UPG 85: Juggernaut PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dec Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

McKay
vs
Dogg

180 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dec Dogg!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dogg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dogg fails with a takedown attempt.
Dogg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dogg has closed the distance and engaged McKay in a clinch.

McKay jumps into guard, dragging Dogg to the mat.

McKay is working an open guard so Dogg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Dogg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McKay's half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dogg passes to side control.
McKay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dogg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McKay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

McKay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McKay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dogg pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dogg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKay defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dogg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McKay tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dogg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKay's head backwards.
McKay has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton McKay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dogg darts in and clinches McKay up against the cage.
McKay is looking to take this one to the mat.

Dogg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKay tries to clinch there but Dogg circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKay tries for a takedown but Dogg circles away easily
and Dogg counters with a straight right hand.
McKay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dogg tries to avoid it but McKay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dogg to the ground. Dogg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKay is breathing heavily.
McKay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dogg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dogg passes McKay's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dogg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dogg decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay has a takedown stuffed.
McKay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dogg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dogg trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.
Dogg wants to pass the guard but McKay is keeping the position.

McKay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dec Dogg!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cameron
vs
Demoss

180 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

175 cm
33
180 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Demoss!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Demoss drives through and clinches with Cameron against the cage.
Demoss keeps control of Cameron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Demoss scores with a knee to the head.
Cameron is trying to break the clinch but Demoss has him pressed against the cage.
Demoss lands a knee to the body.

Cameron is fighting off a takedown attempt but Demoss is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cameron to the mat. Cameron regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Demoss throwing strikes but missing.
Demoss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demoss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cameron keeping full guard, as Demoss tries to pass.
Demoss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Demoss has gone for a leg lock! Cameron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Demoss's guard.
Demoss manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cameron avoids a series of strikes thrown by Demoss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Cameron, under a barage of strikes from Demoss.

Demoss wants to work for an arm triangle but Cameron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cameron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demoss.
Demoss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Demoss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cameron to get to his feet.
Cameron is breathing heavily.

Demoss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Demoss has Cameron pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Demoss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cameron tumbling to the mat - Demoss dives into Cameron's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demoss.

Demoss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cameron throws a sloppy head kick
and Demoss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Demoss closes the distance and clinches.
Demoss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Demoss.
Demoss landing knees to the head.
Cameron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cameron takes a knee right on the jaw!
Demoss lands a knee to the head.

Cameron is rocked!
Demoss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Cameron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demoss digs a right hand underneath Cameron's ribcage. Cameron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Demoss lands with a left to the head.
Demoss lands an elbow inside that Cameron shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Demoss.
Demoss lands a nice elbow.

Demoss is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cameron can't fight it off and eventually Demoss manages to take the fight to the floor. Cameron looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cameron can't keep his opponent in guard - Demoss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss scores with a big shot! Cameron's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cameron! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Demoss!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Top Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Klutie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dog
vs
Klutie

165 cm
22
143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
35
145 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Top Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darnell Klutie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klutie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dog.

Klutie instigates a clinch.
Klutie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dog avoids a wild elbow strike from Klutie.

Dog breaks from the clinch.

Klutie instigates a clinch.
Klutie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dog.
Dog avoiding damage as Klutie throws knees to the body.
Klutie tries to land knees in the clinch but Dog avoids the damage to the body.

Dog manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dog is pulling down on Klutie's head to control his posture.
Dog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klutie is controlling him.
Klutie landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klutie manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutie trying to control the position here.
Dog postures up.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Klutie is retaining full guard.
Klutie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klutie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dog.
Dog passes Klutie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control from half guard but Klutie is working away.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klutie wants to improve his position but Dog is controlling well.
Dog wants to take a breather but Klutie is having none of it.
Klutie is trying to control but can't.
Klutie wants to get back to full guard.

Dog looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dog is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dog is looking to take a break and control but Klutie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Dog.
Dog is keen to just control but Klutie is a slippery customer.
Dog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dog is trying to control the action in half guard but Klutie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Top Dog.
Klutie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klutie swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Top Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Dog does no damage.
Klutie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dog's head.

