LFC 24 - Hamilton vs Volkov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurko Tyrma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Osiander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Osiander is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tyrma
vs
Osiander

188 cm
19
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurko Tyrma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Osiander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osiander.
Tyrma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osiander.
Osiander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrma.
Tyrma misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Tyrma.
Osiander looks to land a right hand but Tyrma moved out of range.
Osiander shoots in for a double leg but Tyrma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyrma misses the jab.
Tyrma cracks Osiander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Tyrma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrma. Osiander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osiander throws a right hand that Tyrma ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyrma also avoids with ease.
Osiander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tyrma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osiander finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrma's head.
Osiander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyrma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrma works the jab nicely.
Osiander loads up on a big right hand but Tyrma slips the punch.
A big right from Osiander misses.
Tyrma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Osiander in his tracks.
Tyrma misses with a body shot.
Tyrma throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Osiander looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Osiander decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tyrma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Tyrma.
A telegraphed right hand from Osiander misses the target.
Osiander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osiander looks to land a left hand but Tyrma moved out of range nicely.
Osiander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Tyrma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osiander drops his hands momentarily and Tyrma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyrma misses with a looping left.
Tyrma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrma clobbers Osiander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Osiander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrma.
Osiander throws a looping overhand right but Tyrma ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiander misses with a looping right.
Tyrma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyrma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Osiander.
Tyrma connects with a jab.
Osiander misses with a wild combination.
Osiander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrma moves away from the strike by Osiander.
Osiander closes the distance and clinches up with Tyrma, looking for a takedown. Osiander pushes Tyrma against the cage but Tyrma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyrma thuds a left hand into Osiander's body.
Osiander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyrma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Osiander shoots in for a double leg but Tyrma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurko Tyrma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Osiander.
Osiander looks winded!
Tyrma looks to land a left hand but Osiander moved out of range nicely.
Osiander tries to clinch there but Tyrma circles away.
Tyrma thuds a left hand into Osiander's body.
Kurt Osiander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma looks to score with a jab to the body but Osiander is just out of range.
Osiander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyrma misses the jab.
Tyrma slips under a jab from Osiander.
Tyrma throws a hook but Osiander avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Osiander.
A lazy left from Osiander finds it's target.
Tyrma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osiander manages to avoid it.
Tyrma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Osiander on the side of the head.
Osiander misses with an uppercut.
Tyrma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osiander throws out a loose jab but Tyrma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrma misses with a straight left.
Osiander throws a series of punches but Tyrma moves out of range.
Osiander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrma.
Osiander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyrma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Osiander walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osiander slips a straight right by Tyrma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma misses the shot to the body.
Osiander throws a series of punches but Tyrma avoids them all with ease.
Tyrma scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Tyrma finds it's target.
Osiander misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Tyrma coming out on top.

Osiander is rocked!
Tyrma moves out of range as Osiander strikes.
Good exchange - Tyrma coming out on top.
Osiander is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyrma finish him?
Tyrma steps in with a hook that catches Osiander right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tyrma follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Osiander looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurko Tyrma!
Kurko Tyrma thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell's entrance music is Joe Jackson- I'm the Man. A fine choice. Knott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye West vs. The xx - Touch The Sky (Carlos Serrano Mix) . Buster Knott is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mitchell
vs
Knott

185 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
176 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malcolm Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buster Knott!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a nice looking jab.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Mitchell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mitchell is looking to slow Knott down with leg kicks.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Knott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mitchell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knott, pushing him back against the cage.
Knott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knott swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Mitchell thuds a left hand into Knott's body.
Knott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knott on the side of the head.
Mitchell throws a leg kick which misses Knott's front leg but catches the back leg as Knott tries to avoid it.
Knott tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knott.
Knott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knott's coach down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knott's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell stuns Knott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Mitchell tenderised Knott's leg. Knott is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries a low kick but Knott avoids it.
Donk. Mitchell catches Knott right on the button with a cross.
Knott throws a chopping leg kick but Mitchell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malcolm Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Knott as he checks the leg kick.
Knott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Knott is rocked!
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knott is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
Malcolm Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.

