ICON LA12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Damme might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lil Wayne - Troublemaker f. Young Money. Kennison has chosen Snot- Stoopid as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jean Claude Van Damme has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Claude Van Damme
vs
Kennison

172 cm
37
160 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

164 cm
24
160 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Divinity 160Q
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kennison!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kennison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kennison counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Damme thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Damme tries to clinch
and Kennison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Damme's knee momentarily.
Van Damme wants to clinch
letting Kennison counter with a right hand.

Van Damme rushes Kennison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head.
Van Damme misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Damme lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Karl Kennison has been cut.
Kennison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Damme's elbow.
Van Damme's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kennison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme prevents Kennison from breaking the clinch.
Kennison dodges an elbow strike from Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with an elbow strike.
Kennison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kennison tries to circle away but Van Damme has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Damme just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kennison's brow.
Van Damme throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Damme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kennison's defenses.
Kennison dodges an elbow strike from Van Damme.

Kennison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme wants to clinch but Kennison slips to the side
letting Kennison counter with a right hand.
Kennison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Kennison rushes Van Damme and presses him up against the cage.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme throws an elbow but it misses.

Kennison manages to break the clinch.
Kennison misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennison. Kennison obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Damme moves to clinch but Kennison breaks away
and Kennison counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennison throws a low kick, looking for Van Damme's leg but Van Damme calmly moves out of range.
Kennison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennison misses the jab.
Kennison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kennison counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme darts in trying to clinch
and Kennison counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Damme darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kennison to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Damme tries to clinch up
and Kennison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to clinch but Kennison slips to the side
and Kennison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Damme closes the distance but Kennison moves to the side
letting Kennison counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Damme looks to clinch
and Kennison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Damme tries to clinch
and Kennison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme looks to clinch
letting Kennison counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Kennison misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Kennison.
Van Damme darts in trying to clinch

and Kennison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Kennison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Kennison's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Van Damme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kennison misses with the combination.
Van Damme checks the leg kick.
Van Damme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennison counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Damme moves to clinch but Kennison breaks away
and Van Damme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Damme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kennison throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Damme.

Kennison breaks the clinch.
Karl Kennison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Damme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennison throws out the jab.
Van Damme darts in trying to clinch
and Kennison counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Damme wants to clinch but Kennison slips to the side
and Kennison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Damme. Van Damme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Damme wants to clinch
and Kennison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to clinch
and Kennison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennison as he connects with a hook.
Van Damme tries to clinch

and Kennison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennison.
Kennison avoids the elbow strike from Van Damme, against the cage.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme misses with an elbow over the top.

Kennison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Damme tries to clinch up
and Kennison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennison counters with a leg kick.
Van Damme closes the distance but Kennison moves to the side
and Kennison counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Van Damme forces Kennison back against the cage and clinches.
Van Damme pushes off an throws an elbow but Kennison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kennison tries to stall but Van Damme uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kennison - that landed with a thud.
Kennison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Damme misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Kennison can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Damme lands an elbow just above Kennison 's eye.

Kennison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Kennison moves away
and Kennison counters with a low kick, right behind Van Damme 's knee.
Van Damme darts in trying to clinch
letting Kennison counter with a right hand.

Van Damme closes the distance and pushes Kennison back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennison blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but Kennison blocks it.

Kennison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Damme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Kennison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karl Kennison's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Van Damme moves to clinch but Kennison breaks away
and Kennison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Damme tries to clinch
and Kennison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kennison closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Kennison.
Kennison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Damme throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Kennison blocks with his arms.
Kennison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kennison avoids the elbow strike from Van Damme, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Damme lands a nice elbow.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kennison is looking to control Van Damme's arms but Van Damme gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kennison has his back to the cage.
Van Damme throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Kennison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Damme closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kennison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Damme's knee momentarily.
Van Damme closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kennison counters with a good low kick that Van Damme was not able to check.

