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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astoria's entrance music is Waltz from Les Sylphides. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Steele's choice of entrance music: My Time. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Astoria
vs
Steele

180 cm
33
174 lbs
37 - 17 - 0

179 cm
32
175 lbs
29 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

ADCC Champion
World class 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 37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele tries for a takedown but Astoria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Astoria circles away.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Waldorf Astoria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Astoria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
Astoria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steele lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steele looks winded!
Astoria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Astoria.
Astoria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Astoria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Astoria lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astoria.
That kick from Astoria tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Astoria feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astoria connects with a jab.
Astoria connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astoria.
Steele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Astoria lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Astoria tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Astoria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steele is trying desperately to land a takedown but Astoria is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Steele.

Astoria pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Astoria landing knees to the head.
Astoria misses with a body punch.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Astoria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astoria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Astoria wants it to stay on the feet.
Astoria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astoria thumps Steele with a low kick.
Astoria scores with a shot to the body.
Astoria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astoria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Astoria.
Astoria digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.

Astoria moves into the clinch successfully.
Astoria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astoria misses with a body punch.
Astoria tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Astoria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Astoria misses with a punch on the inside.
Astoria misses with a punch on the inside.
Astoria lands a knee to the head.
Steele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Astoria pulls his leg out and moves away.
Astoria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astoria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Steele gets the takedown into side control.
Astoria parries the strikes from Steele easily there. Steele is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Astoria to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Astoria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Astoria tries to escape but Steele is in control.
Astoria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steele on the ground.
Steele working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astoria managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steele.
Astoria avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steele.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Astoria is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele working away.
Steele working the ground and pound but Astoria is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steele throws a body punch but Astoria moves out of range.
Astoria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steele looks to land a combination but Astoria avoids it well.
Astoria throws a chopping leg kick but Steele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice sprawl there from Astoria as Steele shoots in.

Astoria closes the distance and clinches.
Astoria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Astoria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Astoria with a knee to the head.
Astoria works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Astoria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astoria scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Astoria missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astoria digs a right hand into Steele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steele's gas tank.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Astoria can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Astoria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steele in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Astoria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele wants to get back to striking at distance but Astoria won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Astoria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele wants to take the fight to the mat but Astoria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astoria tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Astoria lands a nice knee to the body.
Astoria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Waldorf Astoria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele prevents a body shot from Astoria.
Astoria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Astoria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Astoria scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Astoria.
Steele is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Astoria is defending well.
Waldorf Astoria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Astoria lands with a light punch inside.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Astoria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Astoria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Astoria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astoria can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Astoria after a bit of a struggle.
Steele wants a takedown but no success here.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike.
Astoria lands a nice uppercut.
Astoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Astoria on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astoria has him pressed against the cage.
Astoria with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Astoria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Astoria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Astoria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Astoria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Astoria pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Astoria.
Astoria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Steele is rocked!
Steele fails to pull guard.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Astoria finish him?
Astoria tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astoria gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steele.
Waldorf Astoria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Steele blocks a body shot from Astoria.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria misses with some punches.
Astoria can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Astoria misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele prevents a body shot from Astoria.
Astoria scores a nice knee to the body.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Astoria has Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Astoria tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Waldorf Astoria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to stall.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astoria misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Astoria fails to land.

Steele breaks the clinch.
Jason Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele fails with the takedown
and Astoria counters with a nice leg kick.
Waldorf Astoria is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria pushes Steele away with a front kick.

Astoria clinches up against the cage.
Astoria misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Astoria fails to land.
Astoria scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
Astoria is working Steele over against the cage.
Astoria unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jason Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astoria lands a knee to the body.
Astoria throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Astoria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astoria gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Astoria looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Astoria misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astoria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Astoria presses Steele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waldorf Astoria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Astoria, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldorf Astoria!
A relieved looking Waldorf Astoria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eryk Bartnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woods kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Before I forget. Bartnik has chosen Sobota - Do góry łeb as his entrance music. Eryk Bartnik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Woods
vs
Bartnik