Klutie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dog on his heels. He'll look to pass Dog's guard now, I'm sure.

Klutie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klutie has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Dog throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Klutie from controlling successfully.
Klutie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutie postures up.
Dog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Klutie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dog has Klutie pulled in close to control his posture.
Dog 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.
Dog keeping full guard, as Klutie tries to pass.
Klutie throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely.

Klutie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klutie has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Klutie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Klutie is proving a slippery customer.

Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klutie defends well.
Klutie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klutie postures up.
Dog wants to control but Klutie passes easily into half guard.

Dog actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klutie trying to control from Dog's half guard. Dog has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Klutie working some strikes from top position.
Klutie content to stall in guard here.
Klutie trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog is pulling down on Klutie's head. It's preventing any offense from Klutie, at least for the moment.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Dog working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dog throws the kick towards the body but Klutie avoids it.
Klutie tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Dog lands a two punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dog - that will leave a mark!
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog throws a head kick that misses
and Klutie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog connects with a single shot there.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Klutie takes the fight into the clinch.
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 Top Dog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Klutie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Klutie moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Klutie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Top Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klutie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klutie has a takedown stuffed.
Klutie avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klutie is defended easily by Dog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Dog misses

and Klutie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klutie.
Klutie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dog.
Klutie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Top Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Klutie.
Dog fails to pull guard.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klutie landing knees to the body.
Klutie lands an elbow just above Dog 's eye.
Klutie looking to slow down the pace here.
Dog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klutie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klutie misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klutie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog blocks a head kick by Klutie.
Klutie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Klutie gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dog pulls Klutie into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klutie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Klutie preventing the sweep.
Klutie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Top Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klutie throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Klutie is now in half guard.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Klutie wants to take a breather but Dog is having none of it.
Dog tries to get to full guard but Klutie has control of the leg.

Dog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klutie slips a nice elbow through Dog's hands, connecting with Dog's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klutie passes to side control.
Klutie is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klutie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dog wants to control but Klutie passes into side.
Klutie is working Dog over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dog wants to control but Klutie postures up.
Klutie working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klutie's best efforts.
Darnell Klutie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Top Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Klutie seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Klutie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dog 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Top Dog!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon has chosen Fear is Our Tradition by Ignite as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Doomsday
vs
Nixon

190 cm
32
216 lbs
23 - 15 - 1

182 cm
29
202 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Derek Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dynamite Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Doomsday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doomsday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
Doomsday thumps Nixon with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doomsday avoids the head kick by Nixon.
Nixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doomsday connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nixon scrambles back to his feet.
Doomsday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doomsday moves in looking to clinch but Nixon pushes him off.
Nice cross by Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doomsday checks a leg kick.
Doomsday scores with a punch to the head.
Doomsday doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Doomsday connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Doomsday misses.
Doomsday misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Doomsday checks it.
Doomsday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doomsday attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doomsday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon cracks the inside of Doomsday's front leg.
Doomsday connects with a solid leg kick.
Doomsday lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doomsday misses the jab.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
Doomsday feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nixon throws a low kick but Doomsday moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Doomsday.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Doomsday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Doomsday throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Doomsday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Doomsday blocks the leg kick.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Nixon.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Jab from Nixon.

It looks like Derek Doomsday has been cut.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doomsday doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nixon lands a nice shot that snaps Doomsday's head back.
Nixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doomsday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Nixon! Doomsday is backing up but he can't get away as Nixon lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Doomsday and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dynamite Nixon!
Dynamite Nixon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Also Zarathustra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zarathustra has chosen Red Birds Will Fly Out Of The East And Destroy Paris In A Night as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Braun
vs
Zarathustra

180 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

185 cm
29
185 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Also Zarathustra!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Braun, right into the meat.
Braun shoots in for a double leg but Zarathustra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Braun is looking to clinch.
Braun misses with a double jab.
Zarathustra doesn't manage to clinch there - Braun circles away.
Zarathustra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braun shoots in looking for a takedown. Zarathustra tries to sprawl out of it but Braun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zarathustra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Braun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Braun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zarathustra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braun somewhat.
Zarathustra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Braun tries to close the distance and clinch but Zarathustra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zarathustra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zarathustra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braun connects with a jab.
Zarathustra moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra misses with the combination.
Braun has his takedown stuffed
and Zarathustra counters with a stiff right hand.

