HWP: Jones vs Fulcher PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hussein
vs
Johnson

183 cm
37
231 lbs
16 - 36 - 0

189 cm
26
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krammer Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Johnson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein slips a jab from Johnson.

Hussein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Hussein control the position.

Hussein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussein slows the pace down in half guard.
Hussein is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hussein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein prevents Johnson from improving his position.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Hussein thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hussein wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
Hussein trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.

Hussein is looking for a kimura here.
Hussein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hussein trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Hussein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hussein seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Krammer Hussein!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma has chosen Evan Jones - Domination as his entrance music. Michal Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Boma

190 cm
22
250 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

210 cm
26
295 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Boma!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boma misses with the combination.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Boma sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boma fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boma moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Titan Boma has been cut.
Boma lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma wants to clinch.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boma defends well and Silva ends up having to push Boma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Boma can't break the clinch.
Silva keeps control of Boma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Silva breaks the clinch.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Silva stands and steps away. Boma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boma misses with a jab, cross combination.

Boma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Silva stands up from half guard.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Boma tries to clinch up.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Boma moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Boma has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boma lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Titan Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boma misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boma as he jumps to the side.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Boma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Boma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boma tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.

Silva scores with a takedown into Boma's guard.

Boma pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Titan Boma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titan Boma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva shoots in but Boma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boma tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Titan Boma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
Boma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boma works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Boma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Boma sprawls well.
Boma is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.

Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.

Silva gets to his feet - Boma follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma swinging wildly here.
Boma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boma looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boma lands a big right hook! Silva looks hurt but is still standing! Boma lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Silva falls down and Boma dives in with a huge hammer fist! Silva's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Boma runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Titan Boma!
Titan Boma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

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

Shrefick
vs
Sumrall

195 cm
32
225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
38
194 lbs
33 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Camron Shrefick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shrefick avoids the body shot from Sumrall.
Sumrall misses with a few strikes there.
Shrefick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sumrall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shrefick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sumrall.
Shrefick throws a one two combo.

It looks like Pat Sumrall has been cut.
OH! Sumrall has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Shrefick smells blood and charges in for the finish! Shrefick unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Sumrall sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Camron Shrefick!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TheNewYork Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Laakkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Dumbass
vs
Laakkonen

187 cm
24
273 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

205 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheNewYork Dumbass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Laakkonen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumbass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laakkonen.
Laakkonen misses the shot to the body.
Dumbass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dumbass tries to bum rush Laakkonen with a series of wild strikes but Laakkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laakkonen takes a swing at Dumbass's ribcage but misses.
Dumbass lands a big right hook! Laakkonen looks hurt but is still standing! Dumbass lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Laakkonen falls down and Dumbass dives in with a huge hammer fist! Laakkonen's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Dumbass runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). TheNewYork Dumbass!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never Beyond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Dusch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beyond comes to the cage accompanied by Carnage. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beyond
vs
Dusch

192 cm
30
265 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

210 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Beyond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Dusch!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beyond misses with an uppercut

and Dusch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dusch is looking to take a break and control but Beyond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beyond is looking to improve his position.

Dusch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beyond is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dusch trying to control from Beyond's half guard. Beyond has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dusch sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beyond looking for a sweep. Not yet Beyond, not yet.
Dusch wants to control from the top but Beyond keeps moving.
Dusch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beyond's guard.
Dusch wants to take a breather but Beyond is having none of it.
Beyond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dusch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dusch trying to control but Beyond is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karl Dusch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dusch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beyond swivels and escapes.
Beyond misses with a right hand
and Dusch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beyond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beyond throws a looping overhand right but Dusch ducks down to avoid it.
Beyond scores with a nice head shot.
Beyond staying out of range there.
Dusch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beyond defends well and Dusch ends up having to push Beyond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Dusch manages to break the clinch.
Beyond swinging wildly here.
Beyond misses with a right hand

