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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Boardwalk
vs
Pirozhkov

166 cm
31
141 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

175 cm
29
135 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonnie Boardwalk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boardwalk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pirozhkov slips a straight right by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk misses the shot to the body.
Boardwalk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boardwalk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pirozhkov doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boardwalk. Pirozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Boardwalk misses its intended target.
Boardwalk misses with a wild body shot.
Boardwalk swinging wildly here.
Boardwalk misses with a few strikes there.
Pirozhkov slips under a jab from Boardwalk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pirozhkov moves away.
Pirozhkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boardwalk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pirozhkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boardwalk.
Pirozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk misses with a few strikes there.
Boardwalk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pirozhkov.
Boardwalk throws a body punch but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Jonnie Boardwalk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boardwalk stuffs the takedown attempt from Pirozhkov. Pirozhkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boardwalk connects with a right hand. Pirozhkov shakes it off.
Pirozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk scores with a body shot.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Pirozhkov is just out of range.
Boardwalk loads up on a big right hand but Pirozhkov slips the punch.
Boardwalk misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Boardwalk finds it's way through Pirozhkov's defenses.
A left and a right from Boardwalk both land. Nice combination.
Boardwalk misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Boardwalk does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pirozhkov.
Nice defenses there by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov dodges the punch combination from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Boardwalk.
Pirozhkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pirozhkov blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Boardwalk. Beautiful body shot.
Boardwalk throws a body punch but Pirozhkov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov slips a jab and a cross from Boardwalk.

Boardwalk gets caught flat footed, as Pirozhkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pirozhkov looking to pass the guard.
Boardwalk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pirozhkov trying to control but Boardwalk is working from the bottom.

Pirozhkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boardwalk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boardwalk has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boardwalk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonnie Boardwalk 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.

Pirozhkov slips a jab from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk takes a swing at Pirozhkov's ribcage but misses.
Boardwalk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pirozhkov.
Boardwalk misses with a hook
and Pirozhkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pirozhkov slips under a jab.
No joy there for Boardwalk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boardwalk lands a jab to Pirozhkov's midsection.
Boardwalk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boardwalk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pirozhkov.
Boardwalk lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov tries for a takedown but Boardwalk circles away easily
and Boardwalk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boardwalk throws a solid leg kick but Pirozhkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boardwalk.
Nice defenses there by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov avoids the body shot from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jonnie Boardwalk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pirozhkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boardwalk pinned against the cage. Boardwalk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pirozhkov.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boardwalk scores with a nice right hand.
Boardwalk throws a body punch but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Boardwalk throws a big shot that misses.
Pirozhkov slips a straight right by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk throws a right hand that Pirozhkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Pirozhkov also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boardwalk, as that shot connected.
Boardwalk misses the jab.
Boardwalk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pirozhkov is defended easily by Boardwalk.
Pirozhkov slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Boardwalk misses.
Boardwalk throws out a loose jab but Pirozhkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boardwalk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boardwalk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Boardwalk both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk swings for the body but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Boardwalk misses with the combination.
Boardwalk misses with a few strikes there.
Boardwalk misses with a lunging right hand
and Pirozhkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Jonnie Boardwalk is winning the standup battle so far.
Boardwalk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boardwalk throws a right hand that misses

and Pirozhkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pirozhkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boardwalk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pirozhkov but great work by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonnie Boardwalk dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boardwalk misses with a looping left.
Boardwalk misses with a series of wild punches.
Boardwalk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pirozhkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pirozhkov.
Boardwalk throws a jab when Pirozhkov was well out of range.
Boardwalk misses with a low kick.
Boardwalk misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Boardwalk misses.
Pirozhkov slips a jab from Boardwalk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk slips under a jab from Pirozhkov.
Boardwalk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pirozhkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Pirozhkov is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boardwalk.
Boardwalk throws a looping overhand right but Pirozhkov ducks down to avoid it.
Boardwalk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pirozhkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Boardwalk misses with a double jab.
Boardwalk cracks Pirozhkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boardwalk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boardwalk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boardwalk misses with a wild body shot.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Pirozhkov is just out of range.
Boardwalk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pirozhkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boardwalk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pirozhkov.
Boardwalk takes a swing at Pirozhkov's ribcage but misses.
Boardwalk misses with a body shot.
Pirozhkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pirozhkov there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk misses the shot to the body.
Boardwalk misses with a straight right.
Boardwalk misses with a hook. Pirozhkov ducked under it nicely.
Boardwalk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pirozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pirozhkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boardwalk defends it nicely.
Pirozhkov walks into a straight right hand from Boardwalk.
Jonnie Boardwalk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boardwalk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Pirozhkov.
Boardwalk missing with a left hand there. Pirozhkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boardwalk misses with a wild body shot.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Pirozhkov is just out of range.
Boardwalk throws a series of punches but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Arthur Pirozhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pirozhkov darts in looking for a takedown but Boardwalk gets double underhooks and turns Pirozhkov into the cage.
Pirozhkov is trying to pull guard but Boardwalk has him pressed against the cage.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pirozhkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Boardwalk.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonnie Boardwalk!
A victorious Jonnie Boardwalk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Elastinen's choice of entrance music: Cascada - Dangerous. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dunn
vs
Elastinen