Braun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Braun wants to take a breather but Zarathustra is having none of it.
Braun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Braun wants to pass to mount but Zarathustra is defending the position.
Zarathustra is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zarathustra tries to roll over but Braun keeps him under control.
Zarathustra gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braun preventing the sweep.
Braun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zarathustra is trying to get back to half guard.
Braun wants to take a breather but Zarathustra manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Braun.
Zarathustra keeping full guard, as Braun tries to pass.

Zarathustra is looking for a triangle but Braun pushes his legs off easily.

Zarathustra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarathustra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braun stands up over Zarathustra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zarathustra looking to control.
Braun preventing the sweep.

Braun drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zarathustra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zarathustra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zarathustra!
Zarathustra in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra is looking to take a break and control but Braun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Braun trying to control from half guard but Zarathustra is working away.
Braun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Braun.
Zarathustra moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Braun has gone for a leg lock! Zarathustra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braun's guard.
Zarathustra trying to control the position from guard on top but Braun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Also Zarathustra will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zarathustra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braun.

Braun tries to keep at a distance but Zarathustra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zarathustra up against the cage.
Braun jumps guard but Zarathustra stands there with Braun around his waist. Braun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zarathustra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Braun is keeping busy.
Braun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zarathustra's elbow.
Zarathustra throws a head punch that misses.
Zarathustra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zarathustra working aggressively here.
Braun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Braun. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zarathustra pulls his leg out and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Braun blocks the low kick.
Braun misses with a takedown attempt - Zarathustra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Braun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Braun with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Zarathustra there.
Zarathustra cracks a nice hook into Braun's ribs.
Braun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zarathustra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braun somewhat.
Zarathustra loads up on a big right hand but Braun slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braun manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Zarathustra both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Mario Braun has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarathustra thows a body shot but no joy.
Mario Braun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zarathustra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Braun looks to land a combination. Zarathustra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Also Zarathustra has been cut.
Zarathustra swats away the attempt to clinch by Braun.

Braun scores with a takedown into Zarathustra's guard.
Braun throwing strikes from guard but Zarathustra blocks nicely.
Braun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Zarathustra working for a triangle but Braun defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarathustra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braun 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.
Braun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarathustra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braun throws an elbow that misses. Zarathustra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Braun's guard. Nice move by Zarathustra!
Zarathustra trying to control the position from guard on top but Braun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zarathustra throwing strikes from guard but Braun blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zarathustra is looking to work some ground and pound but Braun has wrist control.
Zarathustra wants to control from the top but Braun keeps moving.
Braun working a defensive guard but Zarathustra manages to pass into side control anyway.
An elbow from Zarathustra crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braun parries the strikes from Zarathustra easily there. Zarathustra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Braun to escape.
Zarathustra landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Also Zarathustra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Braun tries to clinch up but Zarathustra circles away and keeps his distance.
Braun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarathustra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zarathustra dodges the punch combination from Braun.
Also Zarathustra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zarathustra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braun moves away from the strike by Zarathustra.
Braun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zarathustra swivels and escapes.
Braun moves forwards but Zarathustra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Braun.
Zarathustra throws a shot from downtown. Braun moves away and avoids it.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zarathustra throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Zarathustra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braun was well out of range. Poor timing from Zarathustra.

Zarathustra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Zarathustra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Braun postures up and lands a big shot to Zarathustra's brow.

Zarathustra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braun is aware though and is defending well.
Braun looking to sit in guard and control but Zarathustra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mario Braun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zarathustra won't allow Braun to sweep him here.

Zarathustra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zarathustra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Also Zarathustra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Braun looking for a sweep. Not yet Braun, not yet.
Zarathustra wants to control from the top but Braun keeps moving.
Zarathustra trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Braun manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Braun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zarathustra swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra pulls Braun in close to prevent any damage.
Braun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mario Braun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zarathustra controls Braun momentarily but Braun frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Braun wants to pass the guard but Zarathustra is keeping the position.
Braun postures up.
Zarathustra managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Also Zarathustra hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Braun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Braun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zarathustra.
Also Zarathustra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Zarathustra tries to sprawl but Braun drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zarathustra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zarathustra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zarathustra pulls Braun in close to his closed guard and prevents Braun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braun won't allow Zarathustra to sweep him here.

