GONY 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Man
vs
Salonga

193 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Snow Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salonga avoids the body shot from Man.
Salonga blocks the body kick.
Salonga blocks a low kick nicely.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Salonga avoids it.
Man throws a body punch but Salonga moves out of range.
Salonga throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Salonga throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salonga.
Salonga throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salonga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salonga misses the shot to the body.
Salonga scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salonga's head.
Man thows a body kick. Salonga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salonga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salonga checks it well.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salonga misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man slips under a jab.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salonga was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salonga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salonga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salonga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Salonga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Salonga's coach down at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Salonga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salonga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salonga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salonga's calf.
Salonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Salonga.
Salonga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salonga is out of range.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Salonga moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Man tenderised Salonga's leg. Salonga is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salonga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Salonga finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salonga.
Salonga slips under a jab.
Man throws a leg kick
and Salonga counters with a left and a right that stings Man.
Salonga wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man walks forward, straight into a front kick from Salonga.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Salonga moves his leg out of the way.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salonga.
Salonga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salonga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Salonga flicks out a counter leg kick but Man steps away.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Salonga saw it coming and moves away.
Salonga slips under a jab.
Man throws a leg kick but Salonga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salonga is out of range.
Salonga moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looks to land a body kick but Salonga moved away.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salonga.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Salonga moves his leg out of the way.
A jab lands there for Salonga.
Man checks a low kick from Salonga.
Salonga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man works the jab nicely.
Man throws a body punch but Salonga moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salonga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salonga tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salonga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salonga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Salonga swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Salonga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salonga drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonga lands with a nice body punch.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Salonga misses with an uppercut.
Man throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salonga avoids it.
Salonga throws out a powerful jab.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Salonga throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salonga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Salonga scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Man has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Man scores with a jab.
Salonga missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salonga lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Man.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Salonga blocks the low kick.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snow Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Salonga checks a leg kick.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Salonga is just out of range.
Asiong Salonga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Salonga.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Salonga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salonga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man throws a leg kick but Salonga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salonga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salonga misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Salonga lands an overhand right.
Salonga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
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!
Man lands a front kick.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Salonga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Salonga connects with an inside leg kick.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Salonga.
Nice body punch from Man.
Salonga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man thows a body kick. Salonga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salonga doesn't seem bothered though.
Salonga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Salonga lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick from Salonga misses.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Salonga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salonga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salonga cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Man slips a straight right by Salonga.
Salonga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Salonga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Salonga scores with a jab.
Man tries to land a front kick but Salonga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salonga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Salonga throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonga moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Salonga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salonga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salonga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Salonga.
Salonga lands a jab-cross combination.
Salonga throws a lazy body kick
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Man misses with a body shot.
Salonga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Salonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salonga walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Salonga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salonga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Salonga misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Salonga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salonga misses with a straight left.
Salonga throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Salonga misses with a body kick.
Salonga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Salonga scores with a nice right hand.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Salonga off balance momentarily.
Man is looking to chop away at Salonga's legs.
Salonga moves away from the strike by Man.
Salonga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man lands a front kick.
Salonga tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salonga's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man looks to throw the jab but Salonga is out of range.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Snow Man will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Salonga lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Salonga tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Salonga moves out of range of the body kick.
Salonga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Salonga.
Man slips a straight right by Salonga.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salonga misses with a body kick.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Salonga is just out of range.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Salonga.
Salonga feints a counter leg kick.
Man lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salonga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salonga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Salonga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Salonga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Salonga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Salonga tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salonga was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Salonga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Salonga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Salonga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salonga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salonga looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