BFT-351 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mikey Moo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mikey Moo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Moo
vs
Martin

178 cm
27
175 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

172 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Martin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin cracks Moo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martin needs to keep his hands up - Moo had a free shot at his head there.
Moo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Moo tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin 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.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Moo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moo moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moo manages to avoid it.
Moo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Moo moved out of range.
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moo misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Moo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Martin misses.
Martin keeps Moo at a distance using the push kick.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Moo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moo shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Moo. Moo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Moo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moo fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moo avoids the body shot from Martin.
Moo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martin manages to circle out of the way.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin shapes to counter with a head kick.
A short left from Martin.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Moo's takedown attempt.
Moo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin working aggressively here.
A short left from Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moo wants to take the fight to the mat but Martin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Moo backwards.
Moo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martin working aggressively here.
Moo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
A short right from Martin.
Moo blocks an uppercut.
Martin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moo wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moo or not.

Moo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moo wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.

Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martin is looking for a triangle but Moo pushes his legs off easily.

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

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moo seems a little lost for a moment, as Martin dominates the positioning.
Moo looks to move to half guard but instead Martin has passed into mount! Damn!
Moo can't escape the position.

Martin working for a guillotine from mount but Moo is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Martin 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.

Martin swings for the body but Moo moves out of range.
Martin tries to land a leg kick but Moo saw it coming and moves away.
Moo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martin manages to circle out of the way.
Mikey Moo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moo momentarily.
Martin throws a leg kick

and Moo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martin!
Martin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moo off and has taken his back!
Moo wants to escape the position.
Martin is controlling the position but Moo somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moo looking for submissions off his back.
Martin is looking to pass Moo's guard but actually Moo recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Moo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Moo working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moo is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Moo postures up.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Martin working for a triangle but Moo defends it easily.
Martin wants to sweep here but Moo controlling him for the moment.
Martin working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Moo from controlling successfully.

Moo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moo has Martin in his guard.

Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moo wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moo escapes and throws Martin's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Moo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Moo is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.

Moo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moo off and has taken his back!
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 Mikey Moo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Martin connects with a high kick.
Moo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin catches Moo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from Martin lands but Moo takes it in his stride.
Moo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martin cracks Moo with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dusty Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moo shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Moo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moo defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Moo shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Moo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moo blocks a leg kick.
Martin misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Moo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moo shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Moo counters with a one-two to the body.
Martin stuns Moo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
Martin throws a body punch but Moo moves out of range.

Moo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Moo is not content to let Martin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is putting a hurting on Moo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Moo is trying to improve his position.
Moo is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikey Moo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin landing strikes.
Martin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Moo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin working away.
Moo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Moo is looking for a sweep.
Moo sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moo wants to get back to full guard but Martin has passed into side control.
Moo looks to move to half guard but instead Martin has passed into mount! Damn!
Martin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Martin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Eel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Fuago's entrance music is Israel Kamakawino - E Ala E. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Del Fuago
vs
Eel

165 cm
28
167 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

165 cm
33
160 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Eel!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eel gets a clinch.
Del Fuago managing to block the knees to the body from Eel.
A nice left hand lands by Eel.
Eel lands a nice shot to the body.
Eel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eel.
Eel trying to land knees to the body.
Eel avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Eel.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Del Fuago takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Fuago pulls guard successfully.
Eel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Del Fuago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eel throwing strikes from guard but Del Fuago blocks nicely.
Eel connects with a couple of short punches.
Eel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Fuago's head.
Eel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eel trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Fuago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Del Fuago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Del Fuago has his feet on Eel's thighs here. He's pushed Eel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Eel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juarez Del Fuago!
Juarez Del Fuago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McNamara
vs
Numa

180 cm
35
200 lbs
21 - 22 - 1

169 cm
38
188 lbs
22 - 33 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Numa slips under a jab from McNamara.
As McNamara backs off Numa throws a huge counter combo but McNamara manages to avoid it all.
John McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara throws a hook but Numa blocks it.
Numa feints the counter takedown.

