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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. mindshift genki sudo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dama
vs
Ishikawa

157 cm
37
156 lbs
33 - 19 - 0

150 cm
37
147 lbs
36 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

AnonymouS

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 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishikawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ishikawa swivels and escapes.

Ishikawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dama, pushing him back against the cage.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishikawa gets through Dama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Ishikawa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ishikawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dama blocks it with crossed arms.
Ishikawa just leaning against Dama, taking a breather.
Dama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ishikawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dama looking for a takedown.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
Dama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishikawa prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Dama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ishikawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ishikawa pushes Dama up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishikawa looking to stall.
Ishikawa throws an elbow that misses.
Dama digs a right hand underneath Ishikawa's ribcage. Ishikawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ishikawa missing with knees to the body.
Dama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ishikawa throws a head punch that misses.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Dama lands a takedown into guard.
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.

Ishikawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa trying to control the position.
Ishikawa is looking to stand up but Dama isn't so interested in that idea.
Dama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ishikawa wants to improve his position but instead Dama has moved into half guard.
Dama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama thows a huge punch but Ishikawa dodges it nicely.
Dama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Dama seems to be looking for submissions.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Dama prevents Ishikawa from improving his position.
Dama winds up and cracks Ishikawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dama winds up and cracks Ishikawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dama wants to control but Ishikawa is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa wants to get back to full guard.
Dama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ishikawa's head.
Dama wants to take a breather but Ishikawa is having none of it.
Dama stops Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
Dama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Dama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dama lands a nice short elbow.

It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
Ishikawa tries to roll over but Dama keeps him under control.
Ishikawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good shot there by Dama.
Dama connects with a body shot that sends Ishikawa's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick from Dama.
Dama misses with a wild body shot.
As Dama backs off Ishikawa throws a huge counter combo but Dama manages to avoid it all.
Dama tried to score with a low kick but Ishikawa checks it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Dama lands with a short shot to the head.
Ishikawa is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dama is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishikawa blocks an uppercut.
Dama managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Dama throws a head punch that misses.
Dama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Dama's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ishikawa regains guard.
Dama stopping the sweep attempt from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa wants to stand and escape but Dama is having none of it.
Dama won't allow Ishikawa to sweep him here.
Ishikawa wants to stand up but Dama is controlling him.
Ishikawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dama throws a big right hand that misses.
Dama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa working a defensive guard here.
Ishikawa keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ishikawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ishikawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dama circles away.
Dama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ishikawa walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Ishikawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama keeps the fight on the outside.
Ishikawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Ishikawa with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dama throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Dama finds it's target.
Dama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ishikawa tries to clinch there but Dama circles away.
Dama throws a combination. Ishikawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch but Dama is avoiding it.
It looked like Dama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishikawa manages to avoid it.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up but Dama circles away and keeps his distance.
Dama 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.
Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa wants to clinch
and Dama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dama lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dama just misses with a punch to the body.
Dama throws a leg kick but Ishikawa sees it coming and moves out of range.

Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dama's brow.

Dama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Dama moves out of range.
Dama misses with a hook.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Dama tries to sprawl out of it but Ishikawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Genki Dama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
A jab lands there for Dama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genki Dama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa'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. This is the final round!

Dama lands with a hook. Ishikawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Dama is having none of it.
Dama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ishikawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch.
Dama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ishikawa sprawls and moves away.
Dama connects with a single shot there.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dama connects with a crisp jab.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch.
Ishikawa blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dama throws a sloppy body shot

and Ishikawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ishikawa trying to control but Dama is working from the bottom.
Dama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa trying to control but Dama is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dama is on top in guard.

Ishikawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dama wants to control from the top but Ishikawa keeps moving.
Ishikawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dama postures up in Ishikawa's guard and throws a big left but Ishikawa blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants to control from the top but Ishikawa keeps moving.
Ishikawa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ishikawa looking to control.

Ishikawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dama is in close to Ishikawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dama is looking to work some ground and pound but Ishikawa has wrist control.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ishikawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishikawa can do to turn this around?
Ishikawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dama throws out a powerful jab.
Dama connects with the punch.
Dama throws out a powerful jab.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishikawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dama lunges at Ishikawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ishikawa's hand.
Ishikawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dama tries to avoid it but Ishikawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dama to the ground. Dama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ishikawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dama throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishikawa manages to avoid it.

Dama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ishikawa to the mat! Ishikawa manages to get full guard.
Dama wants to control from the top but Ishikawa keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishikawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dama is controlling him.
Ishikawa 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.

Ishikawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dama defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dama throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dama 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumtomanee's entrance music is Allah Allah Praise be Allah. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kumtomanee
vs
Silvestre

200 cm
42
155 lbs
32 - 22 - 0

171 cm
37
153 lbs
32 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent 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 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chauncey Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvestre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kumtomanee sprawls well. Kumtomanee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silvestre gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumtomanee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumtomanee throws the kick towards the body but Silvestre avoids it.
Silvestre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kumtomanee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silvestre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silvestre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kumtomanee is fending him off so far but Silvestre persists. Nope, Kumtomanee circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumtomanee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre goes for a double leg but Kumtomanee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kumtomanee continues to drive forward.
Khali Kumtomanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chauncey Silvestre.
Kumtomanee is looking to clinch but Silvestre is avoiding it.
Silvestre with the counter takedown but Kumtomanee avoids it easily.
Kumtomanee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kumtomanee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kumtomanee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silvestre momentarily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silvestre is one step ahead there.
Kumtomanee has a closed guard, preventing Silvestre from standing up.
Kumtomanee looking to control but Silvestre passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumtomanee trying to control here.
Silvestre tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kumtomanee.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silvestre 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.
Kumtomanee trying to keep a closed guard but Silvestre is proving a slippery customer.
Silvestre being controlled here momentarily.
Silvestre tries to stand but Kumtomanee is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kumtomanee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silvestre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kumtomanee is pulling down on Silvestre's head to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kumtomanee connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chauncey Silvestre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kumtomanee connects with a body shot that sends Silvestre's belly button to the back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silvestre.

Kumtomanee rushes Silvestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Silvestre pulls Kumtomanee into guard.
Kumtomanee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kumtomanee throws a big elbow that misses.
Kumtomanee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kumtomanee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silvestre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumtomanee postures up in Silvestre's guard and throws a big left but Silvestre blocks it.
Kumtomanee trying to control but Silvestre is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee throws a strike but Silvestre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Silvestre wanted to stand there but Kumtomanee had control of the position.
Kumtomanee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silvestre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silvestre slips a jab from Kumtomanee.
A slow jab from Kumtomanee misses its intended target.
Kumtomanee throws a head kick but Silvestre moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kumtomanee enables Silvestre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kumtomanee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kumtomanee trying to control the position here.
Kumtomanee is trying to control the position but Silvestre postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre wants to stand but Kumtomanee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silvestre preventing the sweep.
Kumtomanee has control of Silvestre's left arm, preventing Silvestre from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silvestre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kumtomanee is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Silvestre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kumtomanee is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Silvestre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kumtomanee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kumtomanee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kumtomanee misses with a body shot.
As Kumtomanee backs off Silvestre throws a huge counter combo but Kumtomanee manages to avoid it all.
Silvestre moves out of range as Kumtomanee throws a body kick.
Khali Kumtomanee is winning the standup battle so far.
Silvestre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khali Kumtomanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silvestre feints and as Kumtomanee raises his hands in defense, Silvestre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silvestre tries to stand but Kumtomanee is controlling from the bottom.
Kumtomanee pulls Silvestre in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre tries to stand but Kumtomanee is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kumtomanee working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silvestre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kumtomanee's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kumtomanee jabs at Silvestre's body.
Silvestre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumtomanee swivels and escapes.
Kumtomanee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silvestre.
Kumtomanee moves in looking to clinch but Silvestre pushes him off.
Silvestre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumtomanee circles away.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvestre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silvestre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kumtomanee misses with a looping right.
Kumtomanee lands a nice shot to the body.
Kumtomanee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kumtomanee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kumtomanee loads up on a big right hand but Silvestre slips the punch.
Kumtomanee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kumtomanee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre moves out of range as Kumtomanee strikes.
Kumtomanee takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses.
Kumtomanee sets himself, and Silvestre steps forward looking for the clinch! Kumtomanee avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Kumtomanee.
Silvestre closes the distance and clinches up with Kumtomanee, looking for a takedown. Silvestre pushes Kumtomanee against the cage but Kumtomanee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khali Kumtomanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chauncey Silvestre.
Kumtomanee misses with a wild combination.
Kumtomanee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kumtomanee misses with a wild combination.

Silvestre shoots in and gets a takedown into Kumtomanee's guard.
Silvestre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kumtomanee's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali Kumtomanee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kumtomanee looking to control but Silvestre passes into half guard.
Kumtomanee trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumtomanee is doing well to control the position and prevent Silvestre from advancing to side control.
Chauncey Silvestre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kumtomanee actively working from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khali Kumtomanee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silvestre 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 Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chauncey Silvestre!
Khali Kumtomanee was interviewed post fight and said 'May allah strike me dead for losing to this unwashed and untrained sinner...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Misfits- Night of the Living Dead. Jaxee has chosen Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx as his entrance music. 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.

