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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Kronik. Brian Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Krammer Hussein's chin.

Adams
vs
Hussein

196 cm
35
265 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

183 cm
31
231 lbs
14 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krammer Hussein!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Hussein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussein tries to clinch up.
Hussein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hussein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hussein somewhat.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Hussein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Adams moves into the clinch.
Brian Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krammer Hussein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein wants a takedown.
Hussein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hussein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussein.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Hussein leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hussein or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams which made him look bad.

Hussein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hussein pulls Adams in close to his closed guard and prevents Adams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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!
Hussein keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Brian Adams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams wants to slow Hussein down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Hussein which made him look bad.

Adams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hussein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adams is in Hussein's guard.
Hussein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Adams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hussein has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Adams is looking to defend but Hussein has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Adams! Hussein pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Adams taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krammer Hussein!

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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaban Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ares comes to the cage accompanied by r this town i 101. 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.

Ares
vs
Demidov

195 cm
32
280 lbs
31 - 15 - 0

210 cm
36
281 lbs
27 - 19 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Ares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaban Demidov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demidov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Ares has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demidov.
Ares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demidov or not.
Demidov misses with a punch to the body.
Demidov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ares has a couple of punches blocked by Demidov.
Demidov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ares controls his hands.
Ares is leaning against Demidov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demidov presses Ares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ares lands a body shot.
Ares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ares tries to work over Demidov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demidov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ares misses with a punch to the body.
Ares prevents a body shot from Demidov.
Demidov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ares lands a right hand.

It looks like Kaban Demidov has been cut.
Nice body punch from Ares.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares scores with a shoulder strike.
Ares tries a body shot but Demidov blocks it.
Ares struggles to land a body shot inside as Demidov controls his hands.
Ares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ares can't find room to land a body shot as Demidov controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ares.
Demidov looks winded!
A hook to the body from Ares.
Nice body punch from Ares.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demidov blocks a body shot from Ares.
Ares cracks Demidov with a nice body shot.
Ares cracks Demidov with a nice body shot.
Ares tries to work over Demidov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ares misses with a body punch.
Ares misses with a body punch.
Ares lands a nice shot to the body.
Ares lands a right hand.
Ares misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ares struggles to land a body shot inside as Demidov controls his hands.

Ares breaks from the clinch.

Ares rushes Demidov and presses him up against the cage.
Demidov misses with some punches.
Demidov takes a shot to the head.
Ares tries to work over Demidov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ares blocks a body shot from Demidov.
Ares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Ares.
Demidov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demidov misses with some punches.
Demidov working aggressively here.
Demidov has a couple of punches blocked by Ares.
Demidov prevents a body shot from Ares.
Ares blocks a body shot from Demidov.
Ares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demidov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ares.

That has opened up Kaban Demidov's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares misses with a punch to the body.
Demidov blocks a body shot from Ares.
Demidov tries a body shot but Ares blocks it.
Demidov blocks a body shot from Ares.
Ares pushes Demidov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demidov misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ares as the two fighters clinch.
Ares tries to work over Demidov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Ares - that landed with a thud.
Ares creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Demidov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Demidov drops to his knees and Ares pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Ares!
Solomon Ares 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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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter has chosen Under and Over it by ffdp as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fowler
vs
Prizefighter

200 cm
29
260 lbs
15 - 16 - 1

214 cm
27
244 lbs
8 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Isaiah Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Fowler as he checks the leg kick.
Prizefighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fowler throws out the jab.

Fowler pushes Prizefighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Fowler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fowler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prizefighter's brow.
Fowler scores with a shot to the side of Prizefighter's head.
Fowler is trying to stall.
Fowler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prizefighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fowler avoids it.
Fowler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Prizefighter goes for a takedown attempt but Fowler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prizefighter digs a good body shot into Fowler's ribs.
Fowler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fowler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Fowler. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Fowler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prizefighter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prizefighter throws an elbow but Fowler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Prizefighter working the head and body with strikes.
Fowler is trying to improve his position.
Prizefighter scoring with punches from side control.
Fowler struggling a bit here.
Prizefighter controlling the position.
Fowler keeps Prizefighter under control for a moment.
Fowler stops Prizefighter from passing to mount.
Fowler is looking to regain half guard here but Prizefighter keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prizefighter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fowler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is looking for a sweep.
Fowler defending against the ground and pound.
Prizefighter is looking to take a break and control but Fowler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fowler is looking for a sweep.
Prizefighter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Prizefighter in side control, throwing shots but Fowler defends.
Fowler wants to control but Prizefighter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Prizefighter is defending well.
Prizefighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prizefighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fowler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prizefighter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Prizefighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fowler 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.
Prizefighter wants to control but Fowler is keeping busy.

