Elite 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sao Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sao Marcos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marcos
vs
Kingsley

173 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sao Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marcos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kingsley on his heels. He'll look to pass Kingsley's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marcos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingsley being controlled here, momentarily.

Kingsley looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Kingsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marcos wants to stand but Kingsley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marcos trying to control but Kingsley is working from the bottom.

Marcos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marcos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marcos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kingsley's guard.
Kingsley is looking to stand up but Marcos isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcos wanted to stand there but Kingsley had control of the position.
Kingsley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to stand back up but Kingsley is controlling him
Marcos has hold of Kingsley's hands but Kingsley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marcos is trying to stand back up but Kingsley is controlling him
Kingsley throwing shots but Marcos is blocking nicely.
Kingsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Marcos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marcos wants to get back to his feet.
Marcos is breathing heavily.

Kingsley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kingsley darts in and clinches Marcos up against the ropes.
Kingsley connects with a knee to the head.
Marcos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingsley has him pressed against the ropes.
We've been informed that Kingsley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marcos is trying to push Kingsley away but Kingsley has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kingsley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcos is trying to pull guard but Kingsley turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

Kingsley has picked Marcos up - he's going for a ride! Kingsley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Marcos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Marcos. No joy for Kingsley on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcos shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcos.

Marcos clinches up against the ropes.
Kingsley working Marcos over with knees to the body.
Kingsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Marcos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kingsley can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingsley defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos looking to control but instead Kingsley has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Marcos wants to stand up but Kingsley manages to regain full guard.
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingsley trying to keep a closed guard but Marcos is proving a slippery customer.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingsley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marcos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Kingsley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marcos's guard.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos controlling Kingsley's posture.
Marcos wants to stand up but Kingsley is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos has a closed guard, preventing Kingsley from standing up.
Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingsley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marcos is proving hard to escape from.
Kingsley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marcos's head.
Marcos has a closed guard, preventing Kingsley from standing up.
Marcos is looking to stand up but Kingsley isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kingsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Kingsley pushes Marcos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Marcos is trying to force a seperation but Kingsley has the dominant position.
Kingsley has Marcos pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Marcos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kingsley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingsley lands a good knee to the midsection. Marcos won't want to take too many of those.
Marcos jumps guard but Kingsley stands there with Marcos around his waist. Marcos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kingsley lands an elbow just above Marcos 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Kingsley 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kingsley clinches up with Marcos and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kingsley with a knee to the head.
Kingsley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kingsley with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Marcos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marcos is trying to break the clinch but Kingsley has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Kingsley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.

Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kingsley.

Marcos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Kingsley keeps moving.
Marcos is looking to advance position but Kingsley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Marcos regains half guard.
Marcos is trying to stand.
Kingsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcos's head.

Kingsley stands up out of the half guard.
Marcos dives in for a single leg takedown but Kingsley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingsley just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marcos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Marcos wants to break free but Kingsley has control.

Kingsley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marcos regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos wants to stand up but Kingsley is controlling him.

Kingsley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jab by Marcos.

Kingsley instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley prevents Marcos from breaking the clinch.
Marcos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kingsley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Marcos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kingsley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Marcos really felt that one!

Marcos gets tackled into the ropes by Kingsley. Kingsley maintains the clinch.
Kingsley slows down the pace here.
Marcos is trying to push Kingsley away but Kingsley has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kingsley lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Sao Marcos has been cut.
Marcos jumps guard but Kingsley stands there with Marcos around his waist. Marcos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kingsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marcos's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to break the clinch but Kingsley has him pressed against the ropes.
Marcos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kingsley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marcos wants to break free but Kingsley has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kingsley.
Marcos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marcos is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingsley lands an elbow just above Marcos 's eye.
Marcos is trying to break the clinch but Kingsley has him pressed against the ropes.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Kingsley.
I think Kingsley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Kingsley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the ring accompanied by Soulfly - Plata O Plomo. Hugh Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Escobar
vs
Jordan

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.

Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.

Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jordan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Escobar scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Escobar lands.
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan misses with the combination.
Jordan moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jordan on the side of the head.
Escobar stuns Jordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escobar checks the leg kick.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar.
Jordan throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Escobar cracks Jordan with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
Jordan feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Jordan lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar stalks Jordan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jordan's face. Jordan staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Escobar.
Jordan throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jordan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Escobar.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.

Jordan shoots in and gets a takedown into Escobar's guard.
Jordan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jordan gets to his feet - Escobar follows without any prompting.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.

Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
A short uppercut from Jordan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the ropes.
Escobar tries to stall but Jordan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jordan is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jordan is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position.
Jordan misses with the head strike.

Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar with a hook.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar with a hook.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Escobar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Jordan keeps it at a distance.
Escobar throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar stalks Jordan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jordan's face. Jordan staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jordan 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.

Jordan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Escobar to the ground. Jordan is now in Escobar's guard.
Jordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.

Jordan stands and steps away. Escobar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Escobar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice shot by Escobar.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Jordan instigates a clinch.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Escobar seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jordan is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Jordan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Jordan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Escobar scores with a one two! Jordan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Jordan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Escobar did well to prevent Jordan getting side control.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard.

Jordan stands up from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.

Jordan closes the distance and pushes Escobar back into the ropes.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a right hand.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Jordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jordan throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hugh Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar throws out a powerful jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Escobar enables Jordan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escobar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Escobar is working an open guard so Jordan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Escobar tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.

Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Escobar throws a combination. Jordan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jordan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jordan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jordan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Jordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jordan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Escobar back to the ropes. Jordan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Jordan gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jordan moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
Escobar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Escobar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.

Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Jordan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Escobar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jordan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jordan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar lands with a nice combination. Jordan backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Jordan fails to land with a series of punches.

Escobar gets caught flat footed, as Jordan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jordan preventing the sweep.
Jordan content to stall in guard here.
Jordan trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hugh Jordan has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jordan passes into half guard.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jordan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Escobar feints a jab promting Jordan to slip. Escobar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jordan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jordan counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Jordan stands up and beckons Escobar to his feet.

Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jordan as Escobar tries to tie him up.

Jordan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jordan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jordan doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Jordan's body. Jordan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Escobar.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off.
Escobar connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Escobar lands a jab to Jordan's midsection.
Escobar scores with a decent looking hook.

Jordan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Escobar quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jordan decides to return to a standing position.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jordan gets a clinch.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordan is looking to control Escobar's arms but Escobar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jordan has his back to the ropes.
Hugh Jordan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jordan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jordan!
A victorious Hugh Jordan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Pablo Escobar had this to say: 'Nunca cometo o mesmo erro, pode apostar! Bola pra Frente!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irvin Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Kinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harlem Shake. Kinder has chosen Let's Get Ready To Rhumble as his entrance music. Dean Kinder is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ross
vs
Kinder

187 cm
19
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

183 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Irvin Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Dean Kinder!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinder fails to land the takedown.
Kinder scores with a hook.
Kinder wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance.
Kinder dives in and grabs Ross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes down on Kinder's head and hops out.
Ross tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kinder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross throws a nice head kick!
Ross lands with an overhand left.

Kinder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Ross as Kinder shoots in.
Kinder is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Irvin Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Kinder.

Ross rushes Kinder and presses him up against the ropes.
Kinder is trying to break free.
Ross keeps control of Kinder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ross.

Ross has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kinder is trying to keep an underhook but Ross manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ross lands a big elbow - Kinder is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ross!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irvin Ross!
A very excited looking Irvin Ross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongi Khumalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses's entrance music is Prophet (Better Watch It). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moses
vs
Khumalo