and Dusch counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beyond is trying to improve his position.
Beyond is trying to get back to his feet.
Beyond gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beyond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beyond is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Beyond is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beyond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dusch looking to control but Beyond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Dusch is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Beyond has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Beyond!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beyond throws a big shot that misses.
Dusch fails with the takedown.
Dusch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beyond catches Dusch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beyond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dusch.
Dusch darts in looking for a takedown but Beyond gets double underhooks and turns Dusch into the cage.
Dusch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beyond to keep the fight standing.
Never Beyond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Dusch.
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!
Dusch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beyond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dusch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beyond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dusch dives in and grabs Beyond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beyond pushes down on Dusch's head and hops out.
Dusch is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beyond waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Dusch. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Dusch to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Dusch is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beyond loads up on a big left hand. Dusch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Beyond looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dusch can't hide his disappointment, as Beyond celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Never Beyond!
During a confident post fight interview, Never Beyond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sailor's choice of entrance music: Blackalicious - It's Going Down. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holt
vs
Sailor

185 cm
35
270 lbs
25 - 25 - 0

192 cm
37
224 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wendell Sailor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailor. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Sailor misses its intended target.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sailor on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holt.
A shot to the body from Sailor misses
and Holt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sailor thinking.
Holt connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Wendell Sailor has been cut.
Holt 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.
Holt avoids the body shot from Sailor.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Holt. Those never looked like landing.
Holt fails with the takedown.
Sailor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sailor misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailor throws a hook but Holt blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Holt. That snapped Sailor's head back.
A jab from Holt finds it's way through Sailor's defenses.

Sailor is rocked!
Holt misses with a straight left.
Sailor misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Sailor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sailor scores with a punch to the head.
Holt throws a hook to the side of Sailor's head but Sailor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wendell Sailor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sailor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt slips a jab from Sailor.
Holt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sailor throws a jab when Holt was well out of range.
Holt swinging wildly here.
Sailor misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sailor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holt shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Holt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sailor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sailor doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt misses with a hook. Sailor ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailor. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sailor's head.
Holt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holt tries for a takedown but Sailor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sailor.
Sailor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailor throws a head kick that misses.
Holt misses with a hook to the body
and Sailor counters with a nice uppercut.
Sailor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sailor's hands.
Sailor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holt.
Sailor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sailor.
Holt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sailor avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Holt misses its intended target.
Holt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailor.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailor was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Holt goes for a double leg but Sailor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sailor continues to drive forward.
Sailor lands a body punch.
Sailor misses with a punch to the body.
Sailor stalls.
Holt tries to circle away but Sailor has him pinned against the cage.
Sailor tries to throw a body punch but Holt avoids it by throwing Sailor back against the cage.
Holt misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt wants to take the fight to the mat but Sailor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Sailor breaks the clinch.
Sailor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holt.
Sailor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sailor duly obliges.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Sailor. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Sailor.
Sailor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That has opened up Wendell Sailor's cut even more.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sailor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sailor just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt lands a nice shot to the body.
Holt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holt avoids the body shot from Sailor.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sailor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holt rather than just go for the knockout.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sailor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wendell Sailor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sailor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sailor lands with a hook. Holt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sailor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sailor misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
Holt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sailor blocks a jab.
Sailor takes one to the chin there.
Sailor is still on wobbly legs! Can Holt finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailor with a hook.
Sailor seems to have recovered his senses.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sailor.
A combination from Sailor does no damage.
Holt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sailor.
Holt lands a nice hook to Sailor's body. Sailor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sailor scores with a nice right hand.

Manny Holt's cut is getting worse.
Wendell Sailor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sailor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sailor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sailor dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Sailor looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holt.

Holt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sailor to the ground. Holt is now in Sailor's guard.
Sailor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holt's guard.
Sailor wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sailor!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sailor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sailor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Holt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sailor looks a forlorn figure.
Holt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Wendell Sailor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wendell Sailor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manny Holt!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Holt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen Meytal Cohen - Toxicity as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Elo
vs
Richards

187 cm
27
210 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

193 cm
29
276 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Elo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russel Richards!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elo shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense.
Elo darts in looking for a takedown but Richards gets double underhooks and turns Elo into the cage.
A body shot lands from Richards.
A short right from Richards.
Richards digs a right hand into Elo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elo's gas tank.
Elo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Elo backwards.
Richards lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richards.
A shot in the inside from Richards.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Richards.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Richards lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Richards.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Richards.
Richards pushes Elo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
A right hook to the body lands for Richards.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Elo is rocked!
Richards pushes Elo against the cage. Richards is working some dirty boxing. Richards pushes off with a quick right hook! Elo goes down! Elo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Richards moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Richards!
Our winner, Russel Richards, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koni Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes to the cage accompanied by Maui Boy. Sasha Grey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Maximus
vs
Grey

218 cm
25
291 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
30
255 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koni Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maximus gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grey is trying to get back to half guard.