Mitchell rushes Knott and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mitchell loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Knott senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Mitchell!
Malcolm Mitchell very nearly forgot to thank Ace of Spades Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Buster Knott stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still have heaps of improvement, and I'm coming for you next time!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matsui Takamatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Messner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamatsu comes into the arena with Dogs of War blaring out of the sound system. Matsui Takamatsu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Takamatsu
vs
Messner

165 cm
18
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matsui Takamatsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Messner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Messner closes the distance and clinches.

Messner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messner blocks a jab.
No joy there for Messner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takamatsu avoids the body shot from Messner.
Messner feints a jab promting Takamatsu to slip. Messner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takamatsu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Messner swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Takamatsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takamatsu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takamatsu misses with a body shot.
Takamatsu dodges the punch combination from Messner.
Messner looks to land a combination but Takamatsu avoids it well.
Takamatsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Takamatsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takamatsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Messner.
A combination from Messner does no damage.
Messner misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messner misses with the combination.
Takamatsu looks to land a right hand but Messner moved out of range.
Messner lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Messner.

Messner clinches.
Takamatsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Messner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Messner tries to break the clinch but Takamatsu is controlling the position.
Takamatsu has been working on his balance at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Messner.
Messner blocks an uppercut.
Takamatsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Messner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takamatsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsui Takamatsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Takamatsu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Messner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takamatsu wants to control from the top but Messner keeps moving.
Messner is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Messner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Takamatsu closes the distance and clinches up with Messner, looking for a takedown. Takamatsu pushes Messner against the cage but Messner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Messner misses with a two punch combination.
Messner tries to clinch but Takamatsu is having none of it.
Messner misses with the combination.
Takamatsu swings for the body but Messner moves out of range.
Messner thuds his right hand into Takamatsu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Messner throws a series of punches but Takamatsu moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu throws a shot from downtown. Messner moves away and avoids it.
Messner lands a nice shot to the body.
Takamatsu misses with a hook to the body
and Messner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takamatsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takamatsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takamatsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Messner defends well and Takamatsu ends up having to push Messner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takamatsu misses with an elbow over the top.
Messner is trying to break the clinch but Takamatsu has him pressed against the cage.
Takamatsu goes for a takedown attempt but Messner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Messner throws a right and a left that Takamatsu avoids nicely.
Messner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamatsu circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Messner.
Mike Messner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsui Takamatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messner looks winded!
Takamatsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Messner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takamatsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Messner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takamatsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messner pinned against the cage. Messner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Messner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Messner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takamatsu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Messner moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamatsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Messner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Messner is trying to break free.
Messner has had enough of the clinch but Takamatsu keeps him there for the moment.
Messner working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamatsu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Messner wants to break free but Takamatsu has control.
A frustrated look appears on Messner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Messner is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Messner looks to land a combination but Takamatsu avoids it well.
Takamatsu throws a hook but Messner blocks it.
Takamatsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messner.
Messner connects with a jab.
Messner throws a right hand that Takamatsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamatsu also avoids with ease.
Messner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Messner duly obliges.
Takamatsu lands with a hook. Messner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Messner staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Messner. Those never looked like landing.
Takamatsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messner.
Takamatsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messner.
Messner misses with a few strikes there.
Matsui Takamatsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takamatsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messner.
Takamatsu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takamatsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messner circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamatsu misses the shot to the body.
Takamatsu shoots in but Messner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Messner misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takamatsu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Messner misses with a body shot.
Messner is breathing heavily.
Messner scores with a hook to the body. Takamatsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mike Messner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messner connects with a body shot.
Takamatsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Messner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamatsu.
Messner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takamatsu throws a series of punches but Messner moves out of range.
Takamatsu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Messner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Messner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takamatsu.
Messner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu dives in and grabs Messner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Messner pushes down on Takamatsu's head and hops out.
Messner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takamatsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Messner cracks Takamatsu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takamatsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messner moves away.
Messner tries to close the distance and clinch but Takamatsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Messner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takamatsu eats them both and turns towards Messner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Messner throws a right and a left that Takamatsu avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takamatsu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsui Takamatsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takamatsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Messner sprawls well. Messner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takamatsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Messner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Messner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takamatsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messner throws a nice looking combination but Takamatsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Takamatsu looking to score a takedown here. Messner is defending well but Takamatsu drives through and ends up in Messner's guard.
Messner keeping full guard, as Takamatsu tries to pass.
Takamatsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Messner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Takamatsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner keeping full guard, as Takamatsu tries to pass.
Messner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Messner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takamatsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Messner.
Messner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takamatsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamatsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Messner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamatsu misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takamatsu.
Messner ducks under a wild hook from Takamatsu.
A right-left combo lands from Messner.
Messner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Messner is just out of range.

