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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen BJ Penn as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Johnson
vs
Penn

165 cm
34
147 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

175 cm
30
148 lbs
24 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.

Johnson pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penn walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Johnson clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying to stall.
Penn is trying to break free.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Penn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.

Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Johnson winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Penn is in trouble!
Johnson 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.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Penn misses.
Penn slips a straight right by Johnson.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Bj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Johnson feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Penn!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Penn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!
Penn landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Penn looking to finish with strikes here!
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Penn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn landing punches.
Penn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Penn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penn throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.

Johnson clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.

Johnson jumps guard.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bj Penn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Penn.
Bj Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson jumps guard but Penn stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.

Johnson pulls Penn into guard.
Penn trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Jack Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bj Penn.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Penn!
A less than humble Bj Penn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Filcic
vs
Vilkuttaja

178 cm
32
157 lbs
19 - 22 - 0

189 cm
29
279 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkuttaja scores with the left hand. Filcic knows he should have avoided that one.
Filcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkuttaja scores with a nice right hand.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Filcic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Filcic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vilkuttaja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vilkuttaja struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Filcic postures up.
Vilkuttaja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vilkuttaja is looking for a sweep. Filcic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filcic wants to pass to mount but Vilkuttaja is defending the position.
Vilkuttaja controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Filcic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Filcic misses with a double jab.
Filcic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vilkuttaja as he jumps to the side.
Vilkuttaja lands with a hook. Filcic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Filcic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filcic is pulling down on Vilkuttaja's head. It's preventing any offense from Vilkuttaja, at least for the moment.
Filcic keeping full guard, as Vilkuttaja tries to pass.
Filcic looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic can't keep his opponent in guard - Vilkuttaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Filcic is trying to get back to full guard.

Vilkuttaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Filcic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vilkuttaja thows a huge punch but Filcic dodges it nicely.
Filcic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilkuttaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Vilkuttaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filcic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic trying to hold on to Vilkuttaja's head to control him but Vilkuttaja postures up.
Filcic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilkuttaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filcic's head.
Vilkuttaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Vilkuttaja is looking for a kimura here.
Vilkuttaja with the ground and pound but Filcic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vilkuttaja wants to control from the top but Filcic keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vilkuttaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filcic being controlled here, momentarily.
Vilkuttaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Filcic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilkuttaja postures up.
Vilkuttaja looking to pass the guard.
Vilkuttaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vilkuttaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Filcic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilkuttaja.
Filcic delivers a nice body kick.
Vilkuttaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Filcic tries to sprawl out of it but Vilkuttaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Filcic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja swings for the body but Filcic moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vilkuttaja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Filcic shoots in looking for a takedown but Vilkuttaja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filcic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Vilkuttaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilkuttaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filcic.
Vilkuttaja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vilkuttaja tries to bum rush Filcic with a series of wild strikes but Filcic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandro Filcic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Filcic scores with a punch to the head.
Vilkuttaja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filcic moves into range and clinches up with Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja is looking for a takedown.
Vilkuttaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Filcic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murheellinen Vilkuttaja.
Some wild striking there from Filcic.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Filcic misses.
Filcic defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Filcic moves out of range as Vilkuttaja strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
Filcic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filcic works Vilkuttaja's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja moves forwards but Filcic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Filcic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vilkuttaja looks to throw the jab but Filcic is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filcic looks to land a combination but Vilkuttaja avoids it well.
Filcic drops his hands momentarily and Vilkuttaja takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vilkuttaja might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filcic scores with a three punch combo!
Vilkuttaja jabs Filcic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilkuttaja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Filcic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vilkuttaja throws out a loose jab but Filcic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook but Filcic avoids it easily.
Filcic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vilkuttaja slips a jab and a cross from Filcic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vilkuttaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja with a jab.
Filcic misses with a wild body shot.
Vilkuttaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Vilkuttaja scores a takedown into full mount!
Vilkuttaja landing strikes from the mount.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filcic wants to control but Vilkuttaja is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vilkuttaja is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Filcic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Filcic shrugs it off.
Vilkuttaja avoids the attempt from Filcic to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vilkuttaja lands with some strikes.

Vilkuttaja looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vilkuttaja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vilkuttaja wants to control the pace but Filcic is squirming around nicely.
Filcic is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vilkuttaja landing strikes, looking to finish!

