Veterans 006 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Danky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danky comes into the arena with Killing In The Name blaring out of the sound system. Jalkalukko has chosen Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air as his entrance music. Dom Danky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Jalkalukko's chin.

Danky
vs
Jalkalukko

187 cm
34
192 lbs
25 - 19 - 2

190 cm
38
200 lbs
23 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic 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 25 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Danky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko checks the leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Danky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jalkalukko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danky throws a series of punches but Jalkalukko avoids them all with ease.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jalkalukko lands with a kick to the temple. Danky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Dom Danky has been cut.
Dom Danky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalkalukko throws a chopping leg kick but Danky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danky looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Danky throws a hook but Jalkalukko avoids it easily.
Danky blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko wants to land a leg kick but Danky is out of range.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danky checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
As Jalkalukko tries to get set, Danky tries to push him back and clinch up but Jalkalukko manages to avoid the attempt.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Danky. Those never looked like landing.
Danky misses with a combination

and Jalkalukko counters with a single leg into guard. Danky didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Danky 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.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Danky manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is pulling down on Danky's head to control his posture.
Jalkalukko controls Danky momentarily but Danky frees himself.
Jalkalukko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jalkalukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Danky has wrist control.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalkalukko is looking to pass into half guard but Danky pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Danky is in guard.

Jalkalukko working a defensive guard here.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalkalukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Danky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jalkalukko trying to control here.
Jalkalukko is pressing down on Danky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danky trying to control but Jalkalukko is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danky being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Danky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jalkalukko lands with a slapping head kick.
Jalkalukko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Danky moves out of range.
Dom Danky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danky is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jalkalukko.
A clash of legs there as Danky blocks the low kick.
Jalkalukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danky blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a chopping leg kick but Danky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jalkalukko throws a front kick aimed at Danky's knee but Danky avoids it well.
Danky is looking to counter punch.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jalkalukko thumps Danky with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko dodges the punch combination from Danky.
Jalkalukko feints and then cracks Danky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danky down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky throws a lazy right hand but Jalkalukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danky 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 Jalkalukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jalkalukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jalkalukko throws a counter combo.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danky avoids the body shot from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Danky.
Jalkalukko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Danky.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Jalkalukko.
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!
Jalkalukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Danky throws a jab but it's blocked by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jalkalukko manages to circle out of the way.
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jalkalukko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jalkalukko.
Danky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Danky.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab from Danky.
Jalkalukko with the counter takedown but Danky avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Danky. That snapped Jalkalukko's head back.
Danky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danky misses with a wild body shot.
Danky looks to land a right hand but Jalkalukko moved out of range.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Danky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danky.
Jalkalukko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danky throws a right hand that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Dom Danky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Danky strikes.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Danky strikes.
Jalkalukko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danky blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Good exchange - Danky coming out on top.

Jalkalukko is rocked!
Jalkalukko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danky.
Jalkalukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Danky finish him?
Danky lands an uppercut, right on the button! Jalkalukko tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dom Danky!
A very excited looking Dom Danky 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.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaromskis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Moment of Peace. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

The Greek
vs
Zaromskis

183 cm
39
178 lbs
26 - 30 - 0

183 cm
39
176 lbs
30 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 26 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek goes for a double leg but Zaromskis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaromskis continues to drive forward.
Zaromskis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zaromskis lands with an overhand left.
The Greek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Greek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaromskis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Zaromskis tenderised The Greek's leg. The Greek is trying to keep his angry face on.

The Greek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Greek lands in his opponent's guard.
Zaromskis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The Greek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaromskis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Greek has managed to get both his arms back between Zaromskis's legs - danger averted.
The Greek won't allow Zaromskis to sweep him here.
The Greek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaromskis can't keep his opponent in guard - The Greek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

The Greek seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Greek wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaromskis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Greek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zaromskis is looking for a sweep. The Greek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The Greek is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Zaromskis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The Greek is working for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending it quite comfortably.
The Greek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The Greek is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Greek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaromskis defends it well.
Zaromskis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The Greek is looking for a kimura here.

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.