Fowler seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Prizefighter has recovered full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Prizefighter is looking to sinch up a triangle. Fowler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Prizefighter's body to avoid the submission. Prizefighter has instead reached around Fowler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Prizefighter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
A very excited looking HeavyWeight Prizefighter 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.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

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

Tuning
vs
Sational

180 cm
23
235 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

198 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tuning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sen Sational!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sational looks for the body kick but Tuning saw that one coming.
Tuning lands a body shot.
Sational misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuning.
Tuning swinging wildly here.
Tuning swinging wildly here.
Sational misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tuning swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sational lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuning circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuning throws a series of punches but Sational avoids them all with ease.
Sational slips a jab and a cross from Tuning.
Tuning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sational connects with a body shot.
Tuning throws a lazy right hand but Sational sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sational. Tuning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sational slips a straight right by Tuning.
Sational ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuning moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sational. Tuning does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

It looks like Sen Sational has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Sational is rocked!
Sational misses with a leg kick.
Sational is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuning finish him?
Sational tries to get into range but Tuning steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sational! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tuning scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tauno Tuning!
Tauno Tuning tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willabee Raggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mercier
vs
Raggs

197 cm
31
247 lbs
13 - 13 - 2

191 cm
30
255 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reynald Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willabee Raggs !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raggs blocks the body kick.

Raggs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercier did well to prevent Raggs getting side control.
Raggs stalling.
Mercier is not content to let Raggs control the position.
Mercier keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Raggs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mercier quickly recovers to half guard.

Mercier looking for submissions off his back.

Raggs seems to be working for a kimura but Mercier defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier trying to control here.
Raggs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raggs wants to take a breather but Mercier is having none of it.
Mercier wants to get back to full guard.

Raggs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mercier sees it coming and defends easily.
Mercier is looking to improve his position.
Mercier wants to control but Raggs is keeping busy.
Raggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Mercier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raggs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mercier's thigh. Mercier counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Raggs throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercier is retaining full guard.
Mercier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raggs wants to control from the top but Mercier keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raggs content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Willabee Raggs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Raggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Raggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier throws a body punch but Raggs moves out of range.
Raggs looks to land a combination but Mercier avoids it well.
Raggs stuns Mercier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Raggs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mercier on his heels. He'll look to pass Mercier's guard now, I'm sure.
Raggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raggs passes into half 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. Raggs connects with a nice short shot to Mercier's temple.
Raggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mercier wants to control but Raggs is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raggs is keen to just control but Mercier is a slippery customer.
Raggs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mercier kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mercier actively working from the bottom here.
Mercier wants to improve his position but Raggs is controlling well.
Mercier is trying to maintain the position but Raggs is very close to passing his half guard.

Raggs is working for a kimura but Mercier is defending it quite comfortably.
Raggs winds up and cracks Mercier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mercier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raggs wants to take a breather but Mercier is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raggs wants to pass to mount but Mercier is defending the position.
Raggs trying to control from half guard but Mercier is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willabee Raggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Raggs rushes Mercier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Raggs is trying to force a seperation but Mercier has the dominant position.

Raggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercier moves forwards but Raggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mercier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raggs tries to clinch but Mercier is having none of it.
Jab from Raggs .

Raggs dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Mercier has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Willabee Raggs !

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkasha Ukupnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ukupnik has chosen Drop the World as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hall
vs
Ukupnik

190 cm
28
247 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
250 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arkasha Ukupnik!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukupnik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Ukupnik persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Ukupnik fails with the takedown.
Ukupnik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Arkasha Ukupnik has been cut.
Ukupnik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimmy Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkasha Ukupnik.

Ukupnik drives through with a takedown into Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ukupnik stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukupnik trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall controlling Ukupnik's posture.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Ukupnik is looking to advance position but Hall has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but Ukupnik is having none of it.
Ukupnik is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ukupnik is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ukupnik is looking to escape.
Ukupnik is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Ukupnik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukupnik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ukupnik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ukupnik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ukupnik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.

Ukupnik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukupnik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ukupnik looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall wants to hold on but Ukupnik pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ukupnik wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.

Ukupnik working for a guillotine from mount but Hall is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arkasha Ukupnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arkasha Ukupnik's cut.
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.

Ukupnik shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ukupnik shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ukupnik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ukupnik fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkasha Ukupnik.

Ukupnik feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Ukupnik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ukupnik is looking to pass into half guard but Hall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hall is in guard.

Ukupnik has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Ukupnik is retaining full guard.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ukupnik on the ground.

Ukupnik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ukupnik keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ukupnik is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall wants to control from the top but Ukupnik keeps moving.
Hall is really struggling to control Ukupnik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ukupnik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ukupnik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukupnik controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Ukupnik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Arkasha Ukupnik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimmy Hall just wasn't active enough.
Ukupnik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ukupnik at a distance.
Hall works Ukupnik's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Ukupnik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ukupnik is breathing heavily.
Ukupnik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ukupnik.
Decent striking displayed by Hall there.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ukupnik in his tracks.
Arkasha Ukupnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukupnik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ukupnik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimmy Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall lands a nice hook to Ukupnik's body. Ukupnik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.