167 cm
37
135 lbs
26 - 22 - 0

160 cm
38
148 lbs
25 - 24 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen with a poor takedown
and Dunn counters with a straight right hand.

Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
Elastinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Dunn to work.
Dunn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Elastinen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elastinen manages to end up in side control.
Elastinen wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
Dunn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Elastinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dunn is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poor strikes thrown by Elastinen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elastinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Elastinen avoids the attempt from Dunn to control.
Elastinen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dunn tries to hold on but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Dunn is squirming around nicely.
Elastinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dunn is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dunn gets back to half guard.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Dunn just wasn't active enough.
Dunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Elastinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mark Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elastinen fails to land the takedown.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elastinen goes for a double leg but Dunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dunn continues to drive forward.
Dunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.

Dunn tightens his grip and picks Elastinen up, before dumping him to the ground. Elastinen manages to land in guard.
Elastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunn throwing strikes from guard but Elastinen blocks nicely.
Dunn lands a couple of elbows.
Dunn postures up in Elastinen's guard and throws a big left but Elastinen blocks it.
Dunn is working Elastinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dunn manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elastinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dunn's guard.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Dunn is defending the position.
Dunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elastinen is working away from the top position though.
Dunn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn is looking to control Elastinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunn avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Dunn.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Dunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
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.

Elastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunn defends it nicely.

Elastinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Elastinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elastinen prevents Dunn from getting back to his feet.
Elastinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
Dunn is trying to keep Elastinen in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunn.
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunn is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, Dunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Mark Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen fails to land the takedown.
Dunn scores with a nice head shot.
Dunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, jab by Dunn - just one landing.
Dunn feints a jab promting Elastinen to slip. Dunn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elastinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Elastinen slips a straight right by Dunn.
Elastinen darts in looking for a takedown but Dunn gets double underhooks and turns Elastinen into the cage.
Dunn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Knees to the body from Dunn.
Dunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dunn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elastinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elastinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elastinen blocking some punches.

Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Elastinen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
Elastinen with a poor takedown
letting Dunn counter with a right hand.
Elastinen has his takedown stuffed
and Dunn counters with a three punch combo that has Elastinen backing up. Elastinen nods at Dunn to acknowledge the strikes.

Elastinen is rocked!
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elastinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunn finish him?
Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elastinen.
Elastinen seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn leaves Elastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elastinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Dunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elastinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunn defends well and Elastinen ends up having to push Dunn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dunn working aggressively here.

Dunn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Elastinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Elastinen trying to control the position but Dunn manages to sink in the hooks.
Dunn has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Elastinen.
Dunn is hanging on to Elastinen's back as he tries to escape.
Elastinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Dunn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dunn is looking to control Elastinen but Elastinen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dunn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elastinen is trapped and Dunn is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Dunn missing with strikes from the back.
Dunn scores with strikes from the back.
Mark Dunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunn is punishing Elastinen with some ground and pound.
Dunn trying to control.
Dunn has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Elastinen.
Elastinen covering up well and avoiding damage.
Elastinen avoids the strikes from Dunn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunn lands a shot to the head.
Dunn has Elastinen flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dunn is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dunn gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dunn gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dunn apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Elastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunn, which made it look bad.
Elastinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunn.
Dunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elastinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elastinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elastinen somewhat.

Elastinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elastinen showed some decent athleticism there.