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

Zaromskis is defending against the submission attempts here by The Greek.
Zaromskis wants to control but The Greek is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Greek fails with a takedown attempt.
And Zaromskis tries to counter it with a takedown but The Greek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zorba The Greek 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.

The Greek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Greek looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaromskis is just out of range.
Zaromskis throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Greek sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Greek is defended easily by Zaromskis.
The Greek misses with a takedown attempt - Zaromskis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaromskis misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by The Greek.
Zorba The Greek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Greek looking to score a takedown here. Zaromskis is defending well but The Greek drives through and ends up in Zaromskis's guard.
The Greek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaromskis's guard.

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

The Greek is trying to work for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

The Greek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaromskis sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Greek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaromskis defends it well.

Zaromskis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaromskis works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Greek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaromskis can do to turn this around?

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.
Zaromskis working a defensive guard but The Greek passes into half guard.

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

The Greek 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.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Greek is looking for a kimura here.
Zaromskis gets back to full guard.
The Greek looking to pass the guard.
Zaromskis controls The Greek momentarily but The Greek frees himself.

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 Greek is looking to pass into half guard but Zaromskis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zaromskis is in guard.

The Greek wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaromskis tries to free his leg and advance position but The Greek is retaining full guard.

The Greek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaromskis is aware though and is defending well.
The Greek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The Greek looking for a guillotine here but Zaromskis defends easily.
The Greek keeping moving, preventing Zaromskis from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaromskis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zorba The Greek 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!

Zaromskis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaromskis cracks the inside of The Greek's front leg.

The Greek 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.
The Greek wants to pass the guard but Zaromskis is keeping the position.
The Greek passes into half guard.

The Greek is looking for a kimura but Zaromskis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Greek to get the leverage.
Zaromskis wants to control but The Greek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaromskis wants to sweep but The Greek has passed to side control!
The Greek is looking to take a break and control but Zaromskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaromskis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis gets full guard.
The Greek wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.

The Greek has gone for a leg lock! Zaromskis slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Greek's guard.

The Greek trying to control the position.
Zaromskis wants to control from the top but The Greek keeps moving.

Zaromskis got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Greek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaromskis has managed to get both his arms back between The Greek's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Greek is trying to control the position but Zaromskis postures up.
Zaromskis controlling from the top position.
Zaromskis looking to pass the guard.

The Greek is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zaromskis rolls with it to try and escape but The Greek cranks on the arm and Zaromskis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zorba The Greek!
An out of breath Zorba The Greek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Face in the Sand. Leningrada has chosen Farewell of Slavyanka as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Leningrada

183 cm
41
142 lbs
32 - 18 - 2

175 cm
45
156 lbs
39 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Leningrada tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leningrada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leningrada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones wants to clinch.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leningrada counters with a right hand to the body.
Leningrada throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leningrada looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Leningrada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leningrada counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Leningrada circles away.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leningrada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leningrada has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leningrada's knee momentarily.
Leningrada lands with a right hand.
Jones throws a push kick but Leningrada slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leningrada. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Leningrada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Leningrada lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Leningrada throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leningrada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
As Leningrada looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Leningrada just gets out of the way.
Jones scores with a jab. Leningrada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leningrada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leningrada.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leningrada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leningrada finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leningrada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leningrada throws a combination that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Leningrada misses the shot to the body.
Leningrada cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Leningrada misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Leningrada.
Leningrada doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Leningrada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leningrada jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Leningrada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Leningrada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leningrada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Leningrada looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Leningrada just gets out of the way.
Fred Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blokada Leningrada.
A big right from Leningrada misses.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leningrada takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Leningrada is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Leningrada throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones defending well as Leningrada loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Leningrada. Those never looked like landing.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leningrada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones clobbers Leningrada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 Fred Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fred Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a head kick but Leningrada moves out of range.
It seemed like Leningrada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leningrada throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.

Jones rushes Leningrada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Leningrada lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Leningrada feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Leningrada scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to control the action but Leningrada is working from the bottom.
Jones is putting a hurting on Leningrada here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Leningrada.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leningrada.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leningrada checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Leningrada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leningrada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Leningrada pushes him off.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.