Van Damme clinches up with Kennison and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Damme creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kennison blocks the elbow strike.
Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Kennison is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Kennison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme moves to clinch but Kennison breaks away
and Kennison counters with a straight right hand.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Kennison moves away
and Van Damme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Damme looks to clinch
and Kennison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Damme moves to clinch but Kennison breaks away
and Kennison counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Damme is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Damme wants to clinch but Kennison slips to the side
and Kennison counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Damme wants to clinch but Kennison slips to the side
and Kennison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme tries to clinch up
and Kennison counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Damme wants to clinch
and Kennison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karl Kennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Damme closes the distance but Kennison moves to the side
and Kennison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennison counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Damme tries to clinch up
and Kennison counters with a three punch combo that has Van Damme backing up. Van Damme nods at Kennison to acknowledge the strikes.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Damme moves out of range as Kennison strikes.
Van Damme looks for the body kick but Kennison saw that one coming.
Kennison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Kennison.
I've got Kennison 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerner has chosen Balls to the Wall by Accept as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fierro
vs
Doerner

175 cm
34
116 lbs
9 - 22 - 0

170 cm
30
140 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Steel Penn's All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Fierro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fierro throws a right hand that Doerner ducks under and follows up with a left that Doerner also avoids with ease.

Doerner closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Doerner.
Fierro misses with the head strike.

Doerner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Doerner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doerner landing shots from mount.
Fierro is in a horrible position here. Doerner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Luis Fierro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Doerner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helmut Doerner!
After the big win, Helmut Doerner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's All 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sys Rq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

The Pirate
vs
Rq

174 cm
26
153 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

174 cm
29
152 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sys Rq!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pirate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rq.
The Pirate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rq.
The Pirate misses with a hook. Rq ducked under it nicely.
The Pirate throws a lazy right hand but Rq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rq takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Rq has closed the distance and engaged The Pirate in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rq fails to land.
The Pirate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Pirate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rq.
The Pirate is looking to control Rq's arms but Rq gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Pirate has his back to the cage.
The Pirate blocking some punches.
The Pirate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rq prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate swings wildly with an uppercut but Rq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from The Pirate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Pirate.
Rq throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate tries to throw a body punch but Rq avoids it by throwing The Pirate back against the cage.
The Pirate lands a shoulder strike.
Rq's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Pirate is leaning against Rq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Pirate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rq.
The Pirate is trying to break the clinch but Rq is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rq creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rq.
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!
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
The Pirate tries a body shot but Rq blocks it.
Rq lands with a light punch inside.
Rq misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Pirate.
Rq has a couple of punches blocked by The Pirate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on The Pirate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Pirate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rq's elbow.
Rq blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Pirate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Pirate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rq scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rq prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate is looking to break free of the clinch but Rq has double underhooks.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Rq controls his hands.
The Pirate lands a shot to the body.
The Pirate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Pirate scores with a hook to the body.
The Pirate tries to work over Rq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Pirate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Pirate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Pirate can't find room to land a body shot as Rq controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Pirate lands a hook that snaps the head of Rq backwards.
The Pirate scores with a shoulder strike.
Rq working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands an uppercut.
The Pirate lands a nice uppercut.
The Pirate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rq backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, The Pirate scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Pirate swings wildly with an uppercut but Rq uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Pirate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rq looks winded!