Numa feints and as McNamara raises his hands in defense, Numa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Numa wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.
Numa looking to pass the guard.
McNamara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Numa looking for a guillotine here but McNamara defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McNamara is posturing up here but Numa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McNamara tries to roll out but it's too tight and McNamara has to tap! Slick submission there by Numa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiji Numa!
Keiji Numa 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
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cage Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cage
vs
Kim

182 cm
45
201 lbs
42 - 24 - 1

183 cm
34
195 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Kim!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage lands with a cross.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Cage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Kim shapes to counter with a head kick.
That kick from Kim tenderised Cage's leg. Cage is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Cage tenderised Kim's leg. Kim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cage throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim unleashes a big counter combination but Cage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
Cage tries to land a body kick
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Kim down.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Cage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kim to score with a decent uppercut.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cage if he has to take too many more of those.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Cage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cage swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
A left and a right from Kim both land. Nice combination.
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!
Kim scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage throws a lazy body kick
and Kim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cage throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Cage's head coaches at Palazzo Paisano that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.

Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cage avoiding damage as Kim throws knees to the body.
Cage can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
A short uppercut from Cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cage taking a breather.
Kim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage throws an elbow that misses.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim looking to throw knees to the head but Cage is blocking nicely.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim tries to stall but Cage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim avoiding damage.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Kim throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage blocks an elbow strike from Kim.
Cage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cage blocks an elbow strike.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage avoids the elbow strike from Kim, against the cage.
Cage avoids the elbow strike from Kim, against the cage.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim has Cage pressed against the cage, preventing Cage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Cage breaks from the clinch.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage lands with an uppercut that bounces Kim off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cage cracks Kim with an uppercut from hell and Kim crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Cage's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Kim is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Cage finish him?
Cage continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage 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.

Kim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Cage lands a slapping body shot.
Kim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cage has time to react.
Cage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cage.
Cage looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cage.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Kim appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range.
Cage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kim blocks the leg kick.
Kim throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease.
Cage throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Cage throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Kim counters with an outside leg kick.
Kim has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Cage slams his shin into Kim's torso.
Kim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kim.
Kim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cage throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Cage throws a combination. Kim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.

Kim is rocked!
Kim checks a low kick from Cage.
Kim feints a counter leg kick.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him?
Cage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cage cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Kim wants to counter the offense by Cage and move into the clinch position.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cage throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Cage counters with a body kick that stops Kim in his tracks momentarily.
Kim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cage swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Kim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cage misses with a body kick.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Cage tries to land a front kick but Kim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cage's head.
Cage thows a body kick. Kim tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Kim lands but Cage takes it in his stride.
Kim checks the leg kick.
Kim moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.
Cage tries to land a leg kick but Kim saw it coming and moves away.
Cage lands a slapping body shot.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Kim follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Cage scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim keeps Cage at a distance using the push kick.
Cage is looking to wear down Kim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cage misses with a jab to the body
and Kim counters with a series of strikes. Cage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cage throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cage.
Kim wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
Kim works Cage's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.

Kim drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Kim lands a body punch.
Mikey Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Cage blocks with his arms.
Kim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cage.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cage's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Kim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cage blocks a body shot from Kim.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cage as Kim tries to tie him up.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Cage takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cage avoids it.
Knees to the body from Kim.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cage lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
Cage effectively controlling the action here.
Cage working aggressively here.
Kim is pushing Cage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cage 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
An out of breath Johnny Cage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn has chosen Muay Thai fight music as his entrance music. Suchart Chaowanungkarn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Atsushi
vs
Chaowanungkarn

