Gold Standard Fight Night 41 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey MacNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Ain't No Grave. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacNamara
vs
Sharp

156 cm
27
154 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

178 cm
35
180 lbs
28 - 27 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey MacNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacNamara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sharp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacNamara tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp scores with the left hand. MacNamara knows he should have avoided that one.
MacNamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sharp throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara misses with an uppercut

and Sharp moves into the clinch.
Sharp lands a left hand.

Sharp gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, MacNamara regains guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
MacNamara keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but MacNamara has wrist control.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacNamara trying to control the position.
Sharp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp works over MacNamara with some ground and pound from guard.
Sharp advances to half guard.
MacNamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharp.
Sharp lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacNamara defending well though.
MacNamara trying to control but Sharp postures up.
Sharp controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the head.
MacNamara wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sharp.
Sharp lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacNamara tries to hold on but Sharp pushes him away.
Sharp misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sharp misses with a head shot.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacNamara taking shots to the head.
Sharp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MacNamara because Sharp loaded up on that one.
MacNamara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sharp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throwing strikes here but MacNamara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sharp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. MacNamara looks a forlorn figure.
Sharp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

MacNamara is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sharp! MacNamara is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christopher Sharp!

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Alarcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Alarcon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Povetkin
vs
Alarcon

185 cm
30
187 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

185 cm
32
180 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

160!

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Alarcon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alarcon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alarcon lands a slapping body shot.
Alarcon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Povetkin.
Jab, jab by Alarcon - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Alarcon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Povetkin tried to score with a low kick but Alarcon checks it.
Alarcon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Alarcon cracks a nice hook into Povetkin's ribs.
Povetkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alarcon.
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!
Povetkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alarcon.
Povetkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Povetkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Povetkin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alarcon counters with a nice body shot.
Oscar Alarcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alarcon scores with a hook.
Povetkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alarcon.
A jab from Alarcon misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin misses with a few strikes there.
Povetkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin misses with a head kick.
Alarcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alarcon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Povetkin counters with a straight right hand.
Povetkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alarcon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Povetkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alarcon throws a nice looking combination but Povetkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Povetkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Povetkin tries to land a front kick but Alarcon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alarcon thumps Povetkin with a low kick.
Alarcon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Povetkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alarcon misses the jab.
Povetkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alarcon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Povetkin!
Povetkin wants to slow Alarcon down by chopping away at his legs.
Alarcon throws the left hand but Povetkin avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Povetkin misses its intended target.
Povetkin looks to land a body kick but Alarcon moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Alarcon as he connects with a hook.
Povetkin slips under a jab.
Alarcon just misses with a punch to the body.
Alarcon misses with an uppercut.
Povetkin walks into a jab.
Povetkin scores with a nice head shot.
Povetkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alarcon.
A jab from Alarcon misses.
Povetkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alarcon throws out the jab.
Alarcon misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alarcon misses with a lunging right hand
and Povetkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Povetkin throws out a powerful jab.
Alarcon moves out of range as Povetkin strikes.
Alarcon looks to land a left hand but Povetkin moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Povetkin.
Alarcon throws a right hand that misses
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Povetkin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Povetkin throws a head kick but Alarcon moves out of range.
Alarcon misses with a head kick.
Alarcon throws out a loose jab but Povetkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povetkin connects with a jab.
Alarcon misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Povetkin.
A slow jab from Alarcon misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Povetkin lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Alarcon misses.
Alarcon takes one on the button.
Povetkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Alarcon misses.
Alarcon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Povetkin. Povetkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Povetkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alarcon on the side of the head.
Povetkin throws a big shot that misses.
Alarcon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alarcon looks winded!
Alarcon misses with a hook
and Povetkin counters with a two punch combo.
Alarcon ducks right into an uppercut from Povetkin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alarcon misses with an uppercut
and Povetkin counters with a nice uppercut.