Elastinen seems to be working for a kimura but Dunn defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dunn!
Dunn tries to lock up and control but Elastinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elastinen working for a guillotine from mount but Dunn is in no mood to give up.
Dunn can't escape the position.
Dunn tries to lock up and control but Elastinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elastinen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dunn is working to get back to half guard.
Elastinen controlling his opponent.
Elastinen prevents Dunn from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen controlling his opponent.
Dunn is working to get back to half guard.
Elastinen tries to control but Dunn wriggling away.
Mark Dunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elastinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dunn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Elastinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elastinen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Elastinen trying to control but Dunn is having none of it.

Elastinen working for a submission but Dunn is keeping him at bay.
Dunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Dunn is squirming around nicely.
Dunn wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.
Dunn wants to control but Elastinen is having none of it.
Dunn is working to get back to half guard.
Dunn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elastinen throws some wild stikes that Dunn manages to avoid easily.
Elastinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Elastinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Elastinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erkki Elastinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Dunn!
Mark Dunn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevin comes to the cage accompanied by Twin Atlantic - Free. Perez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Spill The Wine - War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nevin
vs
Perez

169 cm
30
142 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

180 cm
30
140 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Nevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Perez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez connects with a jab.
Perez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nevin can pounce on him.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nevin as he jumps to the side.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevin is just out of range.
Perez slips a jab from Nevin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nevin, which made it look bad.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bill Nevin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Perez.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevin is just out of range.
Nevin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No luck for Perez with that takedown attempt.
Perez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nevins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Nevin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Nevin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nevin.
Perez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevin was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Perez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Perez throws a right and a left that Nevin avoids nicely.
Nevin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevin is just out of range.
Perez takes a swing at Nevin's ribcage but misses.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nevin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from Nevin misses.
Perez misses the body punch
and Nevin counters with a thumping low kick.
Perez moves away from the strike by Nevin.
Nevin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nevin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bill Nevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nevin to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Perez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin thows a body shot but no joy.
Nevin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nevin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nevin throws an off balance right hand

so Perez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nevin's guard.
Perez trying to control the action but Nevin is working from the bottom.
Nevin is looking to improve his position.
Nevin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London Workout, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nevin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Nevin is working away.
Perez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Bill Nevin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.
Nevin misses with an uppercut.
Bill Nevin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nevin. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Perez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nevins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Nevin.
Nevin misses with a body shot.
Nevin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nevin rather than just go for the knockout.
Nevin misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevin. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nevin wants it to stay on the feet.
Nevin connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Nevin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nevin misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez with a nice cross.
Nevin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nevin misses with a combination

and Perez counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Perez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nevin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nevin motions for Perez to come forward. Nevin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Nevin misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Perez.
Perez trying to control the action but Nevin is working from the bottom.
Perez takes a little break here. Nevin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Nevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee asks Perez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Perez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nevin manages to get back to half guard.
Nevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to pass to mount but Nevin is defending the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Billy Perez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nevin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nevin feints and then cracks Perez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perez down.
Nevin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Nice body punch from Nevin.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevin moves away.
Nevin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Nevin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bill Nevin is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Nevin slips the punch.
Nevin lands with a slapping head kick.
Perez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nevin - that will leave a mark!
Perez misses with a jab to the body
and Nevin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevin. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nevin thumps Perez with a low kick.
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nevin tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nevin to the ground. Nevin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nevin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Nevin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nevin.
Nevin misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez shoots in for a double leg but Nevin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill Nevin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Perez.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nevin.
Nevin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Nevin is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Nevin lands a head shot.
Nevin lands a jab.
Nevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nevin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Nevin just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevin slips under a jab from Perez.
Nevin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nevin stuns Perez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Perez with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez lands a nice shot that snaps Nevin's head back.
Nevin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nevin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nevin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nevin swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nevin. Beautiful body shot.
Nevin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nevin throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Nevin thumps Perez with a low kick.
Perez shoots in and drives through. Nevin sprawls well.
Bill Nevin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Perez.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin misses the jab.
Nevin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Nevin. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Nevin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Nevin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Nice shot by Nevin.
Good exchange - Nevin coming out on top.
Nevin lands a jab-cross combination.

Perez is rocked!
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevin is just out of range.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevin finish him?
Nevin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Perez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nevin scores with a body shot.
Nevin throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez misses with a takedown attempt
and Nevin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nevin lands a head shot.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nevin but Nevin pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Nevin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nevin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.