Danzig
vs
Jaxee

175 cm
23
160 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

171 cm
24
157 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Arcticus
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

AnonymouS

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Danzig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaxee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Danzig misses the target.
Jaxee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danzig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaxee just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaxee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danzig.
Danzig throwing a counter right hand but Jaxee manages to avoid it.
Jaxee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaxee swings for the body but Danzig moves out of range.
Danzig misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Danzig checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxee misses with a wild combination.
Jaxee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Danzig counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaxee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danzig.
Danzig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danzig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danzig just misses with a punch to the body.
Danzig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaxee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danzig rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxee scores with a nice head shot.
Danzig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaxee.
Danzig swings for the body but Jaxee moves out of range.
Danzig connects with a looping right hand.
Danzig throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxee slips under a jab from Danzig.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaxee misses.
Danzig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaxee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaxee scores with a nice head shot.
Jaxee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danzig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaxee on the side of the head.
Jaxee looks to score with a jab to the body but Danzig is just out of range.
Danzig misses with a body shot.
Jaxee catches Danzig with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danzig throws a series of punches but Jaxee avoids them all with ease.
Jaxee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaxee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danzig.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danzig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jaxee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaxee checks a leg kick nicely.
Danzig cracks Jaxee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaxee throws a body punch but Danzig moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Danzig on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaxee blocks the leg kick.
Danzig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxee misses the shot to the body.
Danzig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaxee misses with a lunging right hand
and Danzig counters with a left to the body.
Danzig misses with a double jab
and Jaxee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaxee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danzig stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danzig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaxee's head backwards.
Jaxee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danzig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Danzig misses.
Danzig misses with a low kick.
Danzig connects with a looping right hand.
Jaxee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danzig throws out the jab.
Jaxee throws a big shot that misses.
Danzig slips a straight right by Jaxee.
Danzig cracks Jaxee with an open hand slap.
Danzig lands with a right hand.
Danzig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaxee lands the left hand.
Danzig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaxee was well out of range. Poor timing from Danzig.
Jaxee loads up on a big right hand but Danzig slips the punch.
Danzig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danzig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danzig's corner calls for a 1-2. Danzig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaxee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danzig circles away quickly and effectively.
Danzig is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Danzig - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danzig throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxee misses with a body punch
and Danzig counters with a series of strikes. Jaxee will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Jaxee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaxee misses with a body punch
and Danzig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danzig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaxee misses with a low kick.
Danzig's corner calls for a 1-2. Danzig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaxee swings for the body but Danzig moves out of range.
Danzig misses with the combination.
Danzig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaxee's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaxee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danzig feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Danzig throws a hook but Jaxee blocks it.
Jaxee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Danzig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaxee scores with a hook to the body. Danzig takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danzig loads up on a big right hand but Jaxee slips the punch.
Jaxee blocks a jab.
Danzig looks to land a left hand but Jaxee moved out of range nicely.
Jaxee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danzig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaxee's hands.
Jaxee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaxee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danzig manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jaxee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Danzig has got the better of the exchanges.
Danzig throws a low kick but Jaxee avoids it.
Jaxee scores with a jab. Danzig acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Danzig, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzig throws a combination that misses
and Jaxee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danzig takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danzig throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaxee.
Danzig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxee.
Danzig takes a swing at Jaxee's ribcage but misses.
Jaxee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaxee looks to score with a jab to the body but Danzig is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Danzig.
Jaxee misses with a straight left.
Danzig throws a body punch but Jaxee moves out of range.
Danzig throws the left hand but Jaxee avoids the punch easily.
Danzig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Danzig as he checks the leg kick.
Danzig misses with a body punch
and Jaxee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danzig throws a hook but Jaxee avoids it easily.
Jaxee misses with a lunging right hand
and Danzig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaxee lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaxee lands with a shot to the body.
Danzig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danzig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danzig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaxee counters with a left to the body.
Jaxee misses with a hook
and Danzig counters with a one-two to the body.
Danzig misses with an uppercut
and Jaxee counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Danzig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaxee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jaxee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danzig throwing a counter right hand but Jaxee manages to avoid it.
Danzig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxee.
Danzig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danzig ducks under a wild hook from Jaxee.
Jaxee looks to throw the jab but Danzig is out of range.
Jaxee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danzig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaxee throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxee misses with a series of wild punches.
Danzig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Jaxee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig misses with a straight left.
Jaxee blocks a jab.
Jaxee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glen Danzig is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaxee misses with a hook
letting Danzig counter with a right hand.
Danzig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaxee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaxee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danzig misses with the combination.
Danzig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaxee.
Danzig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxee.
Jaxee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaxee throws a series of punches but Danzig moves out of range.
Jaxee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danzig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaxee throws out the jab.
Jaxee throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danzig thumps Jaxee with a low kick.
Jaxee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danzig throws a right hand that misses
and Jaxee counters with a two punch combo.
Danzig misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaxee counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaxee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Danzig's head backwards.
Jaxee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaxee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaxee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danzig stuns Jaxee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaxee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaxee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danzig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danzig punishes Jaxee's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaxee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Danzig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaxee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danzig throws a hook to the side of Jaxee's head but Jaxee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stacee Jaxee 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. This is the final round!