Alarcon is rocked!
Povetkin throws a head kick that misses
and Alarcon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Povetkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Povetkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alarcon throws a solid leg kick but Povetkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alarcon.
Povetkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alarcon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Povetkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alarcon.
A bone on bone clash there as Alarcon blocks the leg kick.
Povetkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alarcon on the side of the head.
Alarcon misses with a hook.
Povetkin thumps Alarcon with a low kick.
Povetkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Povetkin feints and then cracks Alarcon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alarcon down.
Alarcon 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.
Povetkin thuds his shin into the meat of Alarcon's side.
Alarcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Povetkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alarcon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Povetkin is out of range.
Povetkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. Alarcon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alarcon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon throws a jab but it's blocked by Povetkin.
Alarcon throws a solid leg kick but Povetkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alarcon.
Povetkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Povetkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Povetkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alarcon.
Alarcon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Povetkin counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Povetkin.
Alarcon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Povetkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Povetkin tries to score with a low kick but Alarcon moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Povetkin. Those never looked like landing.
Alarcon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Povetkin.
Alarcon misses with a lunging right hand
and Povetkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Povetkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon slips a jab and a cross from Povetkin.
Povetkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Povetkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Povetkin as he checks the leg kick.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Alarcon.
Povetkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alarcon manages to avoid it.
Povetkin misses with a straight right.
Povetkin misses with a looping right.
Povetkin thumps Alarcon with a low kick.
Alarcon misses with a jab to the body
and Povetkin counters with a thumping low kick.
Alarcon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Povetkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Povetkin thuds a left hand into Alarcon's body.
Alarcon checks a low kick from Povetkin.
Alarcon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a shot from downtown. Alarcon moves away and avoids it.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Alarcon.
Alarcon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alarcon tried to score with a low kick but Povetkin checks it.
Alarcon tries to clinch but Povetkin moves away
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Povetkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alarcon at a distance.
Alarcon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Povetkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Alarcon should have avoided that one.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Povetkin.
Alarcon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Povetkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alarcon throws a nice looking combination but Povetkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Alexander Povetkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Povetkin catches Alarcon right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Povetkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alarcon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Povetkin.
Alarcon avoids the head kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alarcon has time to react.
Povetkin throws a shot to the body.
Alarcon throws a jab when Povetkin was well out of range.
Povetkin looks to land a combination but Alarcon avoids it well.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. Alarcon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alarcon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Povetkin scores with a punch to the head.
Povetkin slips a straight right by Alarcon.
Povetkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Povetkin throws a wild body kick that Alarcon sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Povetkin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alarcon misses with a lunging right hand
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick.
Alarcon avoids the head kick by Povetkin.
Alarcon scores with a nice body kick.
Povetkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Povetkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alarcon throws out the jab.
Povetkin checks a low kick from Alarcon.
Povetkin throws a hook but Alarcon avoids it easily.
Povetkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Povetkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alarcon can do to turn this around?
Alarcon 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.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alarcon.
Alarcon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alarcon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Povetkin has got the better of the exchanges.
Good standup being displayed there by Povetkin as he connects with a hook.
Povetkin lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Povetkin dips to his left and cracks Alarcon with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Alarcon.
Alarcon throws a hook to the side of Povetkin's head but Povetkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Povetkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Alarcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Povetkin misses with a body kick.
Povetkin wants to land a leg kick but Alarcon is out of range.
Povetkin scores with a jab to the head.
Alarcon throws out a leg kick but Povetkin moves out of range and Alarcon only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Alarcon blocks the leg kick.
Povetkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alarcon clobbers Povetkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alarcon lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a series of punches but Alarcon avoids them all with ease.
Alarcon clobbers Povetkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Povetkin.
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!
Alarcon moves out of range of the body kick.
Povetkin staying out of range there.
Alarcon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands a jab-cross combination.
Povetkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Povetkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Povetkin, right into the meat.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alarcon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Alarcon.
Alarcon fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander Povetkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Povetkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alarcon throws an off balance right hand
and Povetkin counters with a good low kick that Alarcon was not able to check.
Alarcon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alarcon misses with a hook
and Povetkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alarcon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Povetkin lands a slapping body shot.
Alarcon swings widly with a right hand
and Povetkin counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin moves away from the strike by Alarcon.
Alarcon misses with a lunging right hand
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab lands there for Povetkin.
Oscar Alarcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alarcon needs to keep his hands up - Povetkin had a free shot at his head there.
Povetkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Povetkin misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a low kick but Alarcon moves out of range easily.
Povetkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alarcon.
Povetkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Povetkin slips a jab from Alarcon.
Alarcon misses with an uppercut. Povetkin saw that one coming.
Alarcon throws a poor cross that misses
and Povetkin counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alarcon throws a jab when Povetkin was well out of range.
Alarcon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Povetkin throws a head kick that half lands.
Alarcon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Povetkin takes a swing at Alarcon's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Povetkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alarcon throws a series of punches but Povetkin avoids them all with ease.
Povetkin throws a head kick but Alarcon moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Povetkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Povetkin 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Povetkin!
A victorious Alexander Povetkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Package (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zell Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Package comes to the cage accompanied by Wait -- Earshot. Dincht has chosen Fanfare as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zell Dincht acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Package
vs
Dincht

175 cm
28
159 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

179 cm
28
164 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Package!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zell Dincht!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Package scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Package misses with a low kick.
Dincht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Package but Package pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Package tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dincht was well out of range. Poor timing from Package.
Dincht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Package.
Dincht on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Package. Package obviously looking to wear him down.