Nevin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt
and Nevin counters with a left to the body.
Nevin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nevin lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Nevin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nevin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Nevin lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Nevin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nevin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nevins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin with a nice cross.
Perez thows a body shot but no joy.
Nevin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevin stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Perez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nevin gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Perez is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Nevin!
Bill Nevin gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Kong Phooey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies. Phooey has chosen Hong Kong Phooey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCall
vs
Kong Phooey

161 cm
37
154 lbs
27 - 13 - 2

175 cm
32
160 lbs
21 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong Phooey!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall throws an off balance right hand
and Phooey counters with a nice body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phooey - that will leave a mark!
We've been told by McCall's head coaches at London Workout that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from McCall.
McCall throws a hook to the side of Phooey's head but Phooey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phooey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phooey misses with a head kick.
Phooey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phooey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCall throws a good cross that connects.
McCall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phooey is able to avoid easily.
Phooey defending well as McCall loads up on a big left hand.
McCall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phooey misses with a body shot.
Phooey throws a leg kick but McCall sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from McCall.
Phooey drops his hands momentarily and McCall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phooey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCall.
Phooey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phooey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phooey throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
McCall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phooey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCall digs a good hook to Phooey's body.
Phooey tries to land a front kick but McCall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phooey motions for McCall to come forward. Phooey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phooey blocks a leg kick.
McCall thuds a left hand into Phooey's body.
Phooey tries a head kick but it misses.
Phooey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCall ducks right into an uppercut from Phooey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phooey thumps McCall with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCall.
Hong Kong Phooey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phooey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCall.
McCall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phooey.
McCall throws a big shot that misses.
McCall scoring well with a low kick there.
Phooey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phooey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall takes a swing at Phooey's ribcage but misses.

Phooey forces McCall back against the cage and clinches.

McCall manages to break the clinch.
McCall lands a slapping body shot.
Phooey throws a head kick that misses.
McCall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phooey takes a step back to recover.
McCall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phooey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phooey tries a head kick but it misses.
Phooey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phooey throws a right and a left that McCall avoids nicely.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phooey throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCall counters with an outside leg kick.
McCall tries to score with a low kick but Phooey moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McCall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phooey. McCall shrugs it off though.
Phooey connects with a leg kick. McCall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phooey eats them both and turns towards McCall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phooey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phooey misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phooey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCall. That one must have hurt.
McCall tries to land a front kick but Phooey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phooey counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phooey lands a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phooey.
Phooey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phooey.
McCall looks to throw the jab but Phooey is out of range.
McCall takes one to the chin there.
McCall throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Phooey to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for McCall.
Phooey misses the shot to the body.
McCall throws a low kick but Phooey avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phooey cracks McCall with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phooey tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phooey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCall circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Phooey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phooey.
Phooey thumps McCall with a low kick.
Phooey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phooey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phooey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCall manages to avoid it.
Phooey scores with a nice strike.
McCall misses with a right hand
and Phooey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCall throws a right hand that Phooey ducks under and follows up with a left that Phooey also avoids with ease.
Phooey slips a straight right by McCall.
Phooey thumps McCall with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phooey lands a slapping body shot.
Phooey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phooey misses with a body shot.
Phooey walks into a left hand.
McCall cracks the inside of Phooey's front leg.
McCall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phooey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCall. That's going to slow Phooey down.
McCall connects with an inside leg kick.
Phooey throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Phooey's knee momentarily.
McCall thows a body shot but no joy.
Hong Kong Phooey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCall misses with a looping left.
Phooey throws a nice head kick!
Phooey throws a low kick but McCall avoids it.
McCall tries to land a leg kick but Phooey saw it coming and moves away.
Phooey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good work by Phooey as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Phooey does no damage.
McCall throws a lazy uppercut
and Phooey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phooey looks to throw a body kick
and McCall counters with a good low kick that Phooey was not able to check.
Phooey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Phooey finds it's way through McCall's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phooey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McCall misses the target.
Phooey scores with a jab to the body.
McCall misses with an uppercut.
Phooey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phooey lands a right hook to the body.
Phooey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phooey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong Phooey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Phooey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phooey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phooey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Phooey does no damage.
A jab from Phooey misses.
Phooey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phooey throws a right hand that misses
and McCall counters with a stiff right hand.
McCall misses with a shot to the body
and Phooey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Phooey misses with a right hand
and McCall counters with a stiff right hand.
Phooey tries to bum rush McCall with a series of wild strikes but McCall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phooey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCall.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCall.
McCall throws a series of strikes that have Phooey backpedaling.
Phooey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phooey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCall throws a nice looking combination but Phooey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phooey delivers a nice body kick.
Phooey lands with a hook. McCall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phooey throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCall counters with a body kick that stops Phooey in his tracks momentarily.
Phooey slips a jab from McCall.
Phooey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCall walks into a stiff left hand from Phooey.
McCall cracks Phooey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phooey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCall moves away.
Nice shot lands for McCall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phooey throws a combination that misses
letting McCall counter with a right hand.