The Pirate breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rq momentarily.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pirate misses with a wild body shot.
Rq slips a straight right by The Pirate.
The Pirate cracks Rq with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rq misses with a looping left.
Rq checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Pirate misses with a straight left.
The Pirate throws the left hand but Rq avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate thuds his right hand into Rq's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Pirate thuds his right hand into Rq's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate swings widly with a right hand
and Rq counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Pirate looks to land a left hand but Rq moved out of range nicely.
The Pirate tries to land a front kick but Rq steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rq on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blackbeard The Pirate dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Pirate missing with a left hand there. Rq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from The Pirate does no damage.
The Pirate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Pirate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Pirate cracks Rq with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Pirate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Pirate lands a head kick. Rq smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rq throws a shot from downtown. The Pirate moves away and avoids it.
The Pirate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rq doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rq defending well as The Pirate loads up on a big left hand.
Rq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rq takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Pirate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rq counter with a right hand.
The Pirate throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by The Pirate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Pirate just misses with a punch to the body.
Rq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pirate throws out the jab.
The Pirate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Rq.
The Pirate scores with a head kick. Rq tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
Rq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
The Pirate connects with a body shot that sends Rq's belly button to the back.
Rq ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
The Pirate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rq throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rq drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from The Pirate misses the target.
Rq misses with a wild body shot.
The Pirate misses with a looping left.
The Pirate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rq.
The Pirate throws a head kick but Rq moves out of range.
Rq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - The Pirate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rq has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Pirate finds it's way round the side to connect with Rq's head.
A head kick misses from The Pirate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rq slips under a jab.
Rq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.
Rq misses with a wild body shot.
Rq ducks right into an uppercut from The Pirate.
The Pirate looks to throw the jab but Rq is out of range.
The Pirate misses the shot to the body.
The Pirate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rq moves away.
The Pirate loads up on a big right hand but Rq slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rq.
The Pirate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rq.
Blackbeard The Pirate is winning the standup battle so far.
Rq lands a slapping body shot.
Rq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Decent striking displayed by The Pirate there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rq slips a straight right by The Pirate.
The Pirate scores with a body shot.
The Pirate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pirate throws a head kick but Rq moves out of range.
The Pirate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rq.
Rq looks to land a left hand but The Pirate moved out of range nicely.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The Pirate throws a series of punches but Rq avoids them all with ease.
Rq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Pirate throws a nice looking combination but Rq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rq misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pirate looks to throw the jab but Rq is out of range.
The Pirate misses with a straight right.
Rq blocks a jab.
Rq lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blackbeard The Pirate dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The Pirate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from The Pirate misses the target.
The Pirate misses with a hook. Rq ducked under it nicely.
Rq misses with a straight left.
Rq walks into a straight right hand from The Pirate.
Good shot there by The Pirate.
The Pirate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Pirate.
The Pirate misses with an uppercut. Rq saw that one coming.
The Pirate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by The Pirate - just one landing.
Rq swings for the body but The Pirate moves out of range.
Rq throws a jab but it's blocked by The Pirate.
Rq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
Jab by The Pirate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rq takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Pirate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rq can do to turn this around?
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The Pirate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rq dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Pirate tries a head kick but it misses.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.
A swing and a miss from The Pirate.
Rq avoids the body shot from The Pirate.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.
A jab from The Pirate misses.
Rq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Pirate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Rq.
Sys Rq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rqs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rq connects with a crisp jab.
The Pirate lands a head kick. Rq smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab, jab by The Pirate - just one landing.
The fighters circling - The Pirate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rq defending well as The Pirate loads up on a big left hand.
The Pirate misses with a looping left.
The Pirate jabs at Rq's 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!
The Pirate throws a body punch but Rq moves out of range.
Rq takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
Rq lands with a hook. The Pirate tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Pirate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rq ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
The Pirate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rq.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rq has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Pirate lands with a slapping head kick.
The Pirate scores with a hook to the body. Rq takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by The Pirate as he connects with a hook.
Rq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Pirate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands a nice shot that snaps Rq's head back.
A right-left combo lands from The Pirate.
The Pirate works over Rq's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Pirate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rq swings for the body but The Pirate moves out of range.
The Pirate throws an off balance right hand
and Rq counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rq fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rq.
The Pirate circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Pirate ducks under a wild hook from Rq.
The Pirate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rq's sensitive parts.
The Pirate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackbeard The Pirate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Pirate cracks Rq with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Pirate misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Pirate scores with the left hand. Rq knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
Rq slips a jab from The Pirate.
Rq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pirate throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blackbeard The Pirate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Pirate 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackbeard The Pirate!
Blackbeard The Pirate very nearly forgot to thank Performance Enhancing Drugs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hihnavaara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kallio Vice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hihnavaara
vs
Miike

175 cm
37
158 lbs
19 - 17 - 1

162 cm
32
148 lbs
31 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Steel Penn's All 160

The Bodyshop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takeshi Miike!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hihnavaara scores with a takedown into Miike's guard.

Miike has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hihnavaara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hihnavaara stops Miike from standing up.
Miike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Miike uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hihnavaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hihnavaara fails with a takedown attempt.
Hihnavaara misses with a takedown attempt - Miike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Hihnavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miike slaps away a takedown attempt from Hihnavaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miike throws a body punch but Hihnavaara moves out of range.
Miike scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hihnavaara throws a body punch but Miike moves out of range.
Hihnavaara shoots and misses
and Miike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Hihnavaara looking for submissions off his back.
Miike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hihnavaara keeps working.
Miike is thwarting Hihnavaara's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Miike is going to stand back up.