Jaxee throws a body punch but Danzig moves out of range.
Danzig misses with a shot to the body
and Jaxee counters with a stiff right hand.
Danzig looks to land a combination but Jaxee avoids it well.
Jaxee misses with the combination.
Jaxee misses with a hook. Danzig ducked under it nicely.
Danzig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danzig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaxee! But no joy.
Danzig throws out a powerful jab.
Danzig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danzig misses with a jab to the body
and Danzig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaxee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danzig throws a jab when Jaxee was well out of range.
Jaxee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danzig takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaxee misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxee wants to land a leg kick but Danzig is out of range.
Jaxee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danzig moves away.
Danzig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Danzig checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jaxee cracks Danzig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danzig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaxee scores with a sloppy right hand. Danzig should have avoided that one.
Jaxee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danzig is out of range.
Danzig is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jaxee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Danzig misses.
Jaxee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danzig looks to land a left hand but Jaxee moved out of range nicely.
Danzig cracks a nice hook into Jaxee's ribs.
Danzig slips a straight right by Jaxee.
Jaxee misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaxee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danzig was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaxee.
Jaxee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxee ducks under a wild hook from Danzig.
Jaxee checks a low kick from Danzig.
A big right from Jaxee misses.
Jaxee throws an off balance right hand
and Danzig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danzig tries to move into range but Jaxee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danzig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaxee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaxee scores with a nice head shot.
Jaxee throws an off balance right hand
and Danzig counters with a nice uppercut.
Danzig looks to land a combination but Jaxee avoids it well.
Jaxee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danzig scores with a nice strike.
Danzig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danzig misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaxee was well out of range. Poor timing from Danzig.
Danzig throws a body punch but Jaxee moves out of range.
Danzig dodges the punch combination from Jaxee.
Danzig misses with a hook
enabling Jaxee to counter with a crisp jab.
Danzig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaxee's head.
Jaxee throws a nice looking combination but Danzig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Jaxee looks to move away, Danzig throws a big counter combo bu Jaxee just gets out of the way.
Jaxee ducks under a wild hook from Danzig.
Jaxee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danzig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaxee.
Danzig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaxee.
Danzig slips a jab and a cross from Jaxee.
Danzig misses with a few strikes there.
Jaxee lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig misses with an uppercut. Jaxee saw that one coming.
Jaxee blocks a head kick by Danzig.
As Danzig backs off Jaxee throws a huge counter combo but Danzig manages to avoid it all.
Jaxee misses with a looping right.
Danzig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danzig slips a jab from Jaxee.
An attempted straight right counter from Danzig misses the target.
Jaxee looks to land a combination but Danzig avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Danzig misses
and Jaxee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danzig slips under a jab from Jaxee.
The crowd cheers as Danzig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaxee doesn't seem phased though.
Danzig is looking to chop away at Jaxee's legs.
Danzig throws a lazy right hand but Jaxee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaxee misses with a low kick.
Jaxee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxee tests Danzig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danzig lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stacee Jaxee.
I think Jaxee 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacee Jaxee!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stacee Jaxee thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Glen Danzig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Demon I am and face I peel, to see your skin turned inside out. Gotta have you on my wall...'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralfus Presting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shanks has chosen Dethklok - The Cyborg Slayers as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Shanks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Presting
vs
Shanks

182 cm
32
180 lbs
21 - 17 - 1

190 cm
36
187 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Cripplers Corner (starting at $25)

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 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ralfus Presting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Presting closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shanks to the mat! Shanks manages to get full guard.
Shanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Presting thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Presting trying to control the position from guard on top but Shanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Presting won't allow Shanks to sweep him here.
Shanks working a defensive guard here.
Presting showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Presting slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presting wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shanks keeps working.

Presting tries for a kimura but Shanks is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Presting tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shanks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Presting wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shanks is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Presting is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shanks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shanks prevents Presting from improving position.

That's two 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.

Presting tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Presting has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shanks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shanks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shanks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Presting looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shanks wants to free his trapped foot but Presting is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presting gets back to full guard.
Presting looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shanks is one step ahead there.
Shanks wants to pass the guard but Presting is keeping the position.
Presting can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shanks controls the pace.
Presting controls Shanks momentarily but Shanks frees himself.
Shanks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shanks is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Presting swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Presting has his foot on Shanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shanks works his way back into a safe position though.

Presting escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shanks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Presting looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shanks wants to pass the guard but Presting is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Presting is looking for a triangle but Shanks pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shanks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralfus Presting dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Presting dives in and scores a takedown into Shanks's guard.
Shanks pulls Presting in close to his closed guard and prevents Presting from doing any damage or advancing position.
Presting slips nicely into half guard.
Presting tries to pass to full mount but Shanks defends it.
Shanks wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Presting seems to be looking for submissions.

Shanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Presting.
Shanks moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks pulls Presting in close to prevent any damage.
Presting stopping the sweep attempt from Shanks.

Presting drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Presting jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shanks wants to sweep here but Presting controlling him for the moment.
Presting trying to control the position from guard on top but Shanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Presting's guard.

