama gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen preventing the sweep.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Hanayama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hanayama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tauno Tolonen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Tolonen as Hanayama shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kazuo Hanayama will probably get the nod.
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.

Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Tolonen jabs at Hanayama's body.
No luck for Hanayama with that takedown attempt.
Tolonen throws a nice looking combination but Hanayama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tolonen connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hanayama! He's out on his feet! Tolonen rushes in and drops Hanayama with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tauno Tolonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willabee Raggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willabee Raggs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Raggs
vs
Crichton

191 cm
28
255 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

150 cm
33
286 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willabee Raggs !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Crichton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crichton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raggs under the eye.

It looks like Willabee Raggs has been cut.
Crichton throws a shot from downtown. Raggs moves away and avoids it.
Crichton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raggs scores with a jab to the body.
Raggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crichton.
Crichton takes one on the button.

It looks like Michael Crichton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crichton pushes Raggs away with a front kick.
Crichton throws a push kick but Raggs slaps the foot to one side.
Raggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crichton!
Crichton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raggs counters with a left to the body.
Crichton moves forwards but Raggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crichton throws a body punch but Raggs moves out of range.
Crichton throws a solid leg kick but Raggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crichton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton doesn't manage to clinch there - Raggs circles away.
Crichton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crichton misses with a hook. Raggs ducked under it nicely.

Crichton ducks straight into an uppercut from Raggs and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Crichton manages to regain guard straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crichton keeping full guard, as Raggs tries to pass.
Raggs is in close to Crichton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Raggs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crichton, who protects the arm well.
Crichton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggs landing a few strikes.
Crichton taking punishment in the form of punches.

Crichton is rocked!
Raggs lands a huge shot from side control! Crichton is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willabee Raggs !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malal Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Prime
vs
Fulcher

181 cm
25
236 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malal Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fulcher clinches with his opponent.
Prime lands a body punch.
Prime lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Prime avoids a wild elbow strike from Fulcher.
Fulcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fulcher scores with a shoulder strike.
Prime tries to land knees in the clinch but Fulcher avoids the damage to the body.
Fulcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Prime avoids the damage to the body.
Fulcher throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fulcher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prime's brow.
Prime scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Berry Fulcher has been cut.
Fulcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Prime is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fulcher avoids it.
Prime tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prime is trying to break the clinch but Fulcher has him pressed against the cage.
Prime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fulcher avoids it.
Fulcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fulcher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prime's brow.
Prime tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prime looking to throw knees to the head but Fulcher is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime tries to land knees in the clinch but Fulcher avoids the damage to the body.
Fulcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fulcher landing knees to the head.
Fulcher blocks an uppercut.
Prime throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fulcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fulcher's elbow.
Prime with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fulcher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prime.
Prime lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Prime is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime looking to throw knees to the head but Fulcher is blocking nicely.
Prime with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fulcher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Prime eats them both and turns towards Fulcher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fulcher sprawls well. Fulcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prime gets slowly back to his feet.
Fulcher scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prime gets a clinch.
Fulcher is stalling here.
Fulcher lands a nice elbow.
Fulcher unloads a knee to the mid-section. Prime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Prime takes an elbow to the temple.
Fulcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fulcher lands a nice elbow.
Fulcher scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Fulcher.
Fulcher lands an elbow inside that Prime shrugs off.
Fulcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fulcher lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fulcher.
Prime takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Fulcher.
Fulcher scores with a hook to the body.
Fulcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Prime in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fulcher pushes Prime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fulcher lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fulcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fulcher with a knee to the head.
Fulcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fulcher lands a good knee to the midsection. Prime won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fulcher.
Fulcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fulcher lands a damaging elbow.
Fulcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prime looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fulcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fulcher.
Prime is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fulcher is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malal Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fulcher effectively controlling the action here.
Fulcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fulcher lands with a left to the head.
Fulcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prime's face.
Fulcher stalling.
Prime tries a knee to the head but Fulcher blocks it.
Fulcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Prime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fulcher avoids it.
Fulcher managing to block the knees to the body from Prime.
Prime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fulcher with a knee to the head.
Fulcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Prime avoids the damage to the body.
Prime takes an elbow to the temple.
Prime tries to land knees in the clinch but Fulcher avoids the damage to the body.
Fulcher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berry Fulcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berry Fulcher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Prime tries to move into range but Fulcher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fulcher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Prime gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fulcher gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berry Fulcher!
A relieved looking Berry Fulcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Crashing Mashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VooDoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VooDoo Daddy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crashing Mashin
vs
Daddy

196 cm
32
265 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

215 cm
32
275 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Crashing Mashin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, VooDoo Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daddy slips a jab and a cross from Crashing Mashin.
Crashing Mashin misses with a double jab.
Daddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crashing Mashin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Daddy.
Daddy throws a head kick that misses.
Daddy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crashing Mashin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Crashing Mashin gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crashing Mashin uses his free foot to push down on Daddy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daddy.
Daddy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daddy is squirming around, avoiding Crashing Mashin's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crashing Mashin content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crashing Mashin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Daddy tries to lock up and control but Crashing Mashin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crashing Mashin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daddy is looking to escape.
Daddy tries to hold on but Crashing Mashin pushes him away.
Crashing Mashin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Daddy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daddy is squirming around, avoiding Crashing Mashin's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crashing Mashin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crashing Mashin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daddy hang on?
Daddy is trying desperately to improve position.
Crashing Mashin lands with some strikes.
Crashing Mashin is landing with some decent strikes but Daddy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Daddy is rocked!
Crashing Mashin postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Daddy out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Crashing Mashin goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renato Crashing Mashin!
Renato Crashing Mashin gave a mention to Springfield HW Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the cage accompanied by canceled forever 125. Marko has chosen Get Back - Ludacris as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barnett
vs
Marko

210 cm
27
280 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

225 cm
31
279 lbs
28 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute

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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 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Marko.
Nice shot by Marko.
Barnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruiner Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marko looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Marko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marko misses the shot to the body.
Barnett throws out a powerful jab.
Barnett wants to slow Marko down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Barnett.
Marko with a jab.
Barnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marko.
Barnett takes a swing at Marko's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnett misses with a hook. Marko ducked under it nicely.
Barnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marko 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.
Barnett looks to throw the jab but Marko is out of range.
Barnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marko.
Marko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnett with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett looks to land a body kick but Marko moved away.
Marko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnett.
Barnett looks to throw a body kick
and Barnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marko misses with a low kick as Barnett jumps back.
Marko throws a hook but Barnett blocks it.
Barnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett swings for the body but Marko moves out of range.
Marko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnett throws the left hand but Marko avoids the punch easily.
Marko thuds a left hand into Barnett's body.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Marko lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marko. That's going to slow Barnett down.
Barnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Marko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnett throws a right hand that misses
and Marko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnett throws a hook but Marko blocks it.
Marko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnett.
Marko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marko finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnett's head.
Marko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett walks into a straight right hand from Marko.
Marko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

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

It looks like Ruiner Barnett has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marko lands with a hook. Barnett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marko cracks Barnett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Marko sends Barnett crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marko is motioning to the referee to let Barnett up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Barnett is rocked!
Barnett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marko.
Oh Barnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnett seems to have got his legs back now.
Marko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Marko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnett sprawling to the canvas! Barnett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marko finish him?!
Marko throws a powerful right kick. Barnett tried to block low but the kick was high! Barnett was taken right off of his feet! Marko jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cain Marko!
During a confident post fight interview, Cain Marko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.