Jones forces Leningrada back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leningrada.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Leningrada enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leningrada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control but Leningrada is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones won't allow Leningrada to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leningrada keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Leningrada moves out of range.
Leningrada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leningrada looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leningrada cracks Jones with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leningrada on his heels. He'll look to pass Leningrada's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Leningrada keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Leningrada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leningrada, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leningrada slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
No joy there for Leningrada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Leningrada closes the distance and clinches.
Leningrada pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Fred Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leningrada throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leningrada keeps the fight on the outside.
Leningrada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leningrada tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Leningrada does no damage.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leningrada.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leningrada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Leningrada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Leningrada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leningrada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It appears Jones was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leningrada has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones taking a breather.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leningrada misses with a knee strike.
Jones is trying to push Leningrada away but Leningrada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leningrada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leningrada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leningrada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leningrada is keeping busy.
Leningrada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Leningrada.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leningrada smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Leningrada gets a clinch.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leningrada backwards.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blokada Leningrada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leningrada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Leningrada being controlled against the cage.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Leningrada fails to land.
Leningrada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leningrada blocks a body shot from Jones.
Leningrada misses with some punches.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Leningrada has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Fred Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leningrada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leningrada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leningrada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones blocks a body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Leningrada is controlling the position.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blokada Leningrada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jones!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fred Jones thanked Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Back - T.I. Tornado CPW has chosen Warning! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Birmiski
vs
Tornado CPW

170 cm
39
144 lbs
27 - 20 - 0

180 cm
37
143 lbs
28 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski tries to clinch up but Tornado CPW circles away and keeps his distance.
Tornado CPW connects with a good right hand that stumbles Birmiski. Birmiski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Birmiski moves in looking to clinch but Tornado CPW pushes him off.

Birmiski drives through and clinches with Tornado CPW against the cage.
Tornado CPW lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Birmiski avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
Tornado CPW tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Tornado CPW lands a shoulder strike.
Tornado CPW swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Birmiski.
A head punch on the inside from Birmiski fails to land.
Tornado CPW misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birmiski.
Tornado CPW tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Birmiski tries to throw a body punch but Tornado CPW avoids it by throwing Birmiski back against the cage.
Tornado CPW is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmiski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birmiski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Birmiski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birmiski digs a right hand into Tornado CPW's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tornado CPW's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tornado CPW blocks a body shot from Birmiski.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tornado CPW blocks an uppercut.
Tornado CPW is trying to stall.
Tornado CPW digs a right hand into Birmiski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Birmiski's gas tank.