Maximus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maximus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grey regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maximus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Maximus'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.
Grey wants to get back to his feet.

Maximus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grey won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Grey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maximus.
Maximus stops Grey from getting back to his feet.

Maximus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Grey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maximus seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maximus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grey has managed to free his arm - good work.

Maximus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maximus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grey reverses the position - he's now on top in Maximus's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maximus looking for a guillotine here but Grey defends easily.

Maximus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grey tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Grey postures up and lands a big shot to Maximus's brow.
Grey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Maximus has his foot on Grey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grey works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.
Grey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Maximus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grey passes into side control.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grey working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Grey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Grey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grey working the ground and pound from side control.
Grey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Grey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maximus is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Grey are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maximus is not content to let Grey control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus sneaks back into half guard.
Maximus has hold of Grey's hands but Grey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sasha Grey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Grey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maximus to the mat! Maximus manages to get full guard.
Grey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maximus trying to control the position.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.

Grey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grey has managed to get both his arms back between Maximus's legs - danger averted.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.

Maximus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maximus 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grey lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Maximus working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Maximus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus has wrist control.
Grey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koni Maximus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Maximus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Grey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Maximus has tightened it up now! Grey 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 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koni Maximus!
Koni Maximus 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!'

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ki Duk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to north korea's national anthem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ki Duk
vs
Fenix

198 cm
27
260 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

197 cm
26
248 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bong Ki Duk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ki Duk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ki Duk works over Fenix's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Marcus Fenix has been cut.

Fenix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fenix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fenix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ki Duk, who protects the arm well.

Ki Duk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ki Duk under the eye.

It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Ki Duk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fenix misses the jab.
Ki Duk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ki Duk lunges at Fenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fenix's hand.
Fenix cracks Ki Duk with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ki Duk. Fenix does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ki Duk can pounce on him.
Fenix scores with a nice right hand.
Ki Duk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ki Duk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki Duk just misses with a punch to the body.
Ki Duk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki Duk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ki Duk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Ki Duk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ki Duk throws a head kick but Fenix moves out of range.
Fenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ki Duk lands a slapping body shot.
Ki Duk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body kick there by Fenix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ki Duk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Fenix.
Fenix lands with a cross.
Ki Duk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fenix lands a nice hook to Ki Duk's body. Ki Duk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ki Duk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Ki Duk.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ki Duk, as that shot connected.
Ki Duk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ki Duk misses with the combination.
Fenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ki Duk throws a leg kick but Fenix checks it.
Ki Duk slips a jab from Fenix.
Ki Duk misses with a hook.
Fenix lands with a shot to the body.
Fenix lands with a nice body punch.
Ki Duk is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Fenix.
Ki Duk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fenix throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fenix.
Fenix working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fenix is staying tight to Ki Duk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ki Duk wants to get back to his feet.
Fenix is trying to ground and pound but Ki Duk uses the momentary lack of control by Fenix to regain half guard.
Fenix lands strikes from half guard.
Fenix wants to pass to mount but Ki Duk is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fenix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ki Duk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fenix.
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!
Fenix is looking to advance position but Ki Duk won't allow it.
Ki Duk is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fenix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ki Duk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ki Duk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ki Duk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fenix missing with a left hand there. Ki Duk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bong Ki Duk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ki Duk throws a right hand that Fenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Fenix also avoids with ease.
Fenix cracks Ki Duk with a good jab.
A big right from Ki Duk misses.

Fenix clinches up with Ki Duk and pushes him back against the cage.
Ki Duk just leaning against Fenix, taking a breather.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ki Duk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fenix tries to work over Ki Duk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fenix lands with a left to the head.