Takamatsu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takamatsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Messner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamatsu looking to pass the guard.
Takamatsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamatsu is staying tight to Messner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takamatsu working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Messner 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! This is the final round!

Messner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takamatsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Takamatsu throws a body punch but Messner moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Messner.
Messner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takamatsu.
Messner thuds a left hand into Takamatsu's body.
Messner fails to land with a series of punches.
Messner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamatsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamatsu throws an overhand right that lands on Messner's shoulder, as Messner tries to avoid the shot.

Messner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takamatsu, pushing him back against the cage.
Takamatsu wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takamatsu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messner's brow.
Messner is trying to push Takamatsu away but Takamatsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Messner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messner is looking to break free of the clinch but Takamatsu has double underhooks.
Messner wants to get back to striking at distance but Takamatsu won't allow it.
Messner can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Messner is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsui Takamatsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messner lands a left hand.
Messner can't break the clinch.

Messner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takamatsu throws a body punch but Messner moves out of range.
Takamatsu swings for the body but Messner moves out of range.
Messner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu misses with a wild body shot.
Takamatsu throws the left hand but Messner avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Messner.
Messner slips under a jab from Takamatsu.
Messner misses with a wild combination.
Takamatsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Messner throws a series of punches but Takamatsu moves out of range.
Takamatsu throws a lazy right hand but Messner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Takamatsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messner throws a series of punches but Takamatsu moves out of range.
A big left from Takamatsu misses.
Messner is looking to clinch but Takamatsu is avoiding it.
Takamatsu dodges the punch combination from Messner.
Takamatsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Messner is just out of range.
Takamatsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messner.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu misses the shot to the body.

Takamatsu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamatsu is pressing down on Messner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Messner is holding on for now.
Messner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Takamatsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Messner sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Messner managing to control the position.
Takamatsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamatsu is looking to pass Messner's guard but actually Messner recovers to full guard.
Messner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Messner wants to sweep here but Takamatsu controlling him for the moment.
Takamatsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messner is keeping the position for now.
Messner keeping moving, preventing Takamatsu from controlling successfully.
Takamatsu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matsui Takamatsu just wasn't active enough.

Takamatsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matsui Takamatsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messner wants to sweep here but Takamatsu controlling him for the moment.
Takamatsu stands up over Messner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matsui Takamatsu.
I think Messner 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korra Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oyama has chosen World Order - Permanent Revolution as his entrance music. Masutatsu Oyama has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Korra Blaze's chin.

Blaze
vs
Oyama

186 cm
25
171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Korra Blaze!
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, Masutatsu Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oyama lands with a hook. Blaze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oyama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blaze eats them both and turns towards Oyama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Oyama as he connects with a hook.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oyama.
Oyama misses with the combination.
Oyama lands a jab.
Blaze takes one on the button.
Oyama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oyama lands a head shot.
Blaze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oyama.