Vilkuttaja is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Vilkuttaja extends the arm and Filcic is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanla Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Singh
vs
Casados

225 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 9 - 1

195 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tanla Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Casados!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Casados shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Casados.
Casados looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Casados is trying for a kimura here. Singh looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Casados wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Casados!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Eighteen
vs
Viking

185 cm
27
195 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

205 cm
26
249 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eighteen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viking throws a jab when Eighteen was well out of range.
Viking slips under a jab from Eighteen.
Eighteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eighteen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.

Eighteen clinches.
Viking wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eighteen has him pressed against the cage.
Eighteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eighteen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Viking has had enough of the clinch but Eighteen keeps him there for the moment.
Viking tries to circle away but Eighteen has him pinned against the cage.
Eighteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Eighteen.
A frustrated look appears on Viking's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eighteen stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen lands a body punch.
Viking looks gassed!
Eighteen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Eighteen cracks Viking with a nice body shot.
Eighteen lands an uppercut.
Eighteen is working Viking over against the cage.
Eighteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eighteen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eighteen scores with a nice hook to the 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!
Eighteen is pushing Viking up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Viking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eighteen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viking is trying to force a seperation but Eighteen has the dominant position.
Viking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viking takes a shot to the head.
Viking is trying to break the clinch but Eighteen is controlling him.
Viking takes a shot to the head.
Viking is trying to break free.
Eighteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eighteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen lands a shot to the body.
Eighteen prevents Viking from breaking the clinch.
Eighteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eighteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eighteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eighteen cracks Viking with a nice body shot.
Eighteen scores with a hook to the body.
Eighteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viking takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Eighteen.
A short left from Eighteen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eighteen lands a body punch.
Viking is trying to push Eighteen away but Eighteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eighteen scores with a hook to the body.
Eighteen lands with a left to the head.
Eighteen controlling the action here for a moment.
Eighteen pushes Viking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Eighteen - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Eighteen.
Viking being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Eighteen.
A right hand to the body from Eighteen.
Good body shot from Eighteen.
Eighteen just leaning against Viking, taking a breather.
Eighteen is working Viking over against the cage.
Eighteen pushes Viking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Eighteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Eighteen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eighteen digs a right hand underneath Viking's ribcage. Viking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eighteen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eighteen lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Eighteen.
Eighteen works on Viking's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eighteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eighteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eighteen lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Eighteen.
Viking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viking tries to circle away but Eighteen has him pinned against the cage.
Eighteen lands a nice uppercut.
Eighteen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eighteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
A body shot lands from Eighteen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Eighteen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Eighteen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Viking wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Eighteen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Eighteen scores with a body shot.
Eighteen throws a hook but Viking blocks it.
Eighteen throws a big shot that misses.
Norwegian Viking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eighteen throws the left hand but Viking avoids the punch easily.
Eighteen throws a head kick but Viking moves out of range.
Eighteen thows a left - swing and a miss!

Eighteen rushes Viking and presses him up against the cage.
Eighteen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eighteen lands a body shot.
Eighteen prevents Viking from breaking the clinch.
Viking letting Eighteen take a breather here.
Viking wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Eighteen.
Eighteen has Viking pushed against the cage.
Eighteen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viking or not.
Viking wants to break free but Eighteen has control.
Eighteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viking is breathing heavily.
Eighteen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Eighteen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good body shot from Eighteen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eighteen.
Eighteen lands a 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!
Eighteen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eighteen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viking letting Eighteen take a breather here.
Eighteen lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Eighteen.
Eighteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eighteen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen presses Viking against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eighteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eighteen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eighteen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viking up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Eighteen.
Eighteen scores with a hook to the body.
Eighteen effectively controlling the action here.
Eighteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eighteen taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Eighteen as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Eighteen.
Eighteen lands a left hand.
Eighteen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Eighteen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eighteen.
Eighteen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Viking's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Eighteen presses Viking against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eighteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Eighteen lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eighteen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Eighteen lands a right hand.
Eighteen stalling in the clinch.
Eighteen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eighteen lands with a short shot to the head.
Eighteen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eighteen works on Viking's body with a couple of short punches.
Eighteen gets through Viking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Eighteen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eighteen.
Eighteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viking can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Eighteen.
Eighteen lands with a short shot to the head.