Bong Ki Duk's cut is getting worse.
Fenix misses with some punches.
Ki Duk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ki Duk misses with a knee strike.
Fenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fenix.
Ki Duk trying to land knees to the body.
Fenix stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix cracks Ki Duk with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Fenix taking a breather.
Fenix receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fenix lands an uppercut.
Fenix slows down the pace here.
Fenix lands with a right to the head.
Ki Duk blocks a body shot from Fenix.
Ki Duk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki Duk controls his hands.
Fenix lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Fenix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ki Duk has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
Ki Duk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fenix backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ki Duk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ki Duk misses with some punches.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki Duk controls his hands.
Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Ki Duk can't find room to land a body shot as Fenix controls the action.
Fenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Ki Duk works on Fenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Ki Duk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fenix prevents a body shot from Ki Duk.
A right hand to the body from Fenix.
A short uppercut from Fenix.
A shot in the inside from Ki Duk.
A short left from Fenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Fenix presses Ki Duk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marcus Fenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is looking to control Fenix's arms but Fenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ki Duk has his back to the cage.
Ki Duk misses with a punch to the body.
Ki Duk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fenix backwards.
Ki Duk wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Fenix.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ki Duk.
Fenix is working Ki Duk over against the cage.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Fenix trying to stall but Ki Duk improves his position.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fenix lands a left hand.
Fenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Ki Duk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Fenix blocks a body shot from Ki Duk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk throws a punch but it's blocked by Fenix.
A short right from Fenix on the inside.
Ki Duk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ki Duk fails to land.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike.
Fenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
A short left from Fenix.

Bong Ki Duk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ki Duk has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
Ki Duk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fenix.
A head punch on the inside from Ki Duk fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fenix.
Fenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Fenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Fenix avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ki Duk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fenix.
Ki Duk looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.
Ki Duk thows a body shot but no joy.
Fenix scores with a leg kick.
Ki Duk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ki Duk throws a right and a left that Fenix avoids nicely.
Ki Duk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fenix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki Duk was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Ki Duk misses with a head kick.
Fenix takes a swing at Ki Duk's ribcage but misses.
Fenix lands a right hook to the body.
Ki Duk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki Duk misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenix scores with a push kick.
Ki Duk is looking to wear down Fenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ki Duk lands with a nice body punch.
Fenix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fenix throws a chopping leg kick but Ki Duk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fenix lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix lands a two punch combo.
A low kick from Ki Duk is predictable there
and Fenix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ki Duk's knee momentarily.
Ki Duk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenix moves away.
Fenix thuds a left hand into Ki Duk's body.
Fenix scores with a hook.
Ki Duk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenix moves away.
Fenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ki Duk takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
Fenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fenix connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Fenix shoots in and bounces Ki Duk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki Duk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fenix stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fenix.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ki Duk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Ki Duk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fenix connects with a body shot.
Fenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fenix.
Ki Duk throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Fenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fenix.
Fenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Fenix throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ki Duk was covering up waiting for the punch and Fenix finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ki Duk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fenix on the ground.
Fenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marcus Fenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fenix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fenix sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Fenix was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ki Duk defending well as Fenix loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fenix dips to his left and cracks Ki Duk with an uppercut!
Fenix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ki Duk swivels and escapes.
Fenix tries to bum rush Ki Duk with a series of wild strikes but Ki Duk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fenix checks a leg kick nicely.
Ki Duk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenix connects with a crisp jab.
Ki Duk throws a chopping leg kick but Fenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ki Duk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fenix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fenix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fenix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fenix lands the left hand.

Fenix closes the distance and clinches.
Ki Duk lands a hook that snaps the head of Fenix backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fenix.
Ki Duk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bong Ki Duk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ki Duk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fenix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix very nearly forgot to thank Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Jones
vs
Fulcher

198 cm
32
265 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

190 cm
31
220 lbs
30 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jasper Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fulcher clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
A short left from Jones.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to circle away but Fulcher has him pinned against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fulcher.
Fulcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones tries a body shot but Fulcher blocks it.
Fulcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Jasper Jones has been cut.
A short uppercut from Fulcher.
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!
Fulcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fulcher backwards.

Fulcher is rocked!
Jones lands a big right hand that drops Fulcher! The killer instinct kicks in and Jones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Jones!
A very excited looking Jasper Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.