Phooey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCall, as that shot connected.
Phooey is still on wobbly legs! Can McCall finish him?
McCall throws a lazy right hand but Phooey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCall misses with a hook.
McCall looks to land a left hand but Phooey moved out of range nicely.
Phooey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCall.
Phooey seems to have recovered his senses.
Phooey looks for the body kick but McCall saw that one coming.
McCall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phooey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCall. That did some damage!
Phooey throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by McCall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phooey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phooey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phooey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCall.
Phooey lands with a nice body punch.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phooey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Phooey duly obliges.
Phooey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phooey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phooey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCall manages to avoid it.
Phooey swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws an overhand right that lands on Phooey's shoulder, as Phooey tries to avoid the shot.
Phooey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Phooey clinches up against the cage.

McCall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCall misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phooey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCall avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCall misses with a lunging right hand
and Phooey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phooey falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McCall counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy McCall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy McCall!
Tommy McCall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajiri comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Water Pow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Urskilz
vs
Kawajiri

164 cm
27
148 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

171 cm
32
146 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer
Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urskilz throws a low kick, looking for Kawajiri's leg but Kawajiri calmly moves out of range.
Urskilz looks to land a left hand but Kawajiri moved out of range nicely.
Urskilz feints and then cracks Kawajiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawajiri down.
Kawajiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urskilz can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urskilz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urskilz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urskilz misses with a body kick.
A jab from Urskilz does it's job there.
Kawajiri moves out of range of the body kick.
Urskilz throws a leg kick
and Kawajiri counters with a left and a right that stings Urskilz.
Urskilz throws a body kick that misses.
Urskilz throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Urskilz thows a leg kick but Kawajiri checks it
letting Kawajiri counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown but Urskilz sprawls well. He's pushed Kawajiri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Urskilz misses with a leg kick
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ilafat Urskilz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz is looking to clinch but Kawajiri is avoiding it.
Urskilz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawajiri's hands.
Urskilz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawajiri dives in for a single leg takedown but Urskilz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Urskilz has a couple of punches blocked by Kawajiri.
Urskilz trying to land knees to the body.
Kawajiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawajiri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Kawajiri is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Urskilz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Urskilz tries a knee to the head but Kawajiri blocks it.
Urskilz lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri blocks an uppercut.

Kawajiri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Urskilz can't fight it off and eventually Kawajiri manages to take the fight to the floor. Urskilz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Urskilz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urskilz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kawajiri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kawajiri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ilafat Urskilz.
Urskilz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kawajiri's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kawajiri shoots in and gets a takedown into Urskilz's guard.
Urskilz controls Kawajiri momentarily but Kawajiri frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri looking to pass the guard.
Kawajiri postures up.
Kawajiri tries to free his leg and advance position but Urskilz is retaining full guard.

Kawajiri drops back looking for a leg! Urskilz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Urskilz manages to kick Kawajiri off! Kawajiri jumps back into Urskilz's guard.
Kawajiri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urskilz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urskilz keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urskilz trying to keep a closed guard but Kawajiri is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajiri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urskilz is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kawajiri slips a jab from Urskilz.
That kick from Urskilz tenderised Kawajiri's leg. Kawajiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urskilz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Urskilz.
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Urskilz.
Urskilz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a one-two to the body.
Urskilz throws a front kick aimed at Kawajiri's knee but Kawajiri avoids it well.
Kawajiri tries for a takedown but Urskilz circles away easily
and Urskilz counters with a leg kick.
Urskilz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Urskilz jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz wants to clinch.
Urskilz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Urskilz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urskilz connects with a body shot that sends Kawajiri's belly button to the back.
Urskilz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urskilz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawajiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urskilz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Urskilz lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz misses with a body kick.
Urskilz throws a front kick aimed at Kawajiri's knee but Kawajiri avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kawajiri checks a leg kick.
Urskilz tries to clinch up.
Urskilz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawajiri shoots in but Urskilz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urskilz throws a push kick but Kawajiri slaps the foot to one side.
Kawajiri avoids the head kick by Urskilz.
Urskilz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urskilz jabs Kawajiri right on the nose. Kawajiri blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri walks into a jab.
Urskilz tries to work over Kawajiri's front leg with a kick but Kawajiri checks it.
Kawajiri fails with the takedown.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Urskilz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Kawajiri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Urskilz wants to control but Kawajiri is keeping busy.
Urskilz is staying active underneath Kawajiri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kawajiri wants to work for an arm triangle but Urskilz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kawajiri is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz controlling the position for now.
Urskilz is looking to improve his position.
Urskilz regains full guard. Nicely done.