Hihnavaara actively working from the bottom here.
Miike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hihnavaara keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike wants to pass to mount but Hihnavaara is defending the position.
Miike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hihnavaara keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Hihnavaara actively working from the bottom here.
Hihnavaara wants to get back to his feet.
Miike is taking a breather. Hihnavaara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hihnavaara is staying active underneath Miike, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miike is taking a breather. Hihnavaara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Takeshi Miike.
Miike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miike scores with a takedown into Hihnavaara's guard.
Hihnavaara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miike trying to control the position from guard on top but Hihnavaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hihnavaara working a defensive guard here.

Hihnavaara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miike is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hihnavaara.
Miike wants to control but Hihnavaara is keeping him busy.
Hihnavaara tries to bench press Miike off him but Miike keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike moves into full mount!
Miike takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miike raining down hammerfists from mount.
Miike content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miike trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hihnavaara wants to hold on but Miike pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hihnavaara is trying to escape the mount.
Hihnavaara wants to hold on but Miike pushes him away.
Miike trying to control but Hihnavaara is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hihnavaara misses with a takedown attempt - Miike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hihnavaara throws a hook but Miike avoids it easily.
Miike lands with a good body shot.
Aleksi Hihnavaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Miike closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hihnavaara stops Miike from passing to mount.
Hihnavaara is looking to reverse the position.
Miike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hihnavaara keeps working.
Hihnavaara can't do much from the bottom here.
Hihnavaara is looking for a sweep.
Miike taking a breather here.
Hihnavaara tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miike presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike tries to control but Hihnavaara wriggling away.
Miike controlling from mount.
Hihnavaara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hihnavaara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hihnavaara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Miike connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hihnavaara wants to hold on but Miike pushes him away.
Miike sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Miike content just to control the position here.
Miike prevents Hihnavaara from getting the reversal.
Miike can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hihnavaara is looking to escape.
Miike controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miike lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara is bucking up trying to escape but Miike cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hihnavaara working to try and regain half guard.
Hihnavaara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hihnavaara is looking to improve his position but Miike isn't that keen on the idea.
Hihnavaara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hihnavaara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hihnavaara is working hard here to advance position.
Miike tries to control but Hihnavaara wriggling away.
Hihnavaara wants to hold on but Miike pushes him away.
Miike takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike looking to control but Hihnavaara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hihnavaara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miike controlling from mount.
Hihnavaara tries to hold on but Miike postures up.
Hihnavaara is squirming around, avoiding Miike's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hihnavaara tries to reverse the position but Miike maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hihnavaara tries to hold on but Miike postures up.
Miike working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Miike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Miike misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miike.
Miike throws a leg kick but Hihnavaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Hihnavaara drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miike keeping full guard, as Hihnavaara tries to pass.
Miike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeshi Miike has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miike wants to sweep here but Hihnavaara controlling him for the moment.
Miike is looking to stand up but Hihnavaara isn't so interested in that idea.
Hihnavaara is pushing down on Miike's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miike is fighting to maintain full guard but Hihnavaara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hihnavaara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miike's head.
Miike wants to improve his position but Hihnavaara is controlling well.

Hihnavaara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hihnavaara 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.

Hihnavaara is trying to work for a kimura but Miike is defending well.
Hihnavaara slows the pace down in half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hihnavaara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hihnavaara's back!
Hihnavaara rolls, trying to escape but Miike keeps control of the position.
Hihnavaara just trying to survive but Miike is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hihnavaara tries to escape the position.
Hihnavaara wants to control his opponent's hands but Miike gets his hands free.
Hihnavaara can't escape the position.

Miike has managed to slip his arm under Hihnavaara's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hihnavaara is tapping out! Submission win for Miike.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Miike!
In his post fight interview, Takeshi Miike started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Shawnee Sioux War Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wolf
vs
Pirozhkov

168 cm
30
148 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

175 cm
25
135 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirozhkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf connects with a jab.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pirozhkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Wolf scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Pirozhkov down.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf is looking to wear down Pirozhkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wolf looks to land a combination. Pirozhkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf scores with the left hand. Pirozhkov knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Pirozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.