170 cm
33
164 lbs
34 - 14 - 1

165 cm
34
152 lbs
32 - 26 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atsushi blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a spinning back kick!
Chaowanungkarn misses with a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. Atsushi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chaowanungkarn. That's going to slow Atsushi down.
Some wild striking there from Atsushi.
Atsushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chaowanungkarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atsushi.
Chaowanungkarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atsushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi throws a push kick but Chaowanungkarn slaps the foot to one side.
Atsushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Atsushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atsushi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick

and Atsushi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaowanungkarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Atsushi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Atsushi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atsushi throwing strikes from guard but Chaowanungkarn blocks nicely.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atsushi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaowanungkarn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Atsushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chaowanungkarn. That did some damage!
Chaowanungkarn is looking to slow Atsushi down with leg kicks.
Atsushi misses with a leg kick
and Chaowanungkarn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Chaowanungkarn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atsushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chaowanungkarn.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaowanungkarn swings for the body but Atsushi moves out of range.
Atsushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaowanungkarn throws a push kick but Atsushi slaps the foot to one side.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a body kick but Atsushi moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi misses with a low kick.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch

and Atsushi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Atsushi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaowanungkarn defending well though.
Atsushi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chaowanungkarn to regain full guard.
Atsushi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atsushi throws an elbow that misses. Chaowanungkarn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atsushi's guard. Nice move by Chaowanungkarn!

Atsushi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chaowanungkarn controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Atsushi pushes a forearm under Chaowanungkarn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chaowanungkarn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuroda Atsushi!
Kuroda Atsushi 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rise of Sakara. Lurendrejer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blunt - Reggae Da Nation . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shananigan Lurendrejer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sakara
vs
Lurendrejer

185 cm
32
200 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

190 cm
34
215 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lurendrejer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lurendrejer slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakara controlling the position for now.

Lurendrejer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sakara trying to hold on to Lurendrejer's head to control him but Lurendrejer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lurendrejer.

Lurendrejer wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lurendrejer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lurendrejer is trying to work for a kimura but Sakara is defending well.
Sakara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Palazzo Paisano, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Lurendrejer is looking for a kimura but Sakara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lurendrejer to get the leverage.

Lurendrejer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lurendrejer.

Lurendrejer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakara keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakara tries to roll over but Lurendrejer keeps him under control.
Lurendrejer misses with a head shot. Sakara uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lurendrejer is pushing down on Sakara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakara is fighting to maintain full guard but Lurendrejer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sakara trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Lurendrejer is looking for a kimura but Sakara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lurendrejer to get the leverage.
Lurendrejer working the head and body with strikes.

Lurendrejer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakara is just riding it out for now. Lurendrejer eventually gives up the hold.
Lurendrejer wants to advance to full mount but Sakara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lurendrejer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lurendrejer postures up in Sakara's guard and throws a big left but Sakara blocks it.
Sakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer wants to pass the guard but Sakara is keeping the position.

Lurendrejer stands and steps away. Sakara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sakara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lurendrejer.
Sakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lurendrejer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lurendrejer keeps the fight on the outside.
Lurendrejer has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shananigan Lurendrejer 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.

Sakara cracks a nice hook into Lurendrejer's ribs.
Sakara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lurendrejer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakara.
Lurendrejer with a hook.
Sakara misses the shot to the body.
Sakara is looking to clinch.
Lurendrejer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakara.
Lurendrejer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakara lands with a nice combination. Lurendrejer backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Shananigan Lurendrejer has been cut.
Sakara throws a body shot but no joy.
Lurendrejer checks a leg kick.
Lurendrejer moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lurendrejer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakara's waist but Sakara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lurendrejer off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Sakara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lurendrejer doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Lurendrejer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sakara to the ground. Lurendrejer is now in Sakara's guard.
Lurendrejer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakara is keeping the position for now.
Lurendrejer is still trying to improve position.
Sakara keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakara has wrist control.
Lurendrejer throws an elbow that misses. Sakara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lurendrejer's guard. Nice move by Sakara!