194 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leroy Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bongi Khumalo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khumalo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moses buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khumalo as he jumps to the side.
Moses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khumalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moses.
Khumalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moses.
Khumalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moses fails to land the takedown.
Khumalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khumalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khumalo.
Moses is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumalo takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by Khumalo which made him look bad.
Moses moves out of range of the body kick from Khumalo.
Khumalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Khumalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moses is able to avoid easily.
Moses takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khumalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moses. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Khumalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moses moves out of range of the body kick from Khumalo.
Khumalo throws out a leg kick but Moses moves out of range and Khumalo only half commits.
Khumalo tries a low kick but Moses avoids it.
Khumalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khumalo lands with a nice body punch.
Moses takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khumalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khumalo throws a leg kick which misses Moses's front leg but catches the back leg as Moses tries to avoid it.
Khumalo thuds his shin into the meat of Moses's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moses takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khumalo.
Khumalo lands with a shot to the body.
Moses tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Khumalo throws a leg kick but Moses sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moses blocks a head kick by Khumalo.
Moses keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy left from Khumalo finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Khumalo.
Moses takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khumalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moses moves out of range of the body kick from Khumalo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khumalo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moses has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moses and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moses has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khumalo.
Khumalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Moses is just out of range.
Khumalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khumalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khumalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khumalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khumalo throws out a leg kick but Moses moves out of range and Khumalo only half commits.
Khumalo misses with a body shot.
Khumalo tries to land a front kick but Moses steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khumalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moses rather than just go for the knockout.
Khumalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khumalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khumalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khumalo clobbers Moses with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moses checks a leg kick nicely.
Khumalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses avoids the body shot from Khumalo.
Khumalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bongi Khumalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khumalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khumalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khumalo throws a leg kick which misses Moses's front leg but catches the back leg as Moses tries to avoid it.
Khumalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khumalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Khumalo misses.

Khumalo lands a big head kick that sends Moses tumbling to the mat! Khumalo takes a step backwards and waves Moses back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Khumalo jabs at Moses's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bongi Khumalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khumalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moses checks it well.
Khumalo thumps Moses with a low kick.
Khumalo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moses might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Khumalo.
Khumalo lands a body shot.
Khumalo misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Khumalo coming out on top.
Khumalo cracks Moses with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Moses tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Khumalo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Moses is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bongi Khumalo!
An out of breath Bongi Khumalo 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carson Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Carson Andrew has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Andrew
vs
Hartley

179 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carson Andrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Hartley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrew tries to work over Hartley's front leg with a kick but Hartley checks it.
Andrew takes a swing at Hartley's ribcage but misses.
Andrew loads up on a big right hand but Hartley slips the punch.
Andrew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Hartley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andrew keeping moving, preventing Hartley from controlling successfully.
Hartley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hartley throws an elbow that misses. Andrew uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hartley's guard. Nice move by Andrew!
Hartley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrew is one step ahead there.
Hartley keeps trying to improve his position.
Hartley wants to stand but Andrew is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrew throws a strike but Hartley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrew is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrew wants to get back to his feet but Hartley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andrew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartley.
Andrew wants to stand but Hartley is controlling the position.
Andrew keeping moving, preventing Hartley from controlling successfully.
Hartley looking to sit in guard and control but Andrew gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrew wants to stand but Hartley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Andrew being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrew postures up.
Hartley striking off his back but it's not causing Andrew any problems.
Hartley managing to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrew Hartley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hartley slips a straight right by Andrew.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Andrew.
Andrew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartley fails with a takedown attempt.

Hartley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hartley wants to control from the top but Andrew keeps moving.
Andrew wants to sweep here but Hartley controlling him for the moment.
Hartley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andrew is trying to control the position but Hartley postures up.
Hartley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew is looking to stand back up but Hartley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Andrew.
Andrew keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hartley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Hartley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrew wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good shot there by Andrew.
We've been told by Andrew's head coaches at Renegade Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hartley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hartley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrew throws a hook but Hartley avoids it easily.
Andrew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrew just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartley misses with a takedown attempt - Andrew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartley blocks a leg kick.
Andrew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andrew misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew throws a body punch but Hartley moves out of range.
Hartley moves away from the strike by Andrew.

Hartley has Andrew up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hartley as Andrew tries to tie him up.
Andrew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrew tries to break the clinch but Hartley is controlling the position.
Hartley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrew's efforts to push away.

Hartley breaks the clinch.