Pirozhkov gets the takedown into side control.

Pirozhkov 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.

Pirozhkov tries for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.

Pirozhkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pirozhkov's guard! Nice work there by Wolf!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirozhkov keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pirozhkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pirozhkov is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.

Pirozhkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf is aware though and is defending well.

Pirozhkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wolf uses it to pass to side control.
Wolf wants to stand but Pirozhkov has his arm trapped.
Pirozhkov is trying to work for a sweep but Wolf has mounted him!
Pirozhkov is looking to improve his position but Wolf isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf controlling the position easily from mount.
Pirozhkov tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
Pirozhkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Pirozhkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirozhkov tries to improve his position but instead Wolf has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirozhkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Wolf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wolf scores with a jab. Pirozhkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Pirozhkov avoids them all with ease.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Pirozhkov 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.
Pirozhkov misses with a hook.
Wolf lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Pirozhkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Red Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Wolf does it's job there.
Red Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Red Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pirozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a leg kick.
Pirozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pirozhkov is defended easily by Wolf.
Wolf throws a hook but Pirozhkov avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pirozhkov blocks a jab.
Pirozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf tests Pirozhkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body. Pirozhkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolf.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Pirozhkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolf circles away.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pirozhkov.
Wolf lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Pirozhkov moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf fakes the leg kick and cracks Pirozhkov in the body.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Wolf dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pirozhkov manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws a head kick but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Pirozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Pirozhkov is just out of range.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pirozhkov.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolf lands a nice hook to Pirozhkov's body. Pirozhkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a double jab.
Wolf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pirozhkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pirozhkov avoids a kick to the body.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pirozhkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Pirozhkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov moves away from the strike by Wolf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Pirozhkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Pirozhkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolf's waist but Wolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pirozhkov off to one side.
Red Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf throws a hook but Pirozhkov avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Pirozhkov avoids nicely.

Pirozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pirozhkov is in Wolf's guard.
Pirozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Pirozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Pirozhkov wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Arthur Pirozhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Wolf!
Red Wolf took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Drogo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Drogo
vs
Lundin

196 cm
27
212 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

210 cm
32
221 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sex Panther Supplements (new stock available)

Steel Penn's All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin has his takedown stuffed
and Drogo counters with a solid body kick.
Lundin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lundin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drogo but Drogo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Drogo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lundin tries to pull guard but Drogo won't allow it.
Karl Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lundin.
Drogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lundin avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Lundin avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Lundin takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Robert Lundin has been cut.
Lundin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Lundin wants a takedown.
Drogo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Lundin is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lundin is defending well for now.
Drogo crunches a lovely knee into Lundin's ribcage.
Lundin looks winded!
Drogo lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drogo.
Drogo with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Drogo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but Lundin blocks it.
Lundin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Drogo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drogo tries to work over Lundin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drogo.
Drogo lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lundin.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lundin avoids it.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Lundin controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin jumps guard but Drogo stands there with Lundin around his waist. Lundin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lundin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drogo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drogo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drogo tries to clinch up.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Lundin off balance momentarily.
Lundin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drogo thows a leg kick but Lundin checks it

and Lundin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drogo's guard.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Lundin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lundin throws an elbow that misses. Drogo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lundin's guard. Nice move by Drogo!
Lundin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Drogo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lundin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lundin is refusing to be controlled, as Drogo sits in half guard.
Drogo wants to stand but Lundin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin wants to get back to full guard.
Lundin trying to control from the bottom.

Lundin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drogo wants to stand up but Lundin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Drogo trying to control the action but Lundin is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Drogo decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Drogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lundin's cut.
That's time! Drogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Drogo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lundin blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Drogo misses