190 cm
25
184 lbs
6 - 18 - 0

183 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eryk Bartnik!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woods fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartnik, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartnik's elbow.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Woods lands a body punch.
Bartnik looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Woods as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woods.
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods lands a body shot.
Bartnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Woods lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
Woods is working Bartnik over against the cage.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
Woods working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Woods.
Woods lands a body punch in the clinch.
Woods is working Bartnik over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods lands a body shot.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
Woods lands a body punch.
Woods presses Bartnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Woods.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Woods.
Woods lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartnik backwards.
Woods scores with a shot to the side of Bartnik's head.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Bartnik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Woods.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Woods scores with a nice short uppercut.
Woods lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Woods.
A body shot lands from Woods.
A shot in the inside from Woods.
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartnik.
Woods presses Bartnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartnik or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Woods.
Woods pushes Bartnik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.
Woods works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woods works on Bartnik's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods lands a knee to the body.
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods is working Bartnik over against the cage.
Woods lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Woods.
Bartnik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Woods scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Nice body punch from Woods - that landed with a thud.
Woods lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Woods.
A short right from Woods.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Woods lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woods works on Bartnik's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods digs a right hand into Bartnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bartnik's gas tank.
Woods lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.
A right hand to the body from Woods.
Woods lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Woods on the inside.
Nice body punch from Woods - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woods.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods gets through Bartnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Woods working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Woods lands a body punch in the clinch.
Woods works on Bartnik's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods presses Bartnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Woods presses Bartnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Woods.
Woods works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Woods.
Woods works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Woods - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods pushes Bartnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woods presses Bartnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
A short body shot lands from Woods as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Woods gets a clinch.
A short right from Woods on the inside.
Bartnik wants to stall.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Woods makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woods digs a right hand into Bartnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bartnik's gas tank.
Woods lands a good knee to the midsection. Bartnik won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Woods.
Woods working Bartnik over with knees to the body.
Woods landing knees to the body.
Woods pushes Bartnik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Woods lands a body punch.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartnik or not.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bartnik is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Woods scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Woods as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods lands a body shot.
Woods is working Bartnik over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woods.
Woods lands a body punch.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Woods.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartnik or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods digs a right hand into Bartnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bartnik's gas tank.
Woods lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.
A hook to the body from Woods.
A short body shot lands from Woods as the two fighters clinch.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woods lands with a left to the head.
Woods lands a shoulder strike.
Woods works on Bartnik's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods lands a body punch.
A short right from Woods on the inside.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartnik or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods digs a right hand underneath Bartnik's ribcage. Bartnik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Woods lands a body punch.
Woods connects with a knee to the head.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woods lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartnik backwards.
Woods works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Woods unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Woods.
Woods lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Woods lands a shot to the body.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartnik or not.
Woods lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartnik backwards.
Woods works on Bartnik's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Woods obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woods lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartnik.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woods.
Nice body punch from Woods - that landed with a thud.
Woods digs a right hand underneath Bartnik's ribcage. Bartnik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Woods lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Woods - that landed with a thud.
Woods pushes Bartnik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Woods - that landed with a thud.
Woods lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Woods digs a right hand into Bartnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bartnik's gas tank.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartnik.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
A right hand to the body from Woods.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Woods.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
Woods gets through Bartnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Woods.
A body shot lands from Woods.
Bartnik takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Woods.
Woods lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Woods.
A short body shot lands from Woods as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Woods.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods works on Bartnik's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woods lands a body punch.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Woods dominated that second round.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Oooh a lovely combination from Woods sends Bartnik down but not out. Woods dives into side control looking to finish.

Bartnik is rocked!

It looks like Eryk Bartnik has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Woods has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bartnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Woods finish him?

Woods has closed the distance and engaged Bartnik in a clinch.
Bartnik is trying to pull guard but Woods turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Woods unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bartnik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bartnik seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartnik.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Woods lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartnik backwards.
A body shot lands from Woods.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
Woods lands a body punch.
Bartnik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woods gets through Bartnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartnik can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods lands a good knee to the midsection. Bartnik won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Jason Woods has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Woods softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woods lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Woods.
A shot in the inside from Woods.
Woods lands a body shot in the clinch.
Woods lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartnik is working for takedown but Woods is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Woods.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Woods.
Woods lands with a light punch inside.
Woods lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Woods.
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods presses Bartnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartnik.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jason Woods is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartnik or not.
Woods pushes Bartnik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Woods digs a right hand underneath Bartnik's ribcage. Bartnik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Woods.
Woods pushes Bartnik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartnik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Woods is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jason Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eryk Bartnik.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartnik or not.
Woods lands with a short shot to the head.
Woods working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartnik or not.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Woods.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands a body shot in the clinch.
Woods presses Bartnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Woods as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Woods.
Woods lands a body shot in the clinch.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Bartnik takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woods creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Woods.
Woods is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Woods.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woods.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Woods - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Woods landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Woods works on Bartnik's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartniks head.
Bartnik has Woods pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Woods manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Woods.
Nice body punch from Woods - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Woods.
Woods lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods cracks Bartnik with a nice body shot.
Woods is leaning against Bartnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eryk Bartnik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Woods.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woods has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:24
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Woods!
An out of breath Jason Woods thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

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 Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke comes to the cage accompanied by never gonna stop. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Funke
vs
Grepp

188 cm
34
184 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

181 cm
32
176 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Inge Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Funke throws a jab but it's blocked by Grepp.
Funke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Funke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grepp throws a body kick that misses.
Funke misses with a hook. Grepp ducked under it nicely.
Grepp digs a good hook to Funke's body.
Funke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grepp circles away quickly and effectively.
Funke looks to land a left hand but Grepp moved out of range nicely.