Kawajiri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Urskilz keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kawajiri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Urskilz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urskilz, right into the meat.
Urskilz cracks Kawajiri with a good jab.
Urskilz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Urskilz throws a hook but Kawajiri blocks it.
Kawajiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Urskilz.
Kawajiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urskilz can pounce on him.
Ilafat Urskilz is winning the standup battle so far.
Urskilz looks to land a body kick but Kawajiri moved away.
Kawajiri has his takedown stuffed
and Urskilz counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Urskilz misses.
Nice takedown defense from Urskilz. No joy for Kawajiri on that attempt.
Urskilz connects with a solid leg kick.
Urskilz misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Urskilz. No joy for Kawajiri on that attempt.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Urskilz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Urskilz.
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Urskilz.
Urskilz misses with a low kick.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Urskilz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kawajiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urskilz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawajiri blocks the body kick.
Urskilz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kawajiri is out of range and Urskilz settles back down.
Urskilz throws a low kick but Kawajiri moves out of range easily.
Kawajiri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urskilz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urskilz thows a left - swing and a miss!

Urskilz darts in and clinches Kawajiri up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kawajiri blocks it with crossed arms.
Urskilz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Kawajiri is trying to pull guard but Urskilz has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Urskilz.
Kawajiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Urskilz missing with knees to the body.
Urskilz looking to throw knees to the head but Kawajiri is blocking nicely.
Kawajiri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Urskilz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawajiri is trying to pull guard but Urskilz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawajiri.
Urskilz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawajiri avoids it.
Kawajiri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kawajiri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urskilz after a bit of a struggle.
Urskilz digs a right hand underneath Kawajiri's ribcage. Kawajiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawajiri goes for a takedown attempt but Urskilz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kawajiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urskilz connects with a leg kick. Kawajiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Urskilz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawajiri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Urskilz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore has chosen Frank Klepacki - March to doom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bishop
vs
Moore

172 cm
33
149 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

169 cm
35
148 lbs
25 - 17 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

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 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kevin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.

It looks like Kevin Bishop has been cut.
Moore throws a series of strikes that have Bishop backpedaling.

Moore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bishop to the mat! Bishop manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Bishop is adopting a defensive guard.
Moore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Bishop.
Moore thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Moore feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Moore goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Bishop's takedown attempt.
Bishop stalling the fight.
We've been hearing reports that Bishop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Bishop's takedown attempt.
Moore prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Moore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moore breaks the clinch.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Moore walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moore.
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick

and Bishop counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moore's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore connects with a couple of short punches.
Moore trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Moore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bishop if he has to take too many more of those.
Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Moore lands a body shot.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Bishop checks a low kick from Moore.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop pushes Moore away with a front kick.
Moore tries a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Moore misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop is looking to wear down Moore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moore throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Moore throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Bishop catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moore misses with a left hand
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moore.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Bishop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Bishop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bishop is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore pulls Bishop in close to his closed guard and prevents Bishop from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Moore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Bobby Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moore is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Moore's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Moore.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Moore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moore slips a straight right by Bishop.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bishop sprawls well. Bishop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Moore checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a body kick that stops Bishop in his tracks momentarily.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moore. That's going to slow Bishop down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moore.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Moore tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Moore!
Post fight, Bobby Moore stared into the camera and said 'Got you, you piece of SHIT.'.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Killer
vs
Brown

200 cm
26
298 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

215 cm
29
267 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Hellbent

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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Convicted Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brown misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brown moves into the clinch.
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!
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killer's defenses.