Birmiski tightens his grip and picks Tornado CPW up, before dumping him to the ground. Tornado CPW manages to land in guard.
Birmiski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tornado CPW is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birmiski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Birmiski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Birmiski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Birmiski pushes down on Tornado CPW's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tornado CPW tries to roll over but Birmiski keeps him under control.
Birmiski thows a huge punch but Tornado CPW dodges it nicely.
Tornado CPW wants to get back to his feet.
Birmiski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birmiski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Birmiski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Birmiski seems to be looking for submissions.
Birmiski thows a huge punch but Tornado CPW dodges it nicely.
Tornado CPW is not content to let Birmiski control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tornado CPW shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Birmiski eats them both and turns towards Tornado CPW to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Birmiski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tornado CPW throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tornado CPW swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice strike.
Tornado CPW connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Birmiski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tornado CPW.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birmiski tries to clinch there but Tornado CPW circles away.
Birmiski is looking to clinch.
Tornado CPW getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Birmiski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tornado CPW manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Tornado CPW.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birmiski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tornado CPW manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birmiski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tornado CPW circles away.
Birmiski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Birmiski's hands.
Birmiski walks into a jab.
Birmiski wants to clinch up but Tornado CPW keeps it at a distance.
Tornado CPW lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tornado CPW might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Birmiski has closed the distance and engaged Tornado CPW in a clinch.
Tornado CPW misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Birmiski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tornado CPW struggles to land a body shot inside as Birmiski controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Tornado CPW throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tornado CPW with a jab.
Birmiski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birmiski staying out of range there.
Tyrone Tornado CPW seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birmiski is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Birmiski. Beautiful body shot.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tornado CPW lunges at Birmiski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Birmiski's hand.
Tornado CPW fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Birmiski tries to clinch up.
Tornado CPW looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tornado CPW looks to land a right hand but Birmiski moved out of range.
Birmiski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Birmiski slips under a jab from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski wants to clinch up but Tornado CPW keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmiski misses with a straight left.
Tornado CPW connects with the punch.
Birmiski fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tornado CPW misses the target.
Birmiski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Tornado CPW keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Birmiski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tornado CPW has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birmiski tries to clinch up.
Birmiski is looking to clinch.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tornado CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tornado CPW stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tornado CPW looks to land a left hand but Birmiski moved out of range nicely.
Birmiski tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Tornado CPW counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Tornado CPW misses.
Tornado CPW's jab looks to have found its range, popping Birmiski under the eye.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch but Tornado CPW swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tornado CPW paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Birmiski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tornado CPW cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birmiski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tornado CPW circles away.
Birmiski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Birmiski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Birmiski tries to clinch up.
Birmiski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tornado CPW.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tornado CPW throws a lazy right hand but Birmiski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Birmiski tries to clinch there but Tornado CPW circles away.
Tornado CPW lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Tornado CPW. Those never looked like landing.
Birmiski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Birmiski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tornado CPW misses with a straight right.
Birmiski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Birmiski is looking to clinch but Tornado CPW is avoiding it.
Birmiski tries to clinch up but Tornado CPW circles away and keeps his distance.
Birmiski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tornado CPW circles away.
Tornado CPW connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tornado CPW misses with an uppercut. Birmiski saw that one coming.
Birmiski attempts a counter takedown but Tornado CPW avoids it well and moves away.
Tornado CPW moves into range and connects with a jab.
Birmiski tries to clinch but Tornado CPW is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Tornado CPW on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tornado CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tornado CPW throws a looping overhand right but Birmiski ducks down to avoid it.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch but Tornado CPW swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birmiski moves out of range as Tornado CPW strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski moves in looking to clinch but Tornado CPW pushes him off.

Birmiski pushes Tornado CPW up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tornado CPW as Birmiski tries to tie him up.
Birmiski is trying to drag Tornado CPW to the mat but Tornado CPW just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tornado CPW tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Birmiski lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Birmiski.
Tornado CPW struggles to land a body shot inside as Birmiski controls his hands.
Birmiski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW is trying to stall.
Birmiski is looking to control Tornado CPW's arms but Tornado CPW gets an underhook and turns him. Now Birmiski has his back to the cage.
Tornado CPW misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birmiski wants to stall.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW digs a right hand into Birmiski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Birmiski's gas tank.
Birmiski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski pushes Tornado CPW back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tornado CPW lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ari Birmiski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tornado CPW lands with a short shot to the head.
Birmiski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tornado CPW up against the cage.
Birmiski tries to work over Tornado CPW's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Tornado CPW fails to land.
A short left from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Birmiski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tornado CPW looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tornado CPW dips to his left and cracks Birmiski with an uppercut!
Birmiski wants to clinch.
Birmiski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Tornado CPW was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Birmiski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tornado CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birmiski tries to clinch up but Tornado CPW circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Tornado CPW on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Birmiski tries to clinch up but Tornado CPW circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmiski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birmiski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tornado CPW circles away.
Tornado CPW scores with a jab.
Birmiski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but Birmiski moves out of range.
Birmiski tries to clinch up but Tornado CPW circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski fails with the takedown.

Birmiski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Birmiski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tornado CPW is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birmiski postures up in Tornado CPW's guard and throws a big left but Tornado CPW blocks it.
Birmiski pushing down on Tornado CPW's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Birmiski is trying to control the action in half guard but Tornado CPW is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Birmiski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tornado CPW doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birmiski.
Birmiski winds up and cracks Tornado CPW with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tornado CPW's head.
Tornado CPW is looking to control Birmiski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tornado CPW avoid being mounted?
Tornado CPW is trying to control but Birmiski manages to pass to mount!
Birmiski lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski breaks from Tornado CPW's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Birmiski throws some wild stikes that Tornado CPW manages to avoid easily.
Birmiski throwing strikes here but Tornado CPW is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Birmiski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Birmiski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Birmiski with a couple of short strikes.
Tornado CPW regains half guard.
Tornado CPW blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmiski.
Birmiski prevents Tornado CPW from improving his position.
Ari Birmiski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tornado CPW's head.