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 Mario Braun.
I think Zarathustra 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Also Zarathustra!
Also Zarathustra spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Sparger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Madsen
vs
Sparger

188 cm
33
269 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

210 cm
29
260 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Sparger!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madsen throws a head kick that misses.
Madsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Gunnar Madsen has been cut.
Sparger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparger tests Madsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparger defending well as Madsen loads up on a big left hand.
Madsen slips a jab from Sparger.
Madsen misses with a double jab.
Sparger misses with a hook. Madsen ducked under it nicely.
Sparger moves out of range as Madsen strikes.
Sparger scores with a decent looking hook.
Madsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sparger's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Madsen with that takedown attempt.
Madsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Madsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparger counters with a left to the body.
Sparger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sparger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madsen in his tracks.
Madsen misses with a body shot.
Madsen looks to land a left hand but Sparger moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen moves forwards but Sparger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sparger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Madsen throws a big shot that misses.
Madsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madsen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sparger's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Madsen misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparger circles away.
Sparger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madsen throws out the jab.
Sparger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madsen closes the distance and clinches up with Sparger, looking for a takedown. Madsen pushes Sparger against the cage but Sparger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Madsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen misses with a wild body shot.
Madsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sparger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sparger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sparger 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.
Madsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparger misses with a two punch combination.
Madsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Madsen throws a head kick but Sparger moves out of range.
Sparger misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparger was well out of range. Poor timing from Madsen.
Madsen takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madsen throws a body kick that misses.
Madsen throws a leg kick but Sparger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparger just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Madsen shoots in for a double leg but Sparger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madsen throws a solid leg kick but Sparger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Madsen.
Madsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sparger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Madsen scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Sparger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Madsen's cut.
That's time! Madsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Madsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparger.
Sparger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sparger clobbers Madsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sparger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sparger misses with the combination.
Madsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Gunnar Madsen's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Madsen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick and Sparger moves out of range easily.
Madsen ducks right into an uppercut from Sparger.
Sparger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sparger lands with a right hand.
Sparger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sparger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sparger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madsen scores with a jab.
Gunnar Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madsen ducks under a wild hook from Sparger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Gunnar Madsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Madsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Madsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparger but Sparger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Madsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madsen defending well as Sparger loads up on a big left hand.
Sparger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madsen.
Sparger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sparger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madsen.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick and Sparger moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen misses with a hook. Sparger ducked under it nicely.
Sparger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madsen throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sparger. No joy for Madsen on that attempt.
Sparger jabs Madsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Madsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madsen momentarily.
Madsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sparger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sparger gets a takedown into half guard.
Sparger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sparger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Sparger!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rob Sparger waved his t-shirt featuring Ace of Spades Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abaddon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Final Countdown.... The Abaddon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dean Pope's chin.

Abaddon
vs
Pope

165 cm
28
149 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
152 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Pope!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abaddon has time to react.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Abaddon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
The Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Abaddon.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pope is defended easily by Abaddon.
Pope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pope fails to land the takedown.
The Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Pope.
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Abaddon sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abaddon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abaddon throws a poor cross that misses
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Abaddon does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pope. Pope circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abaddon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abaddon misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Abaddon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Abaddon misses.
Abaddon slips a straight right by Pope.
Abaddon scores with a shot to the body.
Abaddon tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abaddon misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pope tries to clinch but Abaddon is having none of it.
Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Abaddon connects with a body shot.
Abaddon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.

Abaddon drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Pope has his foot on Abaddon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abaddon works his way back into a safe position though.
Abaddon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
Abaddon throws a big right hand that misses.

Pope working for a triangle but Abaddon defends it easily.
Abaddon distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abaddon trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abaddon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pope has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abaddon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abaddon postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
Abaddon lands a couple of elbows.
Abaddon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abaddon is looking to work some ground and pound but Pope has wrist control.
Abaddon looking to pass the guard.
Abaddon throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Abaddon from controlling successfully.
Abaddon throws a big right hand that misses.