Viking is rocked!
A short right from Eighteen.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Eighteen finish him?
Eighteen digs a right hand underneath Viking's ribcage. Viking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eighteen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eighteen digs a right hand into Viking's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viking's gas tank.
Eighteen gets through Viking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eighteen pushes Viking back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eighteen dips a shoulder and cracks Viking with a mighty uppercut! Viking falls back against the cage and Eighteen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Viking is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Eighteen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Eighteen!
A victorious Dave Eighteen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serge Sarkisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarkisyan comes to the cage accompanied by George Michael - Careless Whisper. Japa Kaka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Serge Sarkisyan's chin.

Sarkisyan
vs
Kaka

186 cm
29
218 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

190 cm
33
275 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serge Sarkisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sarkisyan lands a jab to the nose.
Sarkisyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serge Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaka dodges the punch combination from Sarkisyan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaka. Sarkisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarkisyan throws out the jab.
Sarkisyan dodges the punch combination from Kaka.
Kaka throws a right and a left that Sarkisyan avoids nicely.
Kaka cracks Sarkisyan with a good jab.
Sarkisyan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarkisyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaka.
Sarkisyan loads up on a big right hand but Kaka slips the punch.
Kaka blocks a head kick by Sarkisyan.
Kaka avoids the head kick by Sarkisyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka misses with an uppercut.
Sarkisyan loads up on a big right hand but Kaka slips the punch.
Kaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Serge Sarkisyan has been cut.
Kaka misses with a few strikes there.
Sarkisyan throws a head kick that misses.
Kaka blocks a head kick by Sarkisyan.
Kaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarkisyan can pounce on him.
Sarkisyan misses with a body kick.
Sarkisyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaka.
Kaka slips a jab from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan connects with a single shot there.
Kaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Sarkisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaka blocks the body kick.
Sarkisyan tries to score with a low kick but Kaka moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan misses with a body kick.
Sarkisyan connects with a crisp jab.

Sarkisyan pushes Kaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Sarkisyan prevents Kaka from breaking the clinch.
Sarkisyan lands an uppercut.
Kaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sarkisyan.
Kaka is trying to break free.
Sarkisyan goes for a takedown attempt but Kaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serge Sarkisyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaka throws a body punch but Sarkisyan moves out of range.
Kaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarkisyan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kaka.
Sarkisyan throws a push kick but Kaka slaps the foot to one side.
Sarkisyan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Kaka blocks it.
Sarkisyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarkisyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarkisyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarkisyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaka.
Sarkisyan lands a head shot.
Kaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarkisyan thows a leg kick but Kaka checks it
and Kaka counters with a one-two 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!
Sarkisyan swings for the body but Kaka moves out of range.

Kaka drops Sarkisyan with a left right combo! Kaka follows him down to the ground into side control.

Sarkisyan is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Kaka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Sarkisyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarkisyan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kaka swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Japa Kaka!
Japa Kaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Rosales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers has chosen We Run This - Missy Elliot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rosales
vs
Powers

175 cm
30
137 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

184 cm
32
147 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Rosales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Rosales on that attempt.

Rosales drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rosales drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rosales as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Powers screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rosales! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thiago Rosales!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barby Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hogin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to real american. Girl has chosen You're my heart, You're me soul as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hogin
vs
Girl

170 cm
34
276 lbs
56 - 23 - 2

180 cm
30
240 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 56 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barby Girl!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Barby Girl has been cut.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
Girl closes the distance and clinches up with Hogin, looking for a takedown. Girl pushes Hogin against the cage but Hogin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hogin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Girl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hogin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hogin lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girl is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hogin off and has taken his back!
Will Girl go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hogin wants to escape the position.
Hogin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Girl prevents Hogin from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogin is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girl wants to get back to his feet.
Hogin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girl is thwarting Hogin's attempts to control the position.
Girl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Hogin drops Girl with a beautiful combination! Girl stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hogin is looking for the KO!

That has opened up Barby Girl's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girl avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Hogin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

The cut above Barby Girl's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Girl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogin counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Girl badly! He tries to strike back but Hogin puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Girl out cold! Oh man, Girl will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hulk Hogin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

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