Birmiski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tornado CPW sees it coming and defends easily.
Birmiski thows a huge punch but Tornado CPW dodges it nicely.
Birmiski is trying to control. Tornado CPW wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tornado CPW keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Tornado CPW manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Birmiski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tornado CPW 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tornado CPW!
A relieved looking Tyrone Tornado CPW thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Halliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cru Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Halliday
vs
Jones

194 cm
36
196 lbs
12 - 17 - 3

190 cm
45
195 lbs
26 - 40 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 12 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Halliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cru Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Halliday lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Halliday does no damage.
Halliday swinging wildly here.
Halliday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halliday tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halliday scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Halliday has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Halliday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Halliday manages to break the clinch.
Halliday lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halliday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halliday throws a body shot but no joy.
Halliday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halliday thumps Jones with a low kick.
Halliday dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Mickey Halliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halliday cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Halliday moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones prevents Halliday from getting back to his feet.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones stops Halliday from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halliday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Halliday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halliday tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halliday is on top in guard.

Halliday wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Halliday trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halliday is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halliday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halliday postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halliday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones wants to sweep here but Halliday controlling him for the moment.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Halliday defends easily.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halliday is controlling him.
Halliday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Halliday has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.

Jones is working an open guard so Halliday takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halliday scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Halliday with a jab.

That has opened up Cru Jones's cut even more.
Halliday misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halliday defends it well.

Halliday moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halliday's elbow.
Jones stalls.
Halliday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halliday throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Halliday.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Halliday.
Halliday tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halliday's efforts to push away.

Halliday manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Halliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Halliday moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Halliday sprawls well.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Halliday tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Halliday tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halliday lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.

Halliday closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Jones.

Halliday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halliday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halliday scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Halliday clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halliday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halliday tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Halliday lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mickey Halliday is winning the standup battle so far.
Halliday lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Halliday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halliday throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Halliday
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Halliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones moves out of range as Halliday strikes.
Mickey Halliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halliday wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halliday lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halliday fails to land with a series of punches.
Halliday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halliday digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Halliday wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Halliday there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halliday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halliday throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
As Halliday backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Halliday manages to avoid it all.
Halliday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Mickey Halliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cru Jones.
Halliday throws an off balance right hand

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Halliday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a breather. Halliday says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Halliday trying to control here.
Halliday pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Halliday is looking to improve his position.
Halliday looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halliday is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is nestled in close to Halliday, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones stops Halliday from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Halliday backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Halliday manages to avoid it all.
Halliday throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halliday throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halliday tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Halliday dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
That's time! Halliday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Halliday closes the distance looking to clinch

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Halliday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Halliday!

Halliday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halliday has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Halliday is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Halliday rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Halliday is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cru Jones!
Cru Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Wiley - Take That. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lee
vs
Partridge

185 cm
42
195 lbs
33 - 30 - 1

185 cm
37
200 lbs
29 - 17 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
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 33 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Partridge.
Partridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Donk. Partridge catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Partridge connects with a crisp jab.
Partridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Partridge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a hook. Partridge ducked under it nicely.
Partridge punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Partridge scoring well with a low kick there.
Partridge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partridge, as that shot connected.
Lee 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.
Partridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partridge avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Partridge's ribcage but misses.
Lee tries to clinch up but Partridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Partridge fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Lee misses
letting Partridge counter with a right hand.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partridge lands a body shot.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee tries to work over Partridge's front leg with a kick but Partridge checks it.
Partridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Partridge. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Steve Partridge has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Partridge.
Partridge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Partridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Partridge.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Partridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Partridge avoids the body shot from Lee.