Hartley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrew!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartley throws a strike aimed at the side of Andrew's head but Andrew avoids it well.
Hartley scoring with punches and elbows.
Andrew Hartley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartley wants to control for a moment but Andrew uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Andrew is staying active underneath Hartley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hartley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hartley works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartley is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew wants to control but Hartley is having none of it.
Hartley prevents Andrew from getting the reversal.
Hartley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrew is looking to escape.
Hartley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andrew is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hartley landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartley trying to control but Andrew is having none of it.
Andrew tries to hold on but Hartley pushes him away.

Hartley has control of Andrew's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Andrew regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hartley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrew wants to hold on but Hartley pushes him away.
Hartley landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hartley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Andrew tests Hartley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andrew defends well and Hartley ends up having to push Andrew into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andrew tries for a takedown but Hartley manages to get underhooks.

Hartley wants the takedown. Andrew is fighting it off but Hartley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andrew's guard against the ropes.
Hartley throws a strike but Andrew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hartley wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrew looking to pass the guard.
Andrew preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley has control of Andrew's left arm, preventing Andrew from doing any damage.
Andrew wants to control from the top but Hartley keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrew throws a series of punches but Hartley moves out of range.
Andrew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartley.
Andrew Hartley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hartley throws a solid leg kick but Andrew takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hartley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrew. Hartley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Hartley feints and as Andrew raises his hands in defense, Hartley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hartley drops back looking for a leg! Andrew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrew manages to kick Hartley off! Hartley jumps back into Andrew's guard.
Andrew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartley wants to pass the guard but Andrew is keeping the position.
Andrew is trying to keep Hartley in close.
Hartley throws an elbow that misses. Andrew uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hartley's guard. Nice move by Andrew!
Andrew trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hartley's guard.
Hartley pulls Andrew in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew wants to control from the top but Hartley keeps moving.
Andrew won't allow Hartley to get back to his feet.
Andrew throwing strikes but missing.
Andrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Carson Andrew wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab from Andrew misses.
Andrew scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrew is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Andrew does it's job there.
Andrew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrew throws a one two combo.
Andrew Hartley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew throws a hook but Hartley avoids it easily.
Andrew just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hartley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hartley is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carson Andrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartley controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrew is trying to control the position but Hartley postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Hartley.
I've got Hartley 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Hartley!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

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

Hathaway
vs
Altright

178 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Hathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fredrick Altright!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altright fails with an attempt to clinch.

Altright closes the distance and clinches.
Hathaway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Altright can't break the clinch.

Hathaway manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hathaway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Altright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hathaway has his hands on Altright's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Hathaway wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hathaway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altright. Altright obviously looking to wear him down.
Altright's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Altright duly obliges.
Hathaway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Altright fakes the leg kick and cracks Hathaway in the body.
Altright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hathaway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Altright somewhat.
Hathaway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Altright.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hathaway moves into the clinch.
Altright is trying to break the clinch but Hathaway is controlling him.
Altright trying to control the position but instead, Hathaway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Altright into the ropes.
Altright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hathaway pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altright looking to sit in guard and control but Hathaway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hathaway works over Altright with some ground and pound from guard.
Hathaway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Altright is looking to get back to is feet but Hathaway passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway working the ground and pound.
Hathaway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Altright is looking to reverse the position.
Altright stops Hathaway from passing to mount.
Hathaway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altright keeps working.
Hathaway scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hathaway working the head with strikes.
Hathaway misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hathaway works to advance to full mount. Altright defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hathaway with good strikes from the mount here!
Hathaway lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hathaway with good strikes from the mount here!
Altright felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Altright defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hathaway.
Hathaway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Altright in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hathaway looking to finish Altright with some ground and pound. This is bad for Altright!
Hathaway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Altright is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Altright can do anything to dispel that myth.
Altright wants to control but Hathaway is having none of it.
Altright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hathaway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hathaway in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Altright taking shots to the head.
Hathaway lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Altright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hathaway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altright is fending him off so far but Hathaway persists. Nope, Altright circles away and we're back to standing.
Hathaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Altright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hathaway counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hathaway.