Presting looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shanks wants to control from the top but Presting keeps moving.

Presting looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks wants to pass the guard but Presting is keeping the position.
Presting not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ralfus Presting overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shanks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Presting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanks can do to turn this around?
Shanks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shanks looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Presting shoots in but Shanks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Presting stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shanks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Presting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Presting tries to clinch but Shanks moves out of range.
Shanks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Presting looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shanks is fending him off so far but Presting persists. Nope, Shanks circles away and we're back to standing.
Shanks cracks Presting with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michael Shanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Presting doesn't manage to clinch there - Shanks circles away.

Shanks has Presting up against the cage in a clinch.
Presting takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Ralfus Presting has been cut.
Presting is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shanks is defending well for now.
Shanks managing to block the knees to the body from Presting.
Shanks misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shanks obliges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shanks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Presting looking to throw knees to the head but Shanks is blocking nicely.
Presting letting Shanks take a breather here.
Presting missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Shanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralfus Presting's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Presting fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Shanks tenderised Presting's leg. Presting is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shanks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Presting changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shanks tries to avoid it but Presting manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shanks to the ground. Shanks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shanks throws a body kick that misses.
Presting walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shanks.
Presting shoots in looking for a takedown but Shanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Presting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shanks fakes the leg kick and cracks Presting in the body.

Presting shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shanks is trying to defend but Presting finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shanks is trying to control but can't.

Presting is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shanks is just riding it out for now. Presting eventually gives up the hold.
Shanks is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shanks.
Presting forces his way into half guard.

Presting is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shanks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Presting throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shanks is refusing to be controlled, as Presting sits in half guard.
Presting works his foot free and advances to mount.
Presting cracks Shanks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

It looks like Michael Shanks has been cut.
Presting trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Presting working for a submission but Shanks is keeping him at bay.
Shanks gets back to half guard.
Presting wants to free his trapped foot but Shanks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presting trying to pass the guard but Shanks defending well.
Presting prevents Shanks from improving his position.
Shanks is trying to maintain the position but Presting is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shanks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shanks stays in close to Presting's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Presting has his foot on Shanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Shanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Presting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Presting working for a triangle but Shanks defends it easily.

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 Ralfus Presting.
I think Presting 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ralfus Presting!
A very excited looking Ralfus Presting 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
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale has chosen Kanye West ft. Jay-Z - Who Gon Stop Me? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Belfort
vs
Barksdale

185 cm
41
180 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

175 cm
28
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Conquer

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 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barksdale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Damien Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barksdale throws a head kick that Belfort semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Belfort cracks Barksdale with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Belfort. Beautiful body shot.
Barksdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Belfort.
Belfort chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belfort backing away here, and Barksdale unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Belfort misses.
Barksdale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort cracks Barksdale with a good jab.
Barksdale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barksdale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belfort swings widly with a right hand
and Barksdale counters with a straight right hand.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barksdale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belfort's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale lands a head kick!
Barksdale throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belfort.

Belfort is rocked!
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Belfort seems to have got his legs back now.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belfort throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Barksdale.
Belfort takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Belfort cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belfort lands an overhand right.
Belfort throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
Belfort takes a kick to the side of the head.
Belfort waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Barksdale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a lazy head kick
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barksdale blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Belfort checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belfort.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
It looked like Belfort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale scoring well with a low kick there.
Belfort 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.
Barksdale throws a sloppy body shot
and Belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Barksdale.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barksdale defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Belfort gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barksdale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort ducks right into an uppercut from Barksdale.
Belfort throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale slips under a jab.
Belfort thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Belfort checks it.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belfort connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barksdale momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belfort checks a leg kick.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick.
Belfort is looking to counter punch.
Barksdale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Barksdale 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.

Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belfort staying out of range there.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barksdale.
Barksdale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belfort throws a good cross that connects.
Belfort throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Barksdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barksdale misses with a takedown
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedor Belfort 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.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barksdale throws a big shot that misses.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Barksdale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barksdale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to work over Belfort's front leg with a kick but Belfort checks it.
Good leg kick by Barksdale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Belfort.
Belfort connects with the punch.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Belfort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barksdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Belfort darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barksdale circles away quickly and effectively.
Belfort avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale throws a low kick, looking for Belfort's leg but Belfort calmly moves out of range.
Belfort misses with a hook. Barksdale ducked under it nicely.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Barksdale.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Belfort moves out of range.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belfort moves away.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Belfort loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
Barksdale with the counter takedown but Belfort avoids it easily.
Belfort swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Belfort off balance momentarily.
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Barksdale saw that one coming.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Damien Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Belfort slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Belfort manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belfort throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Belfort pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barksdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Barksdale circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barksdale.
Belfort misses with a looping right.
Belfort scores with a hook.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Belfort misses with a looping left.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Barksdale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barksdale.
Barksdale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort controls Barksdale momentarily but Barksdale frees himself.
Barksdale trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Fedor Belfort will probably get the nod.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Belfort digs a good hook to Barksdale's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.
Belfort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belfort throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Belfort takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belfort's calf.
Barksdale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belfort throws the left hand but Barksdale avoids the punch easily.
Barksdale cracks Belfort with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barksdale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belfort. That did some damage!
Belfort feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barksdales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale lands with a good body shot.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale cracks Belfort with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Barksdale ducks down to avoid it.
Barksdale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Belfort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Barksdale moves out of range.
Belfort throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barksdale is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barksdale moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a straight right.
Barksdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Barksdale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale dips to his left and cracks Belfort with an uppercut!
Belfort blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barksdale. That's going to slow Belfort down.