Dincht shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dincht lands strikes from half guard.
Dincht has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dincht sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Package defending well though.
Package keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht wants to pass the guard but Package is defending well.
Dincht is keen to just control but Package is a slippery customer.
Package is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dincht with the ground and pound but Package uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dincht wants to control from the top but Package keeps moving.
Package working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dincht.
Dincht passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dincht lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dincht working the ground and pound but Package is defending the strikes.
Package prevents Dincht from improving position.

Dincht goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Package has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dincht but great work by Package.
Dincht is trying to control Package's posture but Package avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Package fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dincht avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Package.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dincht is not content to let Package control the position.
Package working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht wants to control but Package postures up.
Dincht sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dincht is concentrating on defense, preventing Package from advancing position.
Dincht is trying to maintain the position but Package is very close to passing his half guard.
Dincht tries to roll over but Package keeps him under control.
Package wants to free his trapped foot but Dincht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dincht is doing well to control the position and prevent Package from advancing to side control.
Dincht is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zell Dincht.

Package darts in and clinches Dincht up against the cage.

Package breaks the clinch.
Package throws a hook to the side of Dincht's head but Dincht sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Package pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Dincht shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Package manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dincht trying to control the position from guard on top but Package is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Package avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dincht lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dincht throws a big elbow that misses.
Dincht with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dincht trying to control the position from guard on top but Package is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dincht might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Package kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zell Dincht dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Package as Dincht shoots in.
Package lands a leg kick that knocks Dincht off balance momentarily.
Dincht gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Package.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Package but Package pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dincht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Package drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Package throws a head kick that misses.
Package tries a low kick but Dincht avoids it.

Dincht moves into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Package throws a shot to the body.

Package fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dincht sprawls well initially but Package persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dincht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Package's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Package's back!

Dincht is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Package taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dincht.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zell Dincht!
Zell Dincht bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go To Sleep - Eminem. 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.

Taylor
vs
Grace

185 cm
30
202 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

182 cm
27
178 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Royce Grace!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
Taylor takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Grace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Grace saw that one coming.

Grace darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Grace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Grace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Grace has hold of one of Taylor's legs. Taylor is fighting the takedown attempt but Grace gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grace wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Grace looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Taylor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grace looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Grace's shoulder, as Grace tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shane Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Grace.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body

and Grace counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Grace is controlling him well.
Taylor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace trying to control from Taylor's half guard. Taylor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grace trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Grace preventing the sweep.
Grace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grace wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grace tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position but Grace is working away.
Grace sneaks back into half guard.

Grace is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Taylor is tapping! Great win for Grace!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royce Grace!
Royce Grace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Melo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Melo
vs
Ivanov