It looks like Convicted Killer has been cut.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Brown prevents a body shot from Killer.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Killer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Killer throws an elbow that misses.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Convicted Killer's cut is getting worse.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown working Killer over with knees to the body.
Killer takes an elbow to the forehead.

Convicted Killer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Killer's ribcage.
Killer blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, Convicted Killer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Brown!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: TNT. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rizzo Jr
vs
Washington

170 cm
33
144 lbs
28 - 16 - 2

169 cm
28
145 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr tries to work over Washington's front leg with a kick but Washington checks it.
Rizzo Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Washington off balance momentarily.
Rizzo Jr misses with a lunging right hand

and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rizzo Jr struggling a bit here.
Rizzo Jr's coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rizzo Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rizzo Jr wants to pass to mount but Washington is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
Rizzo Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Washington looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Rizzo Jr seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Rizzo Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rizzo Jr thows a leg kick but Washington checks it

and Washington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rizzo Jr's guard.
Rizzo Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rizzo Jr is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rizzo Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Rizzo Jr defends the submission attempt.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo Jr keeps working.
Rizzo Jr is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzo Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Washington is nestled in close to Rizzo Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rizzo Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo Jr has Washington pulled in close to control his posture.
Rizzo Jr is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rizzo Jr is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rizzo Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Rizzo Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Washington throws a head kick that half lands.
Rizzo Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank Rizzo Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rizzo Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rizzo Jr backwards.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr blocks a body shot from Washington.
Rizzo Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Washington.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington misses with some punches.
Rizzo Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzo Jr crunches a lovely knee into Washington's ribcage.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rizzo Jr.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Rizzo Jr misses with a head kick.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washington checks it well.
Rizzo Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo Jr tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo Jr thows a leg kick but Washington checks it

and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo Jr.
Washington is in close to Rizzo Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Rizzo Jr looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Rizzo Jr trying to control the position.
Rizzo Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rizzo Jr 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.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washington works over Rizzo Jr with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington is fighting to break Rizzo Jr's control of his arms but Rizzo Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Washington postures up in Rizzo Jr's guard and throws a big left but Rizzo Jr blocks it.
Rizzo Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington stands up over Rizzo Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rizzo Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rizzo Jr trying to control here.
Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Washington seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rizzo Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzo Jr is not content to let Washington control the position.
Rizzo Jr trying to control here.
Rizzo Jr wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.

Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzo Jr is defending well.
Rizzo Jr gets full guard.
Washington trying to control but Rizzo Jr is working from the bottom.
Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rizzo Jr's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.
Rizzo Jr gets full guard.
Washington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Washington trying to control but Rizzo Jr is working from the bottom.
Washington passes into half guard.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo Jr is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rizzo Jr avoid being mounted?
Washington prevents Rizzo Jr from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington wants to take a breather but Rizzo Jr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Washington defending well as Rizzo Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rizzo Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Rizzo Jr defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rizzo Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Washington misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Washington cracks Rizzo Jr with an open hand slap.
Rizzo Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Washington lands with a cross.
Rizzo Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Rizzo Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Rizzo Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Rizzo Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo Jr.

Washington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzo Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzo Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rizzo Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing Rizzo Jr from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington trying to control the position.
Washington keeping full guard, as Rizzo Jr tries to pass.

Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rizzo Jr defends it easily.
Samuel Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington is trying to control the position but Rizzo Jr postures up.
Washington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Washington moves into full guard.
Rizzo Jr wants to stand but Washington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Washington controls Rizzo Jr momentarily but Rizzo Jr frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rizzo Jr has passed into half guard!
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Rizzo Jr sits in half guard.
Rizzo Jr is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Washington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rizzo Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Washington is keen to just control but Rizzo Jr is a slippery customer.
Rizzo Jr trying to control but Washington postures up.
Rizzo Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Rizzo Jr trying to control from the bottom.

Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo Jr defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Rizzo Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Rizzo Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rizzo Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Rizzo Jr trying to control but Washington postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rizzo Jr wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.

Washington 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.

Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Rizzo Jr defends the submission attempt.
Rizzo Jr is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr trying to control but Washington postures up.
Rizzo Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo Jr keeps working.
Rizzo Jr tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Rizzo Jr defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rizzo Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rizzo Jr is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington advances to half guard.
Rizzo Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo Jr controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Washington scores with a leg kick.
Washington throws a leg kick but Rizzo Jr checks it.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo Jr.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo Jr.
A lazy body kick from Washington
and Rizzo Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Washington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Washington staying out of range there.
Rizzo Jr swings widly with a right hand

and Washington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rizzo Jr's guard now.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Rizzo Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Rizzo Jr wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Frank Rizzo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Rizzo Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rizzo Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo Jr had a free shot at his head there.