Barksdale connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Belfort to the floor! Barksdale dives in looking for the finish!
Barksdale is pressing down on Belfort's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belfort is holding on for now.
Belfort has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barksdale is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale not doing much here.
Belfort makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belfort.
Barksdale pushes down on Belfort's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barksdale is thwarting Belfort's attempts to control the position.

That's four 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.
Belfort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barksdale has passed into side control.
Belfort has one of Barksdale's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee asks Barksdale politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barksdale prefers to stall for the moment though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Barksdale!
Damien Barksdale gave a mention to Conquer 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
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm has chosen David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yakimyuk
vs
Grimm

177 cm
30
167 lbs
21 - 10 - 2

170 cm
28
156 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Auguste Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Yakimyuk is predictable there
and Grimm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimm with a nice cross.
Yakimyuk misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk 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.
Grimm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakimyuk manages to avoid it.
Grimm thuds a left hand into Yakimyuk's body.
Grimm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grimm throws a chopping leg kick but Yakimyuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grimm misses with an uppercut.
Grimm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grimm scores with a leg kick.
Grimm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimyuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yakimyuk checks a leg kick.
Grimm looks to land a combination but Yakimyuk avoids it well.
Grimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yakimyuk.
Grimm digs a good body shot into Yakimyuk's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm tried to score with a low kick but Yakimyuk checks it.
Grimm misses with a hook.
Yakimyuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimm counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimm.
Yakimyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakimyuk connects with a leg kick. Grimm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yakimyuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimm throws a big counter head kick but Yakimyuk avoids it with no problem.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Grimm.
Yakimyuk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
Yakimyuk throws an off balance right hand
and Grimm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grimm checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Yakimyuk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grimm!
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses.
Yakimyuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yakimyuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yakimyuk looks to throw a body kick
and Grimm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grimm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grimm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yakimyuk pushes Grimm away with a front kick.
Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimm throws a looping overhand right but Yakimyuk ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Yakimyuk tenderised Grimm's leg. Grimm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm.
Yakimyuk throws out a leg kick but Grimm moves out of range and Yakimyuk only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Grimm lands a slapping body shot.
Yakimyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakimyuk.
Grimm throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Yakimyuk is predictable there
and Grimm counters with a thumping low kick.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grimm slips a straight right by Yakimyuk.
Grimm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grimm clobbers Yakimyuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm throws a head kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yakimyuk's head.

Yakimyuk is rocked!
Yakimyuk drops his hands momentarily and Grimm needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Yakimyuk just on the top of the head. Yakimyuk drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Yakimyuk - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Auguste Grimm!
Auguste Grimm tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Doctor Mundo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Priest
vs
Mundo