Blaze is rocked!
Oyama connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oyama lands a right hook to the body.
Blaze needs to keep his hands up - Oyama had a free shot at his head there.
Blaze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Oyama cracks Blaze with a big right hand and Blaze goes down!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oyama, into his guard.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama lands a decent punch to the body there.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaze stands and throws Oyama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oyama seems a little lost for a moment, as Blaze dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyama tries to improve position but can't.
Blaze advances to full mount.
Oyama tries to hold on but Blaze postures up.
Oyama is looking to improve his position but Blaze isn't that keen on the idea.
Blaze controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blaze wants to finish this one by submission but Oyama is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blaze.
Blaze wants to control the pace but Oyama is squirming around nicely.
Blaze blocks Oyama's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
We've been informed that Oyama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blaze controlling his opponent.
Oyama is trying desperately to improve position.
Oyama is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blaze working for a submission but Oyama is keeping him at bay.
Blaze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oyama is looking to escape.
Blaze controlling the position easily from mount.
Oyama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaze controlling the pace for now.
Oyama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oyama lands with a straight right. Blaze didn't see that one coming.
Blaze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oyama misses with a wild combination.
Oyama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Oyama.
Oyama scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama jabs at Blaze's body.
Korra Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oyama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oyama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blaze backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Oyama. That snapped Blaze's head back.
Oyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oyama scores with a hook to the body. Blaze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oyama throws out a powerful jab.
Oyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaze on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oyama works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blaze's head backwards.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oyama pounces like a tiger and cracks Blaze with a vicious hook! Blaze is down but not out! Oyama follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Masutatsu Oyama!
After winning the bout, Masutatsu Oyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Korra Blaze was interviewed post fight and said 'wow what a night for me huh , id like to thank the fans and my master gracie for teaching me how to use this great style im sorry it could not help me today, thank you to my opponent you were one tuff man and i wish you best of luck god bless'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremi Rounikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nich DiMag is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rounikki
vs
DiMag

175 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremi Rounikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nich DiMag!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rounikki shoots in for a double leg but DiMag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nich DiMag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rounikki has managed to clinch.
DiMag content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rounikki is trying to pull guard but DiMag turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DiMag prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremi Rounikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rounikki is looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for DiMag.
I was talking to Rounikki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rounikki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DiMag has Rounikki pushed against the cage.
DiMag connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rounikki's face.
DiMag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rounikki backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rounikki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DiMag after a bit of a struggle.
DiMag lands a good knee to the midsection. Rounikki won't want to take too many of those.
Rounikki is breathing heavily.
DiMag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rounikki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DiMag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rounikki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DiMag fights it off and pushes away nicely.

DiMag instigates a clinch.
DiMag connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rounikki's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DiMag creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DiMag lands a knee to the body.
DiMag will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rounikki up against the cage.
DiMag lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by DiMag.
DiMag scores a nice knee to the body.
DiMag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by DiMag.
DiMag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DiMag connects with a knee to the head.
DiMag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DiMag lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rounikki backwards.
Rounikki is trying to pull guard but DiMag turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DiMag throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rounikki blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rounikki being controlled against the cage.

Rounikki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
DiMag 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremi Rounikki!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Belingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belingon comes to the cage accompanied by Song 2. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Belingon
vs
Juutilainen

170 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Belingon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eino Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a nice leg kick.

Belingon tries to sprawl but Juutilainen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Juutilainen wants to pass the guard but Belingon is defending well.
Juutilainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belingon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Juutilainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belingon defending well though.
Juutilainen is pressing down on Belingon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belingon is holding on for now.
Juutilainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juutilainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juutilainen trying to control from half guard but Belingon is working away.
Juutilainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belingon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juutilainen wants to free his trapped foot but Belingon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Juutilainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belingon is just riding it out for now. Juutilainen eventually gives up the hold.
Juutilainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen trying to mount his opponent but Belingon defends it.
Belingon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Juutilainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belingon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juutilainen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belingon to regain full guard.
Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Belingon keeps moving.

Juutilainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belingon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belingon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belingon!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belingon wants to stand but Juutilainen has his arm trapped.
Juutilainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belingon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juutilainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juutilainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belingon wants to free his trapped foot but Juutilainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juutilainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belingon tries to free his leg and advance position but Juutilainen is retaining full guard.