186 cm
26
196 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

182 cm
30
199 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Brute

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergio Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but Melo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Melo throws a low kick, looking for Ivanov's leg but Ivanov calmly moves out of range.
Melo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Melo misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melo is able to avoid easily.
Ivanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melo.
Melo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivanov takes a swing at Melo's ribcage but misses.
Melo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanov is able to avoid easily.
Melo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanov on the side of the head.
Melo feints a jab promting Ivanov to slip. Melo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ivanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Aleksander Ivanov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melo.
Ivanov dodges the punch combination from Melo.
Melo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Melo.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Melo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanov moves out of range as Melo strikes.
A shot to the liver by Melo. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Melo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Melo connects with a solid leg kick.
Melo throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov throws a leg kick
and Melo counters with a nice leg kick.
Ivanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Melo takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Ivanov
and Melo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Melo.
Ivanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov gets through Melo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ivanov misses with the head strike.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Melo controls the action.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Melo controls his hands.
Ivanov wants to break free but Melo has control.
Ivanov tries a body shot but Melo blocks it.
Ivanov tries to break free but Melo pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Melo.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo tries to break free but Ivanov pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanov lands an uppercut.
Melo is trying to break the clinch but Ivanov has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov misses with a knee strike.
Melo blocking some punches.
Ivanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melo avoids it.
Ivanov missing with knees to the body.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Melo blocks it.
Ivanov misses with a knee strike.
Ivanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melo is defending well for now.
Melo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Melo controls the action.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Melo controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo lands a right hand.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melo.
Melo is trying to pull guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivanov missing with knees to the body.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch.
Melo tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Melo.
Ivanov missing with knees to the body.
Ivanov pushes Melo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Melo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Melo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov lands a nice knee to the body.
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 Sergio Melo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Ivanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Melo misses with a looping right.
Ivanov lands a jab.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Melo is having none of it.
Melo throws a solid leg kick but Ivanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melo.
Sloppy strikes from Melo. Those never looked like landing.
Melo misses with the combination.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanov at a distance.
Melo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivanov momentarily.
Melo with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melo's calf.
Melo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanov misses the target.
Sergio Melo is winning the standup battle so far.
Melo lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov misses with a body kick.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melo throws out the jab.
Melo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ivanov throws the left hand but Melo avoids the punch easily.
Melo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Melo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov scores with the left hand. Melo knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Melo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
Ivanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Melo throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Melo scores with a push kick.
Melo throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melo at a distance.
Ivanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melo at a distance.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Melo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ivanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but Melo moved away.
Ivanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Melo misses with a straight right.
Melo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melo moves out of range as Ivanov strikes.
Ivanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Melo thumps Ivanov with a low kick.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov moves out of range as Melo throws a body kick.
Melo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Melo lands.
A shot to the body from Melo misses
and Ivanov counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov throws a lazy head kick
and Melo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Ivanov misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Melo blocks the leg kick.
Ivanov lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melo cracks Ivanov with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Melo lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Melo controls his hands.
Melo lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergio Melo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Ivanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ivanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Melo walks into a straight right hand from Ivanov.
A big right from Melo misses.
Melo lands a nice looking body shot.
Melo misses the jab.
Ivanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Melo. That did some damage!
Melo thows a body shot but no joy.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Melo misses with a low kick as Ivanov jumps back.
Melo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivanov momentarily.
Melo takes one to the side of the head.
Melo misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ivanov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Melo looks for the body kick but Ivanov saw that one coming.
Ivanov looks to land a body kick but Melo moved away.
Ivanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivanov misses with a right hand
and Melo counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but Melo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Melo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Ivanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melo checks a leg kick.
Ivanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Melo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ivanov really felt that one!
Melo tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo with a hook.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but Melo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Ivanov misses
and Melo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanov tried to score with a low kick but Melo checks it.
Ivanov misses with a leg kick.
Melo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanov throws the left hand but Melo avoids the punch easily.
Ivanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from Melo.
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Melo misses with a looping left.
Melo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Melo moves away and avoids it.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Aleksander Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo throws a jab when Ivanov was well out of range.
Ivanov works Melo's body with a nice hook.
Ivanov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ivanov misses with a body kick.
Ivanov throws a leg kick
and Melo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melo.
Ivanov connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down.
Melo throws a low kick but Ivanov avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Melo.
Melo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Melo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sergio Melo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Melo circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melo. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melo's head.
Melo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Melo!
A very excited looking Sergio Melo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrea Hermias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chavez
vs
Hermias

179 cm
35
155 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

170 cm
26
159 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrea Hermias!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hermias misses.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermias misses the shot to the body.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Chavez.
Hermias shoots in for a double leg but Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hermias wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hermias misses its intended target.
Chavez slips under a jab.
Hermias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Hermias saw that one coming.
Hermias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hermias. Those never looked like landing.
Hermias throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez throws a lazy head kick
and Hermias counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermias throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez throws a low kick but Hermias moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hermias.

Hermias tries to keep at a distance but Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chavez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hermias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chavez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermias avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Hermias avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermias tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Hermias.
A hook to the body from Hermias.
Hermias is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hermias throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Hermias can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermias swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermias misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez gets through Hermias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Hermias leaning against his opponent.
Hermias continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Chavez taking a breather.
Hermias lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez tries a body shot but Hermias blocks it.
Chavez stalling in the clinch.
Chavez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermias blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Chavez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermias as Chavez tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Hermias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Chavez.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Hermias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hermias.
Hermias misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermias.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermias gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermias scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavez stops a takedown attempt from Hermias.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
Chavez misses with some punches.
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 Miguel Chavez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Hermias takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hermias throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.