206 cm
34
277 lbs
29 - 14 - 1

190 cm
28
280 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Priest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doctor Mundo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priest avoids the body shot from Mundo.
Priest connects with an inside leg kick.
Priest connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Doctor Mundo has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Priest finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mundo shoots in but no luck this time.
Priest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Priest scores with a sloppy right hand. Mundo should have avoided that one.
Priest is looking to slow Mundo down with leg kicks.
Mundo checks a leg kick.
Priest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mundo.
Mundo moves out of range of the strikes.
Priest throws a head kick but Mundo moves out of range.
Priest throws out a leg kick but Mundo moves out of range and Priest only half commits.
Priest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mundo tries to work over Priest's front leg with a kick but Priest checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Priest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest misses with a body shot.
Mundo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mundo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Priest is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mundo looks to land a right hand but Priest moved out of range.
Priest was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Mundo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Priest is holding on to half guard well.
Mundo throws a strike but Priest avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest trying to control the position here.
Mundo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Priest preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mundo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mundo is looking to work some ground and pound but Priest has wrist control.
Mundo throws a big right hand that misses.
Mundo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mundo chips away with some ground and pound.
Mundo throwing strikes but missing.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mundo wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Priest avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest throws a body shot but no joy.
And Mundo tries to counter it with a takedown but Priest pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnny Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mundo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mundo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mundo in side control, throwing shots but Priest defends.
Mundo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Priest wants to control but Mundo postures up.
Mundo working the head and body with strikes.
Mundo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Priest tries to bench press Mundo off him but Mundo keeps the position.
Mundo throws a strike aimed at the side of Priest's head but Priest avoids it well.
Priest stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mundo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Priest sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest is not content to let Mundo control the position.
Mundo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Priest's legs.
Priest is being controlled here.
Priest is not content to let Mundo control the position.
Mundo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Priest is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doctor Mundo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doctor Mundo's cut.
That's time! Priest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mundo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mundo throws a low kick but Priest avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Priest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Priest takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Priest is looking to slow Mundo down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Priest. That's going to slow Mundo down.
Priest throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Priest slips under a jab.
Mundo dips to his left and cracks Priest with an uppercut!
Priest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mundo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Priest darts in and clinches Mundo up against the cage.
Good body shot from Priest.
Mundo looking for a takedown.
Priest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priest stalling the fight.
Mundo prevents a body shot from Priest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Priest.
Mundo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priest pushes Mundo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mundo.
Mundo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mundo is trying to drag Priest to the mat but Priest just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnny Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Mundo.
Mundo wants to take the fight to the mat but Priest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Priest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priest digs a right hand underneath Mundo's ribcage. Mundo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mundo is breathing heavily.
Priest comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to throw a body punch but Mundo avoids it by throwing Priest back against the cage.
Priest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Priest.
Mundo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Priest seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mundo can turn it around.
Priest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priest lands a body punch.
Priest lands an elbow inside that Mundo shrugs off.
Priest swings wildly with an uppercut but Mundo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priest delivers a nice body kick.
Mundo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Mundo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Priest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mundo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mundo there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest scores with a sloppy right hand. Mundo should have avoided that one.
Priest is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mundo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Priest darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Priest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick there by Priest.
Priest scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mundo doesn't seem bothered though.
Priest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mundo moves away.

Priest moves into the clinch.
Priest throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Priest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mundo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priest lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest swings wildly with an uppercut but Mundo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mundo blocks the elbow strike.
Mundo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priest.
A right hook to the body lands for Priest.
Priest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mundo can do to turn this around?
Priest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mundo's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priest.
Priest lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priest lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priest lands an uppercut.

Priest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priest pushes Mundo away with a front kick.
Priest jabs at Mundo's body.
Nice body punch from Priest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Priest dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Mundo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Priest clobbers Mundo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Priest looks to score with a jab to the body but Mundo is just out of range.
Mundo blocks a head kick by Priest.
Priest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mundo!
A combination from Mundo does no damage.
Priest lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mundo misses with a lunging right hand
and Priest counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Priest stuffs the takedown attempt from Mundo. Mundo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Priest, as that shot connected.
Mundo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Priest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mundo shoots and misses
and Priest counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mundo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Mundo gets tackled into the cage by Priest. Priest maintains the clinch.
Mundo wants to get back to striking at distance but Priest won't allow it.
Priest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priest has a couple of punches blocked by Mundo.
Priest lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mundo takes a shot to the head.
Mundo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Priest prevents it.
Johnny Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Mundo.
Priest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mundo.
A short uppercut from Priest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Priest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Priest scores with a leg kick.
Priest looks to land a combination. Mundo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnny Priest is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mundo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Mundo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Doctor Mundo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mundo's guard.

Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mundo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mundo working a defensive guard here.
Priest tries to stand but Mundo is controlling from the bottom.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mundo.
Priest lands a jab.
Priest buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mundo or perhaps it was just good defense by Priest, which made it look bad.
As Mundo backs away, Priest returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Priest tries a head kick but it misses.
Mundo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Priest showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Priest 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

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

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Omega will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Byrne
vs
Omega