Hathaway is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Altright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hathaway is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Altright working a defensive guard here.
Hathaway stopping the sweep attempt from Altright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hathaway wants to pass the guard but Altright is keeping the position.
Hathaway wants to control from the top but Altright keeps moving.
Hathaway stands up over Altright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Altright is trying to keep Hathaway in close.
Altright keeping moving, preventing Hathaway from controlling successfully.
Hathaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway stands up over Altright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hathaway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Altright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hathaway has managed to get both his arms back between Altright's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hathaway's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hathaway wants to control from the top but Altright keeps moving.
Altright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hathaway scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hathaway scoring with some ground and pound.
Hathaway won't allow Altright to sweep him here.
Hathaway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Altright's guard.
Altright controls Hathaway momentarily but Hathaway frees himself.
Hathaway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Fredrick Altright hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Altright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hathaway tries to avoid it but Altright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hathaway to the ground. Hathaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Altright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mike Hathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrick Altright.
Altright fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altright tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Altright moves to clinch but Hathaway breaks away

and Hathaway counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Altright is not content to let Hathaway control the position.
Altright is trying to control Hathaway's posture but Hathaway avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hathaway 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.

Hathaway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Altright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hathaway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hathaway connects with a couple of short punches.
Hathaway distracts Altright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hathaway postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hathaway showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hathaway stops Altright from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hathaway's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hathaway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hathaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Altright can do to turn this around?
Hathaway working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Altright's head.
Altright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Altright is looking to sweep but instead, Hathaway has passed into half guard.
Altright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altright wants to control the action here but instead Hathaway manages to pass to full mount!
Hathaway dominating with strikes here.
Mike Hathaway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hathaway punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hathaway looking to finish Altright with some ground and pound. This is bad for Altright!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Altright that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altright tries to lock up and control but Hathaway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Altright in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hathaway postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Altright in real trouble here! The ref calls for Altright to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hathaway!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Secondo Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day has chosen Pitbull - Hotel Room Service as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Vjadenek
vs
Day

200 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Secondo Vjadenek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cosmo Day!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vjadenek moves out of range of the strikes.
Vjadenek misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Vjadenek misses.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vjadenek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Vjadenek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day tries to score a body lock takedown but Vjadenek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Secondo Vjadenek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Day.
Day has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vjadenek after a bit of a struggle.

Day is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Vjadenek can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Vjadenek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vjadenek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day won't allow Vjadenek to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is looking to stand up but Vjadenek won't let him.
Vjadenek is looking to stand up but Day isn't so interested in that idea.
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Vjadenek has wrist control.

Day stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vjadenek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day misses with a looping right.
Day throws a jab when Vjadenek was well out of range.
Vjadenek fails to land with a series of punches.
Vjadenek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tengu's Torture Rack in the buildup to the fight.
Vjadenek throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vjadenek is breathing heavily.
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Vjadenek gets double underhooks and turns Day into the ropes.
Vjadenek is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.

Day gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day prevents Vjadenek from standing back up.
Day tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vjadenek controls his leg.
Day trying to pass the guard but Vjadenek defending well.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Day decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vjadenek is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Vjadenek circles away and we're back to standing.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vjadenek fails to land with a series of punches.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vjadenek.
Secondo Vjadenek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vjadenek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Day.
Vjadenek misses with a two punch combination.
Vjadenek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vjadenek was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vjadenek but Vjadenek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Day takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vjadenek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Vjadenek slips the punch.
Vjadenek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Vjadenek misses.
Vjadenek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Secondo Vjadenek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Vjadenek.
Vjadenek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day tries to bum rush Vjadenek with a series of wild strikes but Vjadenek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Vjadenek pushes him off.
Vjadenek dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cosmo Day will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vjadenek's waist but Vjadenek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Day takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Day has a takedown stuffed.
Secondo Vjadenek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Day.
Vjadenek tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Vjadenek. Those never looked like landing.
Vjadenek throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Vjadenek throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
A combination from Vjadenek does no damage.
Vjadenek misses with a few strikes there.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vjadenek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Day pushes Vjadenek up against the ropes in a clinch.

Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjadenek tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vjadenek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day can't get the takedown.