Pope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abaddon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abaddon stands and throws Pope's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abaddon looking to control but instead Pope has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Abaddon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Abaddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abaddon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Abaddon.
Abaddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abaddon throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abaddon.
Abaddon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abaddon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abaddon misses with a hook
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Abaddon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Abaddon throws a hook but Pope blocks it.

Pope moves into the clinch.
Pope is looking to control Abaddon's arms but Abaddon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pope has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Pope on the inside.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Pope is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abaddon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pope stalling against the cage.
Abaddon lands a left hand.
Abaddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abaddon lands a shot to the body.
Abaddon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pope.
Abaddon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head.
Abaddon lands a shot to the body.
Pope is breathing heavily.

Abaddon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pope staying out of range there.
Abaddon thumps Pope with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
Pope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abaddon but Abaddon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut there from Pope.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Abaddon as Pope shoots in.
The Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Pope.
Pope misses with a jab, cross combination.

Abaddon scores a takedown into full mount!
Abaddon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abaddon lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Abaddon.
Abaddon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Pope is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Abaddon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pope is still in real trouble! Can Abaddon finish him?
Abaddon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pope looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon landing shots from mount.
Pope takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Abaddon's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Abaddon!
The Abaddon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that {R.W} Four Aces Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhogo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes into the arena with Scary blaring out of the sound system. Ko has chosen DJ Khaled - All I do is win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jhogo Ko enters the cage!

Gomi
vs
Ko

173 cm
26
168 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

173 cm
33
157 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhogo Ko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Ko is controlling him well.
Gomi manages to get to full guard.

Gomi is looking for a triangle but Ko pushes his legs off easily.
Gomi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ko throws a big right hand that misses.
Ko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ko!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gomi working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Ko is rocked!
Gomi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ko is still in real trouble! Can Gomi finish him?
Gomi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gomi 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.
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!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gomi! Ko is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takanori Gomi!
A very excited looking Takanori Gomi 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
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Norther - Released. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tatsuki
vs
Kozlov

170 cm
31
166 lbs
23 - 8 - 1

179 cm
26
169 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatsuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Tatsuki misses with a body shot.
Tatsuki throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatsuki drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mayuri Tatsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsuki blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Tatsuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatsuki ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Tatsuki throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kozlov clinches up against the cage.

Tatsuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatsuki takes one to the chin there.
Tatsuki moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Tatsuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Tatsuki throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Tatsuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatsuki scores with a nice body kick.
Tatsuki tries to work over Kozlov's front leg with a kick but Kozlov checks it.
Tatsuki throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
A jab from Tatsuki finds it's way through Kozlov's defenses.

Tatsuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Tatsuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozlov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tatsuki wants to control but Kozlov is keeping him busy.
Kozlov tries to escape but Tatsuki is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki wants to control but Kozlov is keeping him busy.
Kozlov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tatsuki is controlling him well.
Kozlov is not content to let Tatsuki control the position.
Tatsuki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Tatsuki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Tatsuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki tries to advance to mount but Kozlov denies him.
Tatsuki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kozlov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kozlov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatsuki working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlov prevents Tatsuki from improving position.
Kozlov is not content to let Tatsuki control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki is really struggling to control Kozlov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tatsuki working the ground and pound.
Tatsuki 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.
Tatsuki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee asks Tatsuki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tatsuki prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuki trying to control the position but Kozlov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tatsuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tatsuki tries to land a leg kick but Kozlov saw it coming and moves away.
Tatsuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Tatsuki throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatsuki throws a low kick, looking for Kozlov's leg but Kozlov calmly moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kozlov enables Tatsuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kozlov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tatsuki trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Tatsuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kozlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tatsuki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov taking some punishment here, with Tatsuki in his half guard.
Tatsuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tatsuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kozlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tatsuki is nestled in close to Kozlov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet.
Tatsuki lands with a punch from half guard.
Kozlov is not content to let Tatsuki control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to kick Tatsuki off but Tatsuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tatsuki is keen to just control but Kozlov is a slippery customer.
Tatsuki is controlling the pace.
Tatsuki is looking to take a break and control but Kozlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Tatsuki there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki trying to control the action but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Tatsuki controlling the action here.
Mayuri Tatsuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Mayuri Tatsuki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tatsuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and Tatsuki counters with a series of strikes. Kozlov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A cross from Kozlov lands.
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatsuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Tatsuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatsuki off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatsuki misses the target.
Tatsuki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tatsuki avoids the head kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatsuki misses with a wild body shot.
Tatsuki connects with a body shot that sends Kozlov's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Tatsuki with a series of wild strikes but Tatsuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatsuki connects with a leg kick. Kozlov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tatsuki misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuki cracks Kozlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuki.
Kozlov throws a jab when Tatsuki was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tatsuki connects with a leg kick. Kozlov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kozlov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki lands with a slapping head kick.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatsuki throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatsuki throws out a leg kick but Kozlov moves out of range and Tatsuki only half commits.
Kozlov takes one to the chin there.
Kozlov lands a really nice looking cross but Tatsuki seems unphased.
Tatsuki avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a double jab
and Tatsuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov throws a jab when Tatsuki was well out of range.