Chavez clinches up with Hermias and pushes him back against the cage.
Hermias can't get the takedown.
Chavez crunches a lovely knee into Hermias's ribcage.
Chavez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Hermias breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermias avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Hermias checks it.
Chavez checks a low kick from Hermias.
Hermias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hermias checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez jabs at Hermias's body.
Hermias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hermias takes one to the chin there.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hermias's hands.
Hermias checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrea Hermias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hermias misses.
A big left from Hermias misses.
Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chavez.
Miguel Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermias scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hermias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Hermias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Hermias moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermias stalks Chavez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chavez's face. Chavez staggers backwards, shaken.
Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Hermias takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
Hermias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Hermias sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hermias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Hermias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to slow Hermias down with leg kicks.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Hermias saw that one coming.
Chavez tries to move into range but Hermias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavez scores with a kick to the body.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Hermias manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by Hermias.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Hermias gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hermias is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chavez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hermias won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavez controls Hermias momentarily but Hermias frees himself.
Hermias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
Hermias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hermias trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big left from Hermias misses.
Hermias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chavez can pounce on him.
Hermias tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez scores with a head kick. Hermias tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hermias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hermias somewhat.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermias throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chavez.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Hermias manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chavez scores with a spinning back kick!
Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermias.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez avoids the body shot from Hermias.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miguel Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermias throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Hermias scores with a leg kick.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hermias momentarily.
Chavez misses with the body kick
and Hermias counters with a left to the body.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Hermias takes one to the chin there.
Hermias feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chavez's calf.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Hermias moved out of range nicely.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Hermias is avoiding it.
Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermias misses the jab.
Hermias moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermias.
Hermias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hermias misses with a straight right.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermias throws out the jab.
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hermias misses the jab.
Hermias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hermias.
Hermias trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias looks to land a strike but Chavez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hermias trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miguel Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez is trying to control the position but Hermias postures up.
Hermias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hermias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias lands a couple of digs.
Hermias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hermias wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Hermias is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavez has wrist control.
Hermias trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Andrea Hermias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrea Hermias.
I think Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Chavez!
Miguel Chavez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Open your eyes before you die!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wayne
vs
Chen

184 cm
28
166 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zachariah Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaunn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chen. That did some damage!
Chen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wayne.

It looks like Zachariah Wayne has been cut.
Wayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chen looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Chen walks into a stiff left hand from Wayne.
Wayne lands a brutal head kick. Chen looks out on his feet and Wayne throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zachariah Wayne!
A victorious Zachariah Wayne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen's entrance music is Haittavaikutus - Matkalla. A fine choice. Jackson has chosen Jay Z - Moment of Clarity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Virtanen
vs
Jackson

174 cm
29
162 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

170 cm
31
155 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Brute
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Virtanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Virtanen feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Virtanen tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson checks a low kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Virtanen moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Virtanen throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Virtanen connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Virtanen moved away.
Virtanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Virtanen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Virtanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Virtanen cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Virtanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Virtanen's belly button to the back.
Virtanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Virtanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Virtanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Virtanen lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Virtanen rather than just go for the knockout.
Virtanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Virtanen cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Virtanen clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtanen throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Virtanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Virtanen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Virtanen moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virtanen's elbow.
Virtanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Virtanen.

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

Jackson pushes Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body.

Virtanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Virtanen misses with a knee strike.
Virtanen is trying to break free.
Virtanen blocking some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Virtanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Virtanen avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virtanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virtanens head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with an elbow strike.
Virtanen tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Virtanen - that landed with a thud.
Virtanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.

Virtanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Virtanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Virtanen settles back down.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jackson forces Virtanen back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Virtanen throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Elias Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Virtanen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Virtanen.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Virtanen tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.

Jackson clinches up with Virtanen and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Virtanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Elias Virtanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virtanen lands with a right to the head.
Virtanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Virtanen blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Virtanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Virtanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
Virtanen blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Virtanen.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Virtanen avoids it.
Virtanen lands an uppercut.
Virtanen lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is working Virtanen over against the cage.
Virtanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtanen avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen working hard to break the clinch.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Virtanen.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Virtanen controls the action.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Virtanen blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Virtanen misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Virtanen shrugs off.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Virtanen works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Virtanen as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Virtanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Virtanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Virtanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Virtanen is able to avoid easily.
Virtanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Virtanen scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Virtanen throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Virtanen - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Virtanen. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Virtanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Virtanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Virtanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Virtanen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Virtanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Virtanen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a kick to the body.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Virtanen moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virtanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Virtanen settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Virtanen's ribs.
Virtanen lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Virtanen's shoulder, as Virtanen tries to avoid the shot.
Virtanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Virtanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Virtanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Virtanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Virtanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Virtanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Virtanen.
Jackson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson wants to break free but Virtanen has control.

Virtanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Virtanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Virtanen tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dominick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Virtanen in a clinch.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virtanen's elbow.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Virtanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Virtanen misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson keeps control of Virtanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Virtanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Virtanen blocks a leg kick.
Virtanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Virtanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Virtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Virtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Virtanen 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Virtanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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