Lee tries to keep at a distance but Partridge has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Partridge - that landed with a thud.
Partridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Partridge tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Partridge is defending well for now.
Partridge can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A short left from Partridge.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Partridge avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Partridge scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Partridge can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee prevents a body shot from Partridge.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Partridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee is trying to stall.
Lee missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Partridge is defending well for now.
Partridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partridge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Partridge.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Partridge misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Partridge as the two fighters clinch.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Partridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Partridge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Partridge.
Partridge digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Partridge is working Lee over against the cage.
Partridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Partridge lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partridge connects with a knee to the head.
Partridge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee blocks a body shot from Partridge.
Partridge misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Partridge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partridge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Partridge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Partridge tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Partridge.
Partridge is working Lee over against the cage.
Partridge misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partridge.
Nice body punch from Partridge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Partridge.
A short body shot lands from Partridge as the two fighters clinch.
Partridge tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Partridge back against the cage.
Partridge can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Partridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Partridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Partridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Partridge pushes him off.
Partridge connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Partridge connects with a jab.
Partridge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partridge misses with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Partridge.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Partridge forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Steve Partridge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Partridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Partridge is defending well for now.
Partridge lands an uppercut.
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!
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Partridge tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Partridge avoids it.
Partridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Partridge avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Partridge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partridge works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Partridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Partridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Partridge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Partridge can turn it around.
Partridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partridge lands a body punch.
Partridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partridge digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Partridge digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Partridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee blocks a body shot from Partridge.
A shot in the inside from Partridge.
Partridge is working Lee over against the cage.
Partridge lands a shot to the body.
Partridge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Partridge as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partridge.
A short body shot lands from Partridge as the two fighters clinch.
Partridge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Partridge works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Partridge.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Partridge.
Nice body punch from Partridge.
Partridge digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Partridge tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Partridge - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Partridge.
Partridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Partridge works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Partridge scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Partridge - that landed with a thud.
Partridge digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Partridge lands a body shot.
Partridge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Partridge as the two fighters clinch.
Partridge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Partridge digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Partridge presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Partridge tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Partridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partridge misses with a punch to the body.
Partridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Partridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Partridge tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Partridge cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Partridge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Partridge tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Partridge back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Partridge lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partridge misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Partridge.
Partridge misses with a body punch.
Partridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee is leaning against Partridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Partridge avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee prevents a body shot from Partridge.
Partridge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Partridge cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Partridge presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee prevents a body shot from Partridge.
Partridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Partridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Partridge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Partridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice straight punches there by Partridge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partridge.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Partridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Partridge saw that one coming.
Partridge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partridge scores with a jab to the head.

Partridge drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partridge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Partridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partridge can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Partridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partridge tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Partridge back against the cage.
Partridge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Partridge scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Partridge.
Knees in the clinch landing for Partridge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Partridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Partridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Partridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Partridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Partridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Partridge.
A hook to the body from Partridge.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Partridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Partridge.
Partridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Partridge lands a body punch.
Partridge lands a shot to the body.
Lee prevents a body shot from Partridge.
Partridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Partridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Jason Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Partridge.
Partridge tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Partridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Partridge.
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!
Partridge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partridge digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Partridge tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Partridge.
Partridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Partridge cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Partridge misses with a body punch.
Partridge misses with a body punch.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Partridge's face.
Partridge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Partridge.
A right hand to the body from Partridge.
Partridge is working Lee over against the cage.
Lee prevents a body shot from Partridge.
Partridge digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Partridge.
A short uppercut from Partridge.
Partridge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partridge digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Partridge tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partridge digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Partridge as the two fighters clinch.
Partridge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Partridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Good body shot from Partridge.
Partridge scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Partridge.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Partridge.
Partridge pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partridge lands a body shot.
Partridge lands a shot to the body.
Partridge works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Partridge lands a knee to the body.
Partridge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Partridge.
A short body shot lands from Partridge as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Partridge.
Partridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Partridge pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Partridge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Partridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Partridge.
A body shot lands from Partridge.
Partridge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Partridge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Partridge scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Partridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Partridge 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Partridge!
Steve Partridge gave a mention to TITAN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