Lurendrejer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lurendrejer looking for a guillotine here but Sakara defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lurendrejer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakara defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Lurendrejer is looking for a triangle here but Sakara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sakara controls the position.
Lurendrejer throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lurendrejer is not content to let Sakara control the position.
Lurendrejer tries to bench press Sakara off him but Sakara keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lurendrejer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lurendrejer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sakara has just dragged him back down to the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lurendrejer tries to clinch up but Sakara circles away and keeps his distance.
Lurendrejer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legionarivs Sakara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shananigan Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer has his takedown stuffed
and Sakara counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lurendrejer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sakara is trying to defend but Lurendrejer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lurendrejer prevents Sakara from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Legionarivs Sakara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shananigan Lurendrejer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lurendrejer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakara swivels and escapes.
Sakara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakara leaves Lurendrejer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Sakara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lurendrejer.
Sakara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lurendrejer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Lurendrejer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sakara quickly recovers to half guard.
Lurendrejer trying to control the action but Sakara is working from the bottom.

Lurendrejer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakara has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lurendrejer seems to be working for a kimura but Sakara defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lurendrejer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakara sees it coming and defends easily.
Lurendrejer wants to take a breather but Sakara is having none of it.
Lurendrejer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lurendrejer works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakara is bucking up trying to escape but Lurendrejer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sakara is trying desperately to improve position.
Lurendrejer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sakara is trying desperately to improve position.
Lurendrejer cracks Sakara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Lurendrejer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sakara has worked his arm free - good work by Sakara!

Lurendrejer swings around for an armbar but Sakara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lurendrejer's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lurendrejer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lurendrejer keeping full guard, as Sakara tries to pass.
Our spies down at at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym inform us that Lurendrejer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Lurendrejer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakara is aware though and is defending well.
Lurendrejer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakara controls the pace.
Lurendrejer trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakara trying to control but Lurendrejer is working from the bottom.

Lurendrejer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lurendrejer looking for a sweep. Not yet Lurendrejer, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurendrejer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shananigan Lurendrejer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lurendrejer 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Midgard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Suarez
vs
Kochanowski

183 cm
32
200 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

193 cm
41
200 lbs
24 - 32 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez lands a nice looking body shot.
Suarez misses with a looping left.
Suarez misses with a double jab.

Suarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kochanowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suarez working the ground and pound.
Suarez landing a few strikes.
Suarez working the ground and pound.
Suarez cracks Kochanowski with a big elbow.
Kochanowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Suarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez cracks Kochanowski with a big elbow.
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kochanowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suarez is putting a hurting on Kochanowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez lands a strong strike to the head of Kochanowski. That's dazed him! Suarez looking to finish here. Kochanowski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Suarez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trinidad Suarez!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Death to the apple gerls. Van Der Sluijs has chosen Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty as his entrance music. Charles Bronson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bronson
vs
Van Der Sluijs

176 cm
38
183 lbs
31 - 19 - 0

178 cm
31
176 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Tokyo United Fightwear
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Der Sluijs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Der Sluijs is in Bronson's guard.
Van Der Sluijs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Sluijs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Der Sluijs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Sluijs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Sluijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Der Sluijs fails with the takedown
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson swings for the body but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Bronson throws a body punch but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Bronson is looking to chop away at Van Der Sluijs's legs.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a hook.

Van Der Sluijs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Der Sluijs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Der Sluijs misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van Der Sluijs punching from mount but Bronson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Van Der Sluijs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bronson avoids a strike by Van Der Sluijs and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Van Der Sluijs's guard! Fantastic escape!
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!
Van Der Sluijs working a defensive guard here.
Bronson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bronson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Van Der Sluijs keeps moving.
Van Der Sluijs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bronson stops Van Der Sluijs from standing up.

Van Der Sluijs uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Van Der Sluijs fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Sluijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Sluijs. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Sluijs checks a low kick from Bronson.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Van Der Sluijs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laurens Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bronson thows a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it

so Van Der Sluijs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Der Sluijs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Der Sluijs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Der Sluijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs uses his free foot to push down on Bronson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bronson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sluijs looking to land elbow strikes but Bronson uses the position to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a strike but Bronson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van Der Sluijs won't allow Bronson to sweep him here.
Van Der Sluijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Der Sluijs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronson is retaining full guard.
Van Der Sluijs throwing strikes but missing.
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Der Sluijs lands a couple of digs.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Der Sluijs moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Der Sluijs throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson throws a jab when Van Der Sluijs was well out of range.
Van Der Sluijs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Der Sluijs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs feints the counter takedown.
Bronson takes a swing at Van Der Sluijs's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Sluijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.