Tatsuki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kozlov did well to prevent Tatsuki getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatsuki trying to mount his opponent but Kozlov defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki is working hard here to advance position.
Tatsuki wants to take a breather but Kozlov is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mayuri Tatsuki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the body

and Tatsuki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kozlov is staying active underneath Tatsuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tatsuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tatsuki wants to take a breather but Kozlov is having none of it.

Mayuri Tatsuki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kozlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tatsuki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kozlov's 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!
Tatsuki connects with an inside leg kick.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatsuki lands a head kick!
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatsuki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Tatsuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tatsuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kozlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kozlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tatsuki misses with a wild combination.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Tatsuki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatsuki takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatsuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tatsuki.
A shot to the liver by Tatsuki. Beautiful body shot.
Mayuri Tatsuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatsuki avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kozlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatsuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tatsuki checks it well.
Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuki throws a chopping leg kick but Kozlov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsuki manages to avoid it.
Ivan Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatsuki staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayuri Tatsuki clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Tatsuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov takes one to the chin there.
Tatsuki throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tatsuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kozlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatsuki looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Tatsuki throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatsuki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Tatsuki uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range and Tatsuki settles back down.
A combination from Tatsuki does no damage.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Tatsuki.
Tatsuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Kozlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tatsuki misses with a body shot.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatsuki.
Kozlov lands a nice hook to Tatsuki's body. Tatsuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kozlov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tatsuki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatsuki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tatsuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
Tatsuki throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Kozlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki closes the distance and clinches up with Kozlov, looking for a takedown. Tatsuki pushes Kozlov against the cage but Kozlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kozlov.
Tatsuki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kozlov momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuki connects with the punch.
Tatsuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatsuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Tatsuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kozlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatsuki throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Tatsuki misses with an uppercut.

Tatsuki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kozlov is not content to let Tatsuki control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tatsuki working the strikes but Kozlov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tatsuki trying to mount his opponent but Kozlov defends it.
Tatsuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Kozlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki tries to pass to full mount but Kozlov defends it.
Tatsuki misses with a head shot. Kozlov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kozlov wants to stand up but Tatsuki is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuki trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Kozlov keeping full guard, as Tatsuki tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayuri Tatsuki had his way with Ivan Kozlov in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tatsuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
Kozlov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Tatsuki moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Kozlov - just one landing.
Kozlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatsuki circles away.
A big right from Tatsuki misses.
Tatsuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Tatsuki is looking to land body kicks.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatsuki.
Tatsuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatsuki.
Kozlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Tatsuki thows a leg kick but Kozlov checks it
and Kozlov counters with a nice body shot.
Tatsuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatsuki.
Kozlov throws a leg kick but Tatsuki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Kozlov.
Tatsuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatsuki.
A big right from Tatsuki misses.
Tatsuki slips a straight right by Kozlov.
Tatsuki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Tatsuki throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Tatsuki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Tatsuki. Those never looked like landing.
Tatsuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tatsuki somewhat.
Tatsuki throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatsuki. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Tatsuki.
Kozlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatsuki.
Mayuri Tatsuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Tatsuki tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Tatsuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatsuki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ivan Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatsuki missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatsuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kozlov can pounce on him.
Tatsuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tatsuki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatsuki throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki misses with a body shot.
Tatsuki lands an overhand right.
Tatsuki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kozlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuki blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Tatsuki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tatsuki throws a right and a left that Kozlov avoids nicely.
Tatsuki throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuki misses with a looping right.
Tatsuki misses with a low kick.
Tatsuki moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatsuki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayuri Tatsuki!
Mayuri Tatsuki retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Mayuri Tatsuki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Carpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carpio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Derezzed. Dunn has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carpio
vs
Dunn