Juutilainen looking for a triangle here. Belingon is fighting it but it looks tight! Juutilainen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Belingon is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eino Juutilainen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Tube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noob Tube has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sanchez
vs
Tube

169 cm
26
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Noob Tube!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tube missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tube jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tube throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tube is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Tube circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Tube swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tube misses with a double jab.
Tube misses with a combination

and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Tube fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Tube tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tube is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sanchez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tube should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sanchez has tightened it up now! Tube should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Sanchez!
Eduardo Sanchez is the new bantamweight champion!
Noob Tube spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to fans'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bouthillette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cervantes De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bouthillette
vs
De Leon

181 cm
25
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
193 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Bouthillette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cervantes De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bouthillette clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bouthillette tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Leon avoids it.
Bouthillette unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Leon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bouthillette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bouthillette blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bouthillette.
Bouthillette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Leon is defending well for now.
De Leon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bouthillette blocks it with crossed arms.
Bouthillette slows down the pace here.
De Leon looking to stall.
Bouthillette with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Bouthillette takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouthillette throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Leon missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouthillette lands a nice uppercut.
De Leon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bouthillette tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bouthillette misses with a knee strike.
Bouthillette throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bouthillette missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from De Leon.
Bouthillette with a knee to the head.
De Leon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bouthillette has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Leon with a knee to the head.
De Leon can't find room to land a body shot as Bouthillette controls the action.
De Leon blocks an uppercut.
De Leon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouthillette lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Leon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Leon working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Leon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bouthillette tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Leon blocking some punches.
Bouthillette misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Leon lands a knee to the head.
Bouthillette connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Leon's face.
A shot in the inside from Bouthillette.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by De Leon.
De Leon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Leon tries to stall but Bouthillette uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Bouthillette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bouthillette gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bouthillette landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette with a knee to the head.
Bouthillette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Leon throws a head punch that misses.
Bouthillette tries a knee to the head but De Leon blocks it.
De Leon with a knee to the head.
De Leon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bouthillette takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Leon tries to work over Bouthillette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouthillette throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Leon blocks it with crossed arms.
Bouthillette takes a knee right on the jaw!
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 short right from De Leon.
Bouthillette tries a knee to the head but De Leon blocks it.
Bouthillette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Leon's elbow.
Bouthillette tries a knee to the head but De Leon blocks it.
De Leon connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette tries a knee to the head but De Leon blocks it.
Bouthillette with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bouthillette looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but Bouthillette blocks with his arms.
Bouthillette putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Leon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Leon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Leon works on Bouthillette's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouthillette is breathing heavily.
De Leon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bouthillette backwards.
Bouthillette with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Leon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bouthillette controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by De Leon.
De Leon is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Leon misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Leon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bouthillette blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, De Leon scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Leon throws a shot to the body.
Bouthillette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Leon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Leon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bouthillette throws a lazy head kick
and De Leon counters with a two punch combo.
De Leon connects with a combination that backs up Bouthillette into the cage. De Leon lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bouthillette's guard. Bouthillette is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! De Leon bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cervantes De Leon!
Cervantes De Leon got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajyn Godjhonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numero Deux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ajyn Godjhonsen's chin.

Deux
vs
Godjhonsen

199 cm
23
279 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

194 cm
23
283 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
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, Ajyn Godjhonsen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux misses with an uppercut. Godjhonsen saw that one coming.
Deux misses with a combination

and Godjhonsen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Godjhonsen.
Deux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godjhonsen has him pressed against the cage.
Godjhonsen prevents Deux from breaking the clinch.
Deux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Godjhonsen is controlling him.
Deux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deux tries to circle away but Godjhonsen has him pinned against the cage.