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

dos Passos
vs
Freeman

174 cm
34
155 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

170 cm
32
149 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freeman.
Freeman throws a lazy uppercut
and dos Passos counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
dos Passos is staying active underneath Freeman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
dos Passos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Freeman.
dos Passos wants to get back to full guard.
Freeman is trying to control. dos Passos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

dos Passos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freeman pulls his head out easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Freeman lands a glancing blow to the side of dos Passos's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freeman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freeman lands in his opponent's guard.
Freeman postures up in dos Passos's guard and throws a big left but dos Passos blocks it.
dos Passos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
Freeman trying to control but dos Passos is working from the bottom.
Freeman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Freeman postures up in dos Passos's guard and throws a big left but dos Passos blocks it.
dos Passos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
dos Passos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Freeman connects with a decent elbow.
dos Passos is not content to let Freeman control the position.
dos Passos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Freeman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Freeman scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lands a couple of good shots and dos Passos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
dos Passos avoids the strikes from Freeman.
dos Passos wants to escape the position.
Freeman drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and dos Passos is in real trouble here! Freeman lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Freeman is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Freeman!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Freeman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Saber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Saber
vs
Chinaski

187 cm
39
179 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

185 cm
37
183 lbs
36 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

95% Laundry

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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski tries to bum rush Saber with a series of wild strikes but Saber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saber punishes Chinaski's body with a nice straight punch.
Saber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinaski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chinaski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saber was well out of range. Poor timing from Chinaski.
Saber misses with a wild body shot.
Chinaski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saber scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saber checks a leg kick.
Saber walks into a stiff left hand from Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with a lunging right hand
and Saber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinaski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saber throws an overhand right that lands on Chinaski's shoulder, as Chinaski tries to avoid the shot.
Chinaski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber throws a series of strikes that have Chinaski backpedaling.
Chinaski throws a leg kick
and Saber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chinaski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chinaski, right into the meat.
Chinaski 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.
Chinaski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chinaski throws a combination that misses
and Saber counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Chinaski as he connects with a hook.
Saber connects with a right hand. Chinaski shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saber blocks a jab.
Saber misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chinaski to counter with a crisp jab.

Saber is rocked!
Saber ducks into an uppercut from Chinaski and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Chinaski!
An out of breath Henry Chinaski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Britt
vs
Turner

175 cm
38
199 lbs
33 - 14 - 0

180 cm
38
187 lbs
28 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Britt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Britt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Britt.
Britt misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Britt misses with a right hand
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Britt misses its intended target.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Britt.
Britt misses the shot to the body.
Turner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Britt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britt throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Ike Turner has been cut.
Britt misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Eric Britt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Britt lands an overhand right.
Britt throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Britt throws out the jab.
Britt throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Britt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Britt will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Britt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Britt 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Britt's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Britt misses the target.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Britt steps away.
Britt missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Britt throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Britt loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Britt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Britt throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Britt throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Britt misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Britt scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Britt misses its intended target.
Turner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner feints a counter leg kick.
Britt loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Britt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Britt throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Britt misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turner motions for Britt to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Britt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Britt's calf.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Britt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Britt misses.
Britt misses with a looping right.
Britt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Britt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Britt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Turner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Turner staying out of range there.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Britt.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Britt scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Britt.
Britt cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Eric Britt is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Britt looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Britt has got the better of the exchanges.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Britt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Britt steps away.
Britt swings widly with a right hand
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Britt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner takes one on the button.
Britt throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Britt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Britt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That has opened up Ike Turner's cut even more.
Britt fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Britt throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Britt throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Britt throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Britt throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Britt throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Britt misses with a body shot.
Turner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Britt looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner throws a right hand that Britt ducks under and follows up with a left that Britt also avoids with ease.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner defending well as Britt loads up on a big left hand.
Britt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
Turner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turner moves away from the strike by Britt.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Britt misses with a body shot
and Turner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Britt cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Britt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Britt looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner feints a counter leg kick.
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 Eric Britt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ike Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Britt misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Britt.
Britt connects with a crisp jab.
Britt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Britt throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner 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.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Britt.
Turner throws out a counter right but Britt avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Britt.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Britt with a body shot.
Britt swings widly with a right hand
and Britt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Britt.
It looked like Britt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Britt throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Britt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Britt misses the target.
Turner blocks a jab.
Britt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner moves out of range as Britt strikes.
Turner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ike Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner tries a quick counter leg kick but Britt is wise to it.
Britt misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner with a nice cross.
Turner thows a body kick. Britt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Britt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Britt throws out the jab.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Britt throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Britt dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Britt misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Britt.
Turner moves out of range as Britt strikes.
Britt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Britt's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Britt.
Britt misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner slips a jab from Britt.
Turner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Britt misses the jab.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Britt counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Britt was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Britt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Britt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Britt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Trager's choice of entrance music: Bang Bang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malaki
vs
Trager