Vjadenek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Secondo Vjadenek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vjadenek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day tries to clinch up.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vjadenek.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vjadenek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vjadenek misses with a few strikes there.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Vjadenek sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Day dodges the punch combination from Vjadenek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Vjadenek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vjadenek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Day on the side of the head.
Day tries to clinch up but Vjadenek circles away and keeps his distance.
Vjadenek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Vjadenek works over Day's head and body with a nice combination.
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Vjadenek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vjadenek connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Vjadenek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Vjadenek misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vjadenek has time to react.
Vjadenek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vjadenek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vjadenek keeps the fight on the outside.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vjadenek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vjadenek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Vjadenek misses with an uppercut.
Day shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vjadenek connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vjadenek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vjadenek misses with the combination.
Vjadenek misses with a double jab.
Vjadenek stuffs the takedown.
Jab by Vjadenek.
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Vjadenek misses with the combination.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vjadenek circles away quickly and effectively.
Day takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vjadenek misses with a series of wild punches.
Day is looking to clinch.
Vjadenek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Vjadenek circles away.
Vjadenek fails to land with a series of punches.
Vjadenek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vjadenek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vjadenek misses with a series of wild punches.
Vjadenek throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
No luck for Day with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Secondo Vjadenek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vjadenek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vjadenek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vjadenek throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vjadenek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day throws out a loose jab but Vjadenek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vjadenek misses with a series of wild punches.
Secondo Vjadenek is winning the standup battle so far.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day throws a hook to the side of Vjadenek's head but Vjadenek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vjadenek throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vjadenek works over Day's head and body with a nice combination.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Vjadenek's shoulder, as Vjadenek tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Vjadenek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Vjadenek.
Vjadenek takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Day misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vjadenek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vjadenek slips a jab from Day.
Sloppy strikes from Vjadenek. Those never looked like landing.
Vjadenek connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day wants to clinch up but Vjadenek keeps it at a distance.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vjadenek as he avoids it easily.
Vjadenek lands a jab.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Vjadenek sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vjadenek looks to land a combination. Day sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vjadenek takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Day takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vjadenek misses with a series of wild punches.
Vjadenek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Day wants to clinch.
Vjadenek throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day looks to land a combination. Vjadenek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Vjadenek.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Vjadenek sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Secondo Vjadenek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Day.
Danga de danga de dang - Vjadenek scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Vjadenek misses.
Vjadenek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Vjadenek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vjadenek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vjadenek tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.

Day stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek misses with a double jab.
Day thows a body kick. Vjadenek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vjadenek blocks a head kick by Day.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day looks to throw the jab but Vjadenek is out of range.
Vjadenek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vjadenek lands with a straight right. Day didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Vjadenek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vjadenek misses with a few strikes there.
Day throws a hook to the side of Vjadenek's head but Vjadenek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vjadenek throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Day walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vjadenek misses with a few strikes there.
Day lands with a right hand.
Vjadenek lands an overhand right.
Vjadenek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vjadenek misses with a few strikes there.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Vjadenek ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Vjadenek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vjadenek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Day catches Vjadenek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vjadenek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vjadenek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vjadenek misses with a double jab.
Vjadenek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cosmo Day.
I think Day has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Day!
Cosmo Day seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Finkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Schnezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Finkelton
vs
Schnezner

174 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bart Finkelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Schnezner!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkelton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Finkelton.
Finkelton cracks Schnezner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finkelton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schnezner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finkelton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schnezner manages to avoid it.
Schnezner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finkelton counters with a stiff right hand.
Schnezner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schnezner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Finkelton counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkelton stuffs the takedown.
Bart Finkelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Schnezner.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finkelton, as that shot connected.
Finkelton lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finkelton!

Schnezner is rocked!
Schnezner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkelton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schnezner is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelton finish him?
Finkelton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finkelton throws a series of punches but Schnezner moves out of range.
Finkelton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Finkelton gets caught flat footed, as Schnezner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnezner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schnezner seems to have recovered his senses.
Schnezner passes Finkelton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schnezner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Finkelton!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schnezner content just to control the position here.
Finkelton is working to get back to half guard.
Schnezner looking to control but Finkelton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schnezner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnezner wants to control the pace but Finkelton is squirming around nicely.