165 cm
31
146 lbs
25 - 13 - 1

167 cm
30
135 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dave Carpio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunn.
Carpio throws a solid leg kick but Dunn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carpio.
Dunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Carpio closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
Dunn lands a body punch.
Carpio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carpio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunn tries a body shot but Carpio blocks it.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Carpio throws a head punch that misses.
Dunn can't break the clinch.
Carpio blocks an uppercut.
Carpio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Carpio.
Carpio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carpio works on Dunn's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carpio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Carpio missing with knees to the body.
Dunn blocks the elbow strike.
Carpio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carpio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn scores a nice knee to the body.
Dunn blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carpio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dunn's brow.
Carpio misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carpio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dunn's brow.
Carpio landing knees to the head.

Dunn has picked Carpio up - he's going for a ride! Dunn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dunn trying to control the action but Carpio is working from the bottom.
Dunn controlling the pace.
Dunn working Carpio over with strikes.
Dunn trying to control from half guard but Carpio is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn trying to mount his opponent but Carpio defends it.
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. Dunn connects with a nice short shot to Carpio's temple.
Carpio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunn.
Dunn trying to control the action but Carpio is working from the bottom.
Dunn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carpio is looking to improve his position.

Carpio is defending against the submission attempts here by Dunn.
Carpio trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carpio wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carpio is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunn is looking to stall here but Carpio recovers full guard.
Dunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carpio keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carpio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carpio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Carpio keeps moving.
Carpio wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn throws a strike but Carpio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunn looking to control.

Dunn wriggles free and stands up.
Carpio throws a looping overhand right but Dunn ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dunn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Carpio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Dunn.
Dave Carpio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Carpio misses.
Carpio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Carpio.
Carpio misses with a low kick.

Dunn has closed the distance and engaged Carpio in a clinch.
Carpio blocks a body shot from Dunn.
Carpio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carpio pushes off an throws an elbow but Dunn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dunn obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carpio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunn avoids it.
Dunn managing to block the knees to the body from Carpio.

Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Dunn.
A low kick from Carpio misses
and Dunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carpio is looking to chop away at Dunn's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunn stalks Carpio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carpio's face. Carpio staggers backwards, shaken.
Carpio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dunn connects with a leg kick. Carpio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunn scores with a push kick.
Dunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carpio thows a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Carpio.
Mark Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Carpio is predictable there
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunn tests Carpio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carpio lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunn throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Dunn has Carpio up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dunn - that landed with a thud.
Dunn lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunn.
Dunn dodges an elbow strike from Carpio.
Dunn lands a knee to the body.
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Dunn blocks an elbow strike from Carpio.
Carpio prevents a body shot from Dunn.
Dunn blocks an elbow strike.
Dunn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carpio misses with a punch on the inside.
Carpio swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunn misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carpio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio prevents a takedown attempt there.

Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunn can't find room to land a body shot as Carpio controls the action.
Carpio prevents a body shot from Dunn.

Dunn manages to break the clinch.

Dunn darts in and clinches Carpio up against the cage.
Dunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dunn blocks the elbow strike.