Deux breaks the clinch.
Deux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Numero Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deux looks to land a combination but Godjhonsen avoids it well.
Godjhonsen's coach down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Godjhonsen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Deux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godjhonsen tries to clinch but Deux moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux throws a big shot that misses.
Deux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godjhonsen drops his hands for a split second and Deux immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Godjhonsen face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Deux follows up with a right hand that knocks Godjhonsen into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Numero Deux!
During a confident post fight interview, Numero Deux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hamilton
vs
Volkov

185 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamilton misses with a wild body shot.
Hamilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hamilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Hamilton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
Hamilton ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a one two! Hamilton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Matt Hamilton has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamilton.
Roman Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hamilton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Hamilton moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roman Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hamilton misses with a low kick.
Hamilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a hook. Hamilton ducked under it nicely.
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Hamilton didn't see that one coming.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilton circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamilton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamilton tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamilton moves away.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volkov catches Hamilton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Hamilton.
Volkov's coach down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Volkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hamilton avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamilton darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.

Hamilton lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hamilton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Volkov has momentary wrist control but Hamilton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamilton prevents Volkov from getting back to his feet.
Volkov looks winded!
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamilton distracts Volkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamilton chips away with some ground and pound.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Hamilton isn't so interested in that idea.
Hamilton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Volkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Hamilton's cut.
That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hamilton swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamilton at a distance.
Hamilton throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.

Hamilton rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Hamilton's ribs.
Volkov defending well as Hamilton loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Hamilton.
Hamilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamilton.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Hamilton dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on Hamilton's head and hops out.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Hamilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Hamilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamilton takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Roman Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamilton thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamilton loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.

Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.

Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamilton moves away.
Hamilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamilton.
Hamilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Hamilton is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov throws a right hand that Hamilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamilton also avoids with ease.
Hamilton misses with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Hamilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamilton avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Hamilton moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamilton.

Hamilton rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov gets underhooks to prevent Hamilton's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Hamilton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Hamilton slips the punch.
Hamilton avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamilton throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Hamilton closes the distance but Volkov moves to the side
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Hamilton thows a body shot but no joy.
Volkov lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with a hook.
Hamilton takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hamilton eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Hamilton's defenses.
Hamilton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilton circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamilton wants to clinch.
Hamilton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamilton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.

Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Hamilton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volkov prevents it.
Hamilton is trying to pull guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hamilton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Volkov gets underhooks to prevent Hamilton's takedown attempt.

Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Hamilton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamilton.
Volkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamilton walks into a left hand.

Hamilton moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
Hamilton goes for a takedown attempt but Volkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Volkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Volkov's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamilton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hamilton with a nice head shot there.
Hamilton stops Volkov from standing up.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Hamilton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamilton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Matt Hamilton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Matt Hamilton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Roman Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Hamilton blocks a jab.
Volkov cracks Hamilton with an open hand slap.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Hamilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hamilton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volkov's guard.
Volkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Hamilton stands up and waves to Volkov to follow him.
Volkov misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Hamilton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hamilton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Volkov wants to stand up but Hamilton is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamilton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamilton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matt Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Hamilton isn't so interested in that idea.
Hamilton pushes down on Volkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamilton connects with a nice short shot to Volkov's temple.
Hamilton slips a nice elbow through Volkov's hands, connecting with Volkov's forehead.
Hamilton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamilton connects with a nice short shot to Volkov's temple.
Hamilton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamilton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hamilton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamilton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hamilton.

Hamilton is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamilton lands a nice short elbow.
Hamilton lands with a punch from half guard.
Hamilton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamilton working Volkov over with strikes.
Hamilton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamilton winds up and cracks Volkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamilton lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton moves into full mount! Volkov won't be happy about that!

Hamilton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hamilton landing strikes from the mount and Volkov is in trouble!
Volkov tries to buck Hamilton off but he can't manage it.
Hamilton lands a nice shot to the head.

Volkov is rocked!
Hamilton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
Volkov is still in real trouble! Can Hamilton finish him?
Hamilton looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Volkov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hamilton!

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