Charlie Schnezner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Finkelton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schnezner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finkelton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schnezner ducks right into an uppercut from Finkelton.
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!
Finkelton thuds a left hand into Schnezner's body.
Schnezner looks for a takedown but Finkelton sprawls well.
Schnezner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schnezner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkelton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schnezner back to the ropes. Finkelton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schnezner with a poor takedown
and Finkelton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkelton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schnezner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finkelton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schnezner fails with a takedown attempt.
Schnezner drops his hands momentarily and Finkelton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schnezner misses with a takedown attempt
letting Finkelton counter with a right hand.
Finkelton connects with a body shot that sends Schnezner's belly button to the back.
Bart Finkelton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Finkelton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnezner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Finkelton does no damage.
Finkelton connects with a body shot that sends Schnezner's belly button to the back.
Finkelton throws a series of punches but Schnezner avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Schnezner or perhaps it was just good defense by Finkelton which made him look bad.

Schnezner gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnezner prevents Finkelton from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schnezner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finkelton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finkelton wants to get back to full guard.
Finkelton trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schnezner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schnezner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finkelton is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schnezner shoots in looking for a takedown but Finkelton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schnezner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schnezner takes one on the button.
Finkelton misses with a double jab.
Schnezner tries for a takedown but Finkelton circles away easily
and Finkelton counters with a three punch combo that has Schnezner backing up. Schnezner nods at Finkelton to acknowledge the strikes.
Schnezner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finkelton is fending him off so far but Schnezner persists. Nope, Finkelton circles away and we're back to standing.
Bart Finkelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Schnezner.
Finkelton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schnezner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finkelton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schnezner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schnezner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schnezner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finkelton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schnezner momentarily.
Finkelton with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Schnezner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schnezner happy to just control the position for now.
Schnezner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkelton keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnezner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Schnezner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Finkelton is squirming around, avoiding Schnezner's attempts to control the action.
Finkelton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finkelton is controlling an arm, preventing Schnezner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton tries to buck Schnezner off but he can't manage it.
Schnezner controlling the pace for now.
Finkelton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Pit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schnezner fails to take his opponent's back.
Schnezner content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Finkelton is looking to improve his position but Schnezner isn't that keen on the idea.
Finkelton tries to lock up and control but Schnezner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schnezner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schnezner fails to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton tries to lock up and control but Schnezner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schnezner controlling his opponent.
Finkelton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schnezner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finkelton is squirming around, avoiding Schnezner's attempts to control the action.
Finkelton is desperately trying to improve his position but Schnezner has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Schnezner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Schnezner shoots in for a takedown but Finkelton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schnezner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schnezner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schnezner takes one on the button.
Finkelton lands a glancing blow to the side of Schnezner's head.
Schnezner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finkelton swivels and escapes.
Bart Finkelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Schnezner.
Schnezner with a poor takedown
and Finkelton counters with a right hand to the body.
Finkelton 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.
Finkelton connects with a single shot there.
Good shot there by Finkelton.
Schnezner dives in and grabs Finkelton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finkelton pushes down on Schnezner's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkelton clobbers Schnezner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bart Finkelton is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkelton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finkelton is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Schnezner like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Schnezner from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Finkelton!

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RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarasov comes to the ring accompanied by The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio Morricone . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tarasov
vs
Moore

171 cm
26
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikhail Tarasov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Moore!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a head kick but Tarasov moves out of range.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Moore lands a two punch combo.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Tarasov lands with a cross.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Tarasov pushes him off.
Tarasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarasov checks it well.
Donk. Tarasov catches Moore right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tarasov.

Moore is rocked!
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Tarasov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarasov finish him?
Tarasov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore throws a leg kick but Tarasov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Tarasov checks a leg kick.
Moore wants to clinch
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarasov lands with a shot to the body.

Tarasov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Moore sprawling to the canvas! Moore rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tarasov finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarasov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Moore up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tarasov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Moore's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Tarasov!
Mikhail Tarasov retains his lightweight title!
Mikhail Tarasov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

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