Dunn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dunn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dunn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dunn throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carpio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunn is working away from the top position though.
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dunn is trying to control the action in half guard but Carpio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dunn is nestled in close to Carpio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mark Dunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunn is trying to control the action in half guard but Carpio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Dunn is looking for a kimura but Carpio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dunn to get the leverage.
Dunn lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dunn throws a head kick that half lands.
Carpio throws an overhand right that lands on Dunn's shoulder, as Dunn tries to avoid the shot.
Dunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Carpio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carpio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dunn.
An elbow from Dunn crashes against the mat.
Carpio struggling a bit here.
Dunn throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Dunn is trying to get an arm triangle but Carpio is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Dunn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio is looking to reverse the position.
Dunn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Dunn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dunn is looking to take a break and control but Carpio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunn advances to mount.

Carpio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dunn.
Carpio manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Carpio, under a barage of strikes from Dunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunn.
Carpio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dunn.
Dunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carpio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
Dunn looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands a couple of digs.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Carpio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunn postures up and lands a big shot to Carpio's brow.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunn trying to control but Carpio is working from the bottom.
Dunn throwing strikes but missing.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throwing strikes from guard but Carpio blocks nicely.
Dunn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dunn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carpio keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Carpio wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunn throws a strike but Carpio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carpio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Carpio.
Carpio throws a leg kick but Dunn moved away.

Carpio tries to sprawl but Dunn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dunn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carpio defending well though.
Dunn looks to land a strike but Carpio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carpio keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn throwing strikes but missing.
Dunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carpio is trying to control the position but Dunn postures up.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carpio is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carpio's guard.
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. Dunn connects with a nice short shot to Carpio's temple.
Dunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carpio's head.
Dunn wants to pass to mount but Carpio is defending the position.
Dunn trying to control from half guard but Carpio is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carpio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dunn.
Dunn working over Carpio with some ground and pound. Carpio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio moves into full guard.
Dunn throws a strike but Carpio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carpio throwing strikes from guard but Dunn blocks nicely.
Dunn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carpio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunn is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Carpio keeps moving.
Dunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunn trying to control but Carpio is working from the bottom.
Dunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carpio trying to control the position.
Carpio is controlling Dunn's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Carpio keeps moving.
Dunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carpio wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Dunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Carpio is retaining full guard.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Carpio keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dunn dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Carpio tries to sprawl out of it but Dunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carpio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Dunn misses with an uppercut. Carpio saw that one coming.
Dunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carpio as he jumps to the side.
Dunn slips a jab from Carpio.
Dunn tries to score with a low kick but Carpio moves his leg out of the way.
Dunn throws out a powerful jab.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Dunn lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Carpio misses the target.
Carpio throws a leg kick but Dunn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carpio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carpio.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice jab there from Dunn.
Carpio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunn connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carpio.
Dunn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
Dunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carpio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dave Carpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dunn.
Carpio throws a push kick but Dunn slaps the foot to one side.
Dunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carpio.
Carpio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carpio throws a low kick but Dunn avoids it.
Carpio needs to keep his hands up - Dunn had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Carpio.
Carpio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carpio.
Mark Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carpio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carpio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carpio.
Carpio looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range.
Dunn misses with a wild combination.
Carpio misses the jab.
Carpio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carpio wants to land a leg kick but Dunn is out of range.
Dunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carpio is looking to land body kicks.
Dunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dunn.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunn blocks the leg kick.
Dunn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carpio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carpio. That's going to slow Dunn down.
Dunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carpio circles away.
Carpio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dunn misses with a hook. Carpio ducked under it nicely.
Carpio connects with the punch.
Dunn blocks a jab.
Carpio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunn.
Dunn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carpios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carpio misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunn thuds his right hand into Carpio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunn slips under a jab from Carpio.
Carpio connects with a leg kick. Dunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carpio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carpio throws a leg kick that misses.
Dunn connects with a body shot.

Dunn gets caught napping as Carpio dives in and scores a takedown. Dunn manages to retain guard.
Carpio with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunn is on top in guard.
Dunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carpio trying to control the position.
Dave Carpio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunn looking to sit in guard and control but Carpio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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 Dave Carpio.
Well Dunn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Dunn! Mark Dunn retains his bantamweight title!
Mark Dunn very nearly forgot to thank BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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