Ukupnik is rocked!
Hall thuds his right hand into Ukupnik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ukupnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ukupnik out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Hall!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Hanayama
vs
Silva

180 cm
28
279 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

225 cm
23
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanayama tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hanayama is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Hanayama tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanayama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hanayama missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Hanayama wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hanayama tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a big shot to the head and Hanayama winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gigant Silva!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tai Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mudvayne - Determined. Evans comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everybody Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Singh
vs
Evans

192 cm
28
255 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

225 cm
36
282 lbs
18 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tai Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to clinch but Singh moves away
and Singh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.

Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singh.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Singh manages to break the clinch.

Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greg Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.

Singh gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh blocks a body shot from Evans.

Singh decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Evans won't allow Singh to sweep him here.

Evans gets to his feet. Singh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans tries to clinch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Singh dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Singh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.

Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Evans.
Singh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Singh blocks with his arms.
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!
Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evans looks winded!
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans scores with a knee to the head.
Evans avoids the elbow strike from Singh, against the cage.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Evans has double underhooks.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Evans has double underhooks.
Singh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Singh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Singh's takedown attempt.
Singh prevents a body shot from Evans.
Singh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Singh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Singh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh trying to land knees to the body.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but Singh is blocking nicely.
Singh tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans avoiding damage as Singh throws knees to the body.
Evans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Singh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Singh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.

Singh pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Singh throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh wants to clinch.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Singh doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Singh doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Singh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singh tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Singh lunges at Evans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Evans's hand.

Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Singh jumps guard but Evans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh trying to stall but Evans improves his position.
Evans blocks the elbow strike.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Evans.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh's efforts to push away.
Singh jumps guard but Evans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Singh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans misses with the combination.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Singh is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Evans throws a front kick that sends Singh stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.

Evans has Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans pushes Singh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Evans.

It looks like Tai Singh has been cut.
Evans tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greg Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Singh working hard to break the clinch.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Singh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Evans misses with an elbow over the top.

Singh breaks the clinch.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Tai Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Singh lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Evans darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans pushes Singh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh wants to break free but Evans has control.
A short left from Singh.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Singh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Evans crunches a lovely knee into Singh's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tai Singh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Singh avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
Singh tries to stall but Evans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Evans landing knees to the head.
Evans looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singh avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Singh blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Singh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Evans lands a good knee to the midsection. Singh won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Singh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Evans.
Singh working hard to break the clinch.
Evans lands a nice knee to the body.
Evans landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Singh blocks a body shot from Evans.
Singh blocks an elbow strike.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Singh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.

Singh jumps guard.
Evans being controlled here momentarily.
Evans wants to stand but Singh is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh managing to control the position.

Evans gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Singh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Greg Evans has been cut.
Evans wants to clinch.
Singh lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.
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!
Good shot there by Singh.

Evans pushes Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
Singh missing with knees to the body.
Singh is trying to break free.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh avoids the damage to the body.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Singh blocks it with crossed arms.
Tai Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Evans!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Miller
vs
Fulcher

190 cm
35
218 lbs
21 - 21 - 1

190 cm
26
220 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails with the takedown

and Fulcher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fulcher.
Fulcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Fulcher trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Miller prevents a body shot from Fulcher.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller is trying to push Fulcher away but Fulcher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Fulcher.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller wants to break free but Fulcher has control.
Fulcher stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fulcher is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fulcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller looking to stall.
Fulcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Fulcher has the dominant position.

Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
What's Fulcher going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulcher gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fulcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Fulcher looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miller looking to ground and pound but Fulcher is blocking nicely.
Fulcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Miller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fulcher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Fulcher is in a horrible position here. Miller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Fulcher is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a big shot to the head and Fulcher winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Miller!
James Miller gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A million ankle comes to the cage accompanied by punchout. Marko has chosen Get Back - Ludacris as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cain Marko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

A million ankle
vs
Marko

199 cm
30
285 lbs
39 - 24 - 0

225 cm
33
279 lbs
30 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

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 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko swings widly with a right hand
and A million ankle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A million ankle checks the leg kick nicely there.
A million ankle slips under a jab from Marko.
Marko throws out a loose jab but A million ankle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko throws a body kick that misses.
A million ankle looks to land a left hand but Marko moved out of range nicely.
Marko tries to work over A million ankle's front leg with a kick but A million ankle checks it.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A million ankle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marko.
Marko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from A million ankle.
Nice jab there from Marko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko ducks under a wild hook from A million ankle.
Marko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marko misses the shot to the body.
A million ankle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marko throws a sloppy body shot
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marko lands a body shot.
A million ankle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marko throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Marko.
Good work by A million ankle as he checks the leg kick.
Marko scores with a push kick.
Marko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and A million ankle counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Marko.
A million ankle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A million ankle is breathing heavily.
Marko scores with a leg kick.
Marko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A million ankle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko looks to score with a jab to the body but A million ankle is just out of range.
Marko scores with a jab to the head.
Marko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marko is looking to slow A million ankle down with leg kicks.
Marko lands a nice shot that snaps A million ankle's head back.

It looks like Fedor A million ankle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marko lands a nice looking body kick.
Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before A million ankle has time to react.
Marko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko drops A million ankle with a straight right hand, right on the button! Marko follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Marko!
Cain Marko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.