and Lundin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drogo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lundin!
Lundin wants to hold on but Drogo pushes him away.
Drogo wants to control the pace but Lundin is squirming around nicely.
Lundin is looking to improve his position but Drogo isn't that keen on the idea.
Drogo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lundin to take his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin wants to control his opponent's hands but Drogo gets his hands free.
Lundin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Drogo controlling from the back.
Lundin prevents Drogo from getting a body triangle.
Drogo is trying to stick to Lundin's back but Lundin is turning into Drogo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drogo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lundin.
Drogo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drogo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drogo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundin.
Lundin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo keeping full guard, as Lundin tries to pass.
Drogo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lundin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lundin throws a big elbow that misses.
Lundin trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drogo managing to control the position.
Lundin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lundin throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Drogo.
Lundin shoots in for a double leg but Drogo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lundin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Drogo moves into the clinch.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Lundin avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Lundin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lundin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drogo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lundin backwards.
Drogo misses with a knee strike.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lundin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karl Drogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lundin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lundin managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Lundin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drogo is pressed up against the cage. Lundin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drogo down to the mat. Drogo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karl Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lundin.
Drogo lands a slapping body shot.
Lundin fails with the takedown
and Drogo counters with a low kick, right behind Lundin 's knee.
Lundin is breathing heavily.
Drogo is looking to clinch but Lundin is avoiding it.
Lundin throws a hook but Drogo blocks it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
Lundin misses with the combination.
Drogo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Drogo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Lundin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Drogo throws a leg kick which misses Lundin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lundin tries to avoid it.
Drogo lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lundin.
Lundin throws a combination that misses
and Drogo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Drogo cracks Lundin with an open hand slap.
Drogo leaves Lundin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drogo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lundin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lundin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Drogo clinches up against the cage.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo presses Lundin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lundin or not.
Drogo lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Drogo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogo gets underhooks to prevent Lundin's takedown attempt.
Karl Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lundin.
Drogo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drogo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drogo lands a body shot.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lundin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drogo tries to work over Lundin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lundin.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lundin avoids it.
Drogo misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands a nice uppercut.

Lundin is rocked!

Lundin pulls guard effortlessly.
Lundin is still in real trouble! Can Drogo finish him?
Drogo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lundin wants to control but Drogo passes easily into half guard.

Lundin actively working from the bottom here.
Lundin seems to have recovered his senses.
Lundin tries to get to full guard but Drogo has control of the leg.

Drogo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lundin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Lundin off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lundin misses with a straight left.
Drogo dodges the punch combination from Lundin.
Drogo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lundin backs up against the cage.
Drogo misses with a leg kick.
Lundin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drogo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lundin get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lundin stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Drogo runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Drogo!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Drogo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'll Whip Ya Head Boy. Murska has chosen Perhosveitsi-Heikki & Lika-Aki - Aakkoset as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ferguson
vs
Murska

187 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

189 cm
29
215 lbs
22 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murska looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murska fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murska.

It looks like Kevin Ferguson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferguson's sensitive parts.
Ferguson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Murska tenderised Ferguson's leg. Ferguson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murska throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferguson's head.
Murska works the jab nicely.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murska.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Murska.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murska connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Murska scores with a leg kick.
Murska connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Murska.
Murska lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murska.
Sloppy strikes from Murska. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murska.
Murska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murska scores with a jab to the body.
Balig Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murska lands a nice shot that snaps Ferguson's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murska thuds a left hand into Ferguson's body.
Murska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferguson's head backwards.
Murska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferguson's sensitive parts.
Murska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferguson's sensitive parts.
Ferguson 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murska lands a jab.
Murska connects with a leg kick. Ferguson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murska throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson 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.
Murska lands a slapping body shot.
Murska is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferguson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murska lands a right hook to the body.
Balig Murska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murska works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murska. Ferguson shrugs it off though.

Murska lands a big head kick that sends Ferguson tumbling to the mat! Murska takes a step backwards and waves Ferguson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murska.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Murska.

Ferguson is rocked!
A good leg kick by Murska.
Murska throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balig Murska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice shot by Murska.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murska.
Kevin Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Murska.
Murska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murska lands a brutal head kick. Ferguson looks out on his feet and Murska throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Balig Murska!
An out of breath Balig Murska 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogg comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone. Myles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Danger Zone. 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.

Nogg
vs
Myles

169 cm
34
139 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

166 cm
30
146 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skyler Myles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogg digs a good hook to Myles's body.
Myles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Myles finds it's target.
Nogg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogg throws the left hand but Myles avoids the punch easily.
Myles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogg.
Nogg scores with a jab to the body.
Myles dips to his left and cracks Nogg with an uppercut!

Nogg is rocked!
Myles walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nogg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Myles swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nogg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skyler Myles! Skyler Myles retains his bantamweight title!
Skyler Myles 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.