184 cm
29
206 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

195 cm
38
198 lbs
37 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, David Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Omega checks a leg kick.
Omega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byrne in his tracks.
Omega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Byrne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Omega works Byrne's body with a nice hook.
Byrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David Byrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Omega rushes Byrne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byrne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrne.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the cage.
Byrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Byrne blocks a body shot from Omega.
Byrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byrne's elbow.
Byrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrne blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega takes an elbow to the forehead.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Omega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Omega looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne digs a right hand into Omega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Omega's gas tank.
Omega struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrne controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Omega.
Omega tries to land a knee to the head but Byrne blocks with his arms.
Byrne landing knees to the body.
Omega has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Byrne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Omega can turn it around.
Omega looks winded!
Omega swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Byrne throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Omega fails to land.
Byrne misses with the head strike.
Byrne lands a nice knee to the body.
Byrne prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Omega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrne throws an elbow but it misses.
Byrne has a couple of punches blocked by Omega.
Byrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Omega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrne lands a knee to the body.
Byrne tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne swings wildly with an uppercut but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Byrne has him pressed against the cage.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Byrne.
A head punch on the inside from Omega fails to land.
Good body shot from Omega.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byrne.
Byrne misses with the head strike.
Omega has a couple of punches blocked by Byrne.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike.
Omega takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Omega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Omega tries to throw a body punch but Byrne avoids it by throwing Omega back against the cage.
Omega managing to block the knees to the body from Byrne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Byrne lands a damaging elbow.
I was talking to Byrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Omega prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrne blocks an uppercut.
Byrne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Byrne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omega.
Byrne lands an elbow just above Omega 's eye.
Omega struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrne controls his hands.
Byrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byrne.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the cage.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.
Byrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega tries to circle away but Byrne has him pinned against the cage.
Omega prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Omega - that landed with a thud.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byrne's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega misses with a punch on the inside.
Omega is looking to control Byrne's arms but Byrne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Omega has his back to the cage.
Omega scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrne lands an elbow inside that Omega shrugs off.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Omega.
Byrne digs a right hand underneath Omega's ribcage. Omega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Byrne scores with a hook to the body.
Omega can't break the clinch.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Omega stalling in the clinch but Byrne improves position.
Byrne scores with a hook to the body.
Omega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byrne blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne lands a damaging elbow.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Byrne throws an elbow but it misses.
Byrne working Omega over with knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Byrne moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omega can do to turn this around?
Byrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Omega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrne tries to clinch there but Omega circles away.
Omega tries to counter with a clinch but Byrne shakes him off and moves away.

Omega has Byrne up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Omega.
David Byrne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Omega has a couple of punches blocked by Byrne.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.

Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrne throws out the jab.
Byrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Omega is out of range and Byrne settles back down.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Byrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byrne throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byrne cracks a nice hook into Omega's ribs.
Omega throws a leg kick but Byrne moved away.
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Byrne has Omega up against the cage in a clinch.
Byrne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omega.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.
Byrne lands with a right to the head.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Omega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Byrnes head.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Omega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne blocks a body shot from Omega.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne has a couple of punches blocked by Omega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega has a couple of punches blocked by Byrne.
Omega lands a body punch in the clinch.
Omega lands a shot to the body.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Omega misses with a punch to the body.
Byrne misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Byrne.
Byrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrne controls his hands.
Omega tries to work over Byrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne throws an elbow that misses.
Byrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Omega.
Byrne works on Omega's body with a couple of short punches.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Byrne is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Byrne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrne.
Byrne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands a nice uppercut.
Byrne tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Byrne backwards.
Byrne misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Byrne fails to land.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Omega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omega working aggressively here.
Byrne takes a shot to the head.
Byrne pushes Omega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Omega misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega tries to work over Byrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Omega.
A nice left hand lands by Byrne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries a body shot but Byrne blocks it.
Byrne prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Byrne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Byrne lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrne lands a right hand.
Byrne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Byrne.
Omega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrne presses Omega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Byrne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omega is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Byrne fails to land.
Byrne misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.
Omega tries to stall but Byrne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some bone on bone action there as Omega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byrne throws the kick towards the body but Omega avoids it.
David Byrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omega works over Byrne's head and body with a nice combination.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Despite the aggression on Omega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Byrne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Omega is looking to chop away at Byrne's legs.
A jab from Omega finds it's way through Byrne's defenses.
Thor Omega 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.
Byrne throws a leg kick but Omega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Byrne throws a leg kick which misses Omega's front leg but catches the back leg as Omega tries to avoid it.
Byrne misses with a looping left.
Byrne tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Byrne swings for the body but Omega moves out of range.

Omega has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne tries to land knees in the clinch but Omega avoids the damage to the body.
Byrne blocks a body shot from Omega.
Omega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omega.
Byrne is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Omega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrne.
Byrne swings wildly with an uppercut but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byrne.
Byrne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Omega's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Omegas head.
Thor Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne with a knee to the head.
Omega working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrne.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrne.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Omega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omega managing to block the knees to the body from Byrne.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Omega's ribcage.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.

Omega is rocked!
A body shot lands from Byrne.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Byrne is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byrne.
Omega is still on wobbly legs! Can Byrne finish him?
Byrne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omega backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Byrne.
Byrne tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Byrne lands a good knee to the midsection. Omega won't want to take too many of those.
Omega seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byrne.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byrne.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne lands an uppercut.
Byrne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Omega blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Byrne.
Byrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Byrne misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Byrne digs a right hand into Omega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Omega's gas tank.
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!
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
Omega can't find room to land a body shot as Byrne controls the action.
Omega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne scores with a hook to the body.
Omega tries to work over Byrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Byrne lands an elbow just above Omega 's eye.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.
Omega blocking some punches.
Byrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Byrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Byrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrne lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byrne.
Byrne lands a right hand.
Omega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Byrne!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Byrne thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Thor Omega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well Kint, good fight, congrats.. Thanks to Burns for giving an old man another shot'.