Rizzo Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rizzo Jr up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Rizzo Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rizzo Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr blocks a body shot from Washington.
Rizzo Jr crunches a lovely knee into Washington's ribcage.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
Rizzo Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Rizzo Jr.

Washington pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr pushing down on Washington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Washington wants to control but Rizzo Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo Jr.
Washington controlling the position well.
Rizzo Jr trying to control the pace.
Washington trying to control here.

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 Frank Rizzo Jr.
I think Washington 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
Samuel Washington is the new bantamweight champion!
Samuel Washington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Frank Rizzo Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Well this is embarrassing and certainly worthy of rage quitting!!'.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin has chosen King of Kings by Motorhead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maddox
vs
Marvin

150 cm
41
157 lbs
47 - 21 - 0

172 cm
39
166 lbs
37 - 16 - 2

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marvin throws a series of punches but Maddox moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marvin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Maddox misses the target.
Marvin throws a jab when Maddox was well out of range.
Marvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Marvin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maddox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marvin scrambles back to his feet.
Maddox really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Nice defenses there by Maddox.
Maddox connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Maddox.

Marvin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maddox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maddox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
Marvin is not content to let Maddox control the position.
Ground and pound from Maddox.
Maddox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marvin keeps working.

Marvin looking for submissions off his back.
Maddox 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.
Maddox working Marvin over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin regains full guard. Nicely done.

Marvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maddox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maddox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maddox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Marvin is looking for a triangle but Maddox pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maddox lands a couple of elbows.
Marvin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin looking to control but Maddox passes into half guard.
Maddox is thwarting Marvin's attempts to control the position.
Maddox wants to take a breather but Marvin is having none of it.
Marvin is trying to get back to full guard.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but Marvin defending well.
Maddox throwing shots but Marvin is blocking nicely.
Maddox slows the pace down in half guard.
Maddox is keen to just control but Marvin is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marvin!
Maddox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marvin tries to reverse the position but Maddox maintains control.
Maddox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox lands a big shot there that rocks Marvin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maddox landing punches.

Marvin is rocked!
Maddox unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Marvin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Maddox celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Maddox!
Brian Maddox retains his lightweight title!
Brian Maddox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capwell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Haunted - 99. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Corleone
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189 cm
36
204 lbs
37 - 9 - 0

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35
217 lbs
32 - 16 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corleone doesn't seem bothered though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corleone!
Corleone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Capwell connects with the punch.
Capwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
Capwell misses with a straight right.
Corleone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capwell.
Corleone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone scoring well with a low kick there.
Capwell cracks Corleone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
Corleone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capwell.
A telegraphed right hand from Capwell misses the target.
Corleone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capwell.
Nice takedown defense from Corleone. No joy for Capwell on that attempt.
Corleone throws a jab when Capwell was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corleone defends it nicely.
Corleone misses the shot to the body.
Corleone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corleone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonny Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonny Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Capwell.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Corleone clinches.
Corleone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Capwell fails to land.
Corleone lands a nice knee to the body.
Corleone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Capwell looks winded!
Capwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capwell backwards.
Corleone with a knee to the head.
Capwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corleone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A body shot lands from Corleone.
Corleone scores with a shot to the side of Capwell's head.
Corleone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corleone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Capwell.
Capwell throws a head punch that misses.
Capwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Capwell.
Corleone lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corleone digs a right hand underneath Capwell's ribcage. Capwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corleone lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Capwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is trying to maintain a safe position but Capwell gets an underhook and turns Corleone into the cage.
Corleone swings wildly with an uppercut but Capwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capwell is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Capwell as the two fighters clinch.
Corleone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Corleone.
Corleone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corleone scores with a shot to the side of Capwell's head.
Corleone blocks an uppercut.
Corleone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corleone obliges.
Capwell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but Capwell blocks with his arms.
Capwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Corleone drops Capwell with a big knee straight up the middle! Capwell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Capwell is rocked!

Corleone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Capwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Corleone finish him?
Corleone lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Capwell to his knees! Corleone keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Corleone!
Sonny Corleone retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Sonny Corleone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.