182 cm
36
143 lbs
21 - 12 - 3

170 cm
34
155 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 21 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yancy Malaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Trager!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trager has his takedown stuffed
and Malaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alex Trager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trager closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malaki quickly recovers to half guard.
Malaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trager.
Trager throwing shots but Malaki is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaki tries to get to full guard but Trager has control of the leg.
Trager throwing shots but Malaki is blocking nicely.
Malaki trying to control but Trager postures up.
Trager missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trager.
Malaki tries to get to full guard but Trager has control of the leg.
Trager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malaki defending well though.
Malaki wants to control but Trager is keeping busy.
Malaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Trager is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malaki sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki tries to get to full guard but Trager has control of the leg.
Trager not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trager missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malaki is trying to control but can't.

Trager 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.
Malaki trying to hold on to Trager's head to control him but Trager postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Trager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malaki defending well though.
Trager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trager missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malaki's head.

Trager is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trager.
Malaki works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Malaki works over Trager with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager is trying to keep Malaki in close.

Trager looking for a guillotine here but Malaki defends easily.
Trager looking for a sweep. Not yet Trager, not yet.
Malaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Trager is looking for a triangle but Malaki pushes his legs off easily.
Trager trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Malaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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.
Trager is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malaki is controlling him.
Trager keeping moving, preventing Malaki from controlling successfully.
Trager tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Trager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Trager dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Trager has his takedown stuffed
and Malaki counters with a series of strikes. Trager will be more careful next time no doubt.

Trager gets a clinch.
Malaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malaki lands a right hand.
Malaki stops a takedown attempt from Trager.
Malaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Trager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Trager bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malaki keeps Trager under control for a moment.
Trager looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malaki is avoiding damage well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaki is looking to regain half guard here but Trager keeps moving and retains side control.
Trager is putting a hurting on Malaki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Malaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trager wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Trager thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Trager.

Trager is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Trager's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trager looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malaki is avoiding damage well.
Trager tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Trager crashes against the mat.
Malaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malaki pulls his head out easily.
Malaki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trager is trying to get back to full guard.
Malaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Trager actively working from the bottom here.

Trager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trager regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malaki defends it easily.
Malaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trager is trying to control the position but Malaki postures up.

Malaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malaki has managed to get both his arms back between Trager's legs - danger averted.

Trager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malaki is one step ahead there.

Trager working for a triangle but Malaki defends it easily.

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.
Trager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malaki content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trager on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trager doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trager shoots in but no luck this time.
Malaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Trager.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trager is defended easily by Malaki.
Malaki half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Trager will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Trager closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malaki to the mat! Malaki manages to get full guard.
Malaki working a defensive guard here.
Trager with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alex Trager has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malaki is trying to keep Trager in close.
Malaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malaki trying to keep a closed guard but Trager is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trager with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Trager tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki wants to control from the top but Trager keeps moving.
Malaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trager wants to get back to his feet but Malaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trager wants to sweep here but Malaki controlling him for the moment.

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

That's two 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.
Malaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Trager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Trager is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Trager is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malaki is aware though and is defending well.

Trager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trager wants to sweep here but Malaki controlling him for the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malaki but Malaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Trager, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yancy Malaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Trager.
Trager takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trager closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malaki circles away.
Malaki cracks Trager with a good jab.
Malaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trager tries for a takedown but Malaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Malaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trager scores with a takedown into Malaki's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Malaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Malaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malaki.
Alex Trager is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Trager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malaki defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trager is on top in guard.

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 Yancy Malaki.
I think Trager 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Trager!
Alex Trager 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

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