Funke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grepp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funke is in Grepp's guard.

Funke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grepp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funke has managed to get both his arms back between Grepp's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grepp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Funke with a flurry of punches that miss.

Grepp looking for subs off his back but Funke has passed one foot through into half guard.
Funke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Grepp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funke drops an elbow to the side of Grepp's head.
Funke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funke.

Grepp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funke pulls his head out easily.
Grepp looks winded!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cody Funke!
A victorious Cody Funke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McDougle
vs
Viking

193 cm
24
255 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

205 cm
28
249 lbs
16 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killian McDougle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDougle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDougle showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDougle in particular looking to stall.
Viking tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McDougle manages to move to mount!
Viking squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McDougle with the ground and pound from mount.
Viking is trying to stand.
McDougle controlling the pace for now.
McDougle misses with a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McDougle working for a submission but Viking is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDougle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McDougle looking to finish with strikes here!
McDougle controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle lands a nice shot to the head.
Viking is trying to stand but he's just given McDougle his back.

McDougle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Viking has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Viking is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDougle.
McDougle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to stand back up.
McDougle is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Viking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDougle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viking is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Viking showing good submission defense here.

McDougle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Viking knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Viking for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Viking defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDougle tightening his grip on Viking, looking for the choke.

McDougle looking for the choke from the back.
Viking has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Viking fending off the submission attempt from McDougle.
McDougle is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDougle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDougle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDougle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viking tries to clinch

and McDougle counters with a takedown into side control.
Killian McDougle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDougle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Viking is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDougle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDougle landing strikes.
Viking is trying to escape the position but McDougle is controlling the position.
McDougle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking blocking the ground and pound.
Viking wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

McDougle stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDougle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

McDougle drives through and clinches with Viking against the cage.

McDougle pulls guard.
McDougle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viking wants to control from the top but McDougle keeps moving.
McDougle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDougle is on top in guard.
McDougle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDougle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDougle controlling from the top position.
McDougle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viking can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDougle won't allow Viking to get back to his feet.

Viking is working an open guard so McDougle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Viking tries to clinch up
and McDougle counters with a thumping low kick.

McDougle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDougle showed some decent athleticism there.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
McDougle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viking's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to kick McDougle off but McDougle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDougle winds up and cracks Viking with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDougle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Viking pushes McDougle off looking to stand but McDougle dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDougle in particular looking to stall.
McDougle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viking is trying to stand up here but McDougle is controlling him well.

McDougle seems to be working for a kimura but Viking defends the submission attempt.
McDougle sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Viking makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killian McDougle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDougle scores with a spinning back kick!
Viking is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viking falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDougle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

McDougle closes the distance and clinches.

McDougle pulls guard successfully.

McDougle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viking doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viking manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viking being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McDougle looking for a guillotine here but Viking defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian McDougle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McDougle scores with a takedown into Viking's guard.
McDougle sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDougle passes into half guard.
Viking is looking to escape.

McDougle stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Some wild striking there from Viking.
McDougle misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - McDougle coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDougle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viking is pushing McDougle's head away, looking to escape. McDougle manages to hold on to the position though.
Viking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDougle is working Viking over with some ground and pound from side control.
McDougle in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Viking tries to escape but McDougle is in control.
McDougle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Viking's legs.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McDougle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDougle throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDougle throws a right and a left that both miss.

McDougle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viking!
McDougle working the ground and pound from side control.
Viking avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDougle.
Viking being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
McDougle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Viking is being controlled here.
Viking is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDougle has just dragged him back down to the mat.

McDougle decides to stand back up. McDougle steps back and let's Viking get back to his feet.

McDougle moves into the clinch.
Viking tries to break the clinch but McDougle is controlling the position.

McDougle pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Viking trying to control but McDougle is working from the bottom.
McDougle has a closed guard, preventing Viking from standing up.
Viking won't allow McDougle to sweep him here.
McDougle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

McDougle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viking defends it easily.
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!
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viking wants to stand but McDougle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Norwegian Viking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killian McDougle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McDougle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viking's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killian McDougle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDougle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killian McDougle!
A relieved looking Killian McDougle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.