Van Der Sluijs scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Bronson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Der Sluijs wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Van Der Sluijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Der Sluijs scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Der Sluijs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bronson really felt that one!
Jab by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs closes the distance and clinches up with Bronson, looking for a takedown. Van Der Sluijs pushes Bronson against the cage but Bronson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Van Der Sluijs moves away from the strike by Bronson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Der Sluijs.
Bronson takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laurens Van Der Sluijs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bronson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bronson 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 Van Der Sluijs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Der Sluijs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Der Sluijs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bronson defends well and Van Der Sluijs ends up having to push Bronson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charles Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson misses the jab.
Van Der Sluijs dives in for a single leg takedown but Bronson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Van Der Sluijs's body.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Sluijs tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Der Sluijs jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Van Der Sluijs.

Van Der Sluijs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Van Der Sluijs getting side control.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronson wants to improve his position but Van Der Sluijs is controlling well.
Van Der Sluijs winds up and cracks Bronson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Sluijs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bronson avoids a strike by Van Der Sluijs and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Van Der Sluijs's guard! Fantastic escape!
Charles Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laurens Van Der Sluijs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to sweep but instead, Bronson has passed into half guard.
Van Der Sluijs tries to kick Bronson off in order to stand up. Bronson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sluijs keeps working.
Bronson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson working away.
Van Der Sluijs regains half guard, as Bronson was trying to land strikes.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control but Bronson postures up.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.

Bronson seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Sluijs defends the submission attempt.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laurens Van Der Sluijs.
I've got Van Der Sluijs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
After winning the bout, Laurens Van Der Sluijs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwang Soo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tentheros
vs
Kwang Soo

186 cm
33
205 lbs
23 - 7 - 1

185 cm
34
215 lbs
26 - 22 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwang Soo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tentheros shoots for a double leg takedown but Kwang Soo sprawls well. He's pushed Tentheros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick from Tentheros misses.
Kwang Soo misses with a hook

and Tentheros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kwang Soo won't be happy with that.
Kwang Soo is looking to reverse the position.
Tentheros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kwang Soo is looking to regain half guard here but Tentheros keeps moving and retains side control.
Kwang Soo is trying to buck Tentheros off.
Tentheros throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tentheros working away.
Kwang Soo tries to improve position but can't.
Kwang Soo stops Tentheros from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo bucks up and tries to throw Tentheros off but instead Tentheros has got his back!
Tentheros punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tentheros landing with strikes.
Tentheros is hanging on to Kwang Soo's back as he tries to escape.
Tentheros scores with punches and elbows.
Tentheros lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Tentheros is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kwang Soo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kwang Soo for a finish.
Tentheros is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kwang Soo. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kwang Soo tries to escape but Tentheros has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo is still trying to improve position.
Kwang Soo just trying to survive but Tentheros is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kwang Soo prevents Tentheros from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kwang Soo rolls, trying to escape but Tentheros keeps control of the position.
Tentheros lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tentheros.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tentheros connects with a big shot to the side of Kwang Soo's head.
I really don't envy Kwang Soo right now.
Kwang Soo trying to control but not successfully.
Tentheros is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kwang Soo up.
Tentheros not allowing Kwang Soo to control his hands.
Tentheros has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kwang Soo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo tries to break free.
Tentheros lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tentheros.
Kwang Soo is really stuck here.
Tentheros lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tentheros.
Kwang Soo wants to control his opponent's hands but Tentheros gets his hands free.
Tentheros cracks Kwang Soo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kwang Soo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Kwang Soo is rocked!
Tentheros lands a big shot to the side of the head and Kwang Soo goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ken Tentheros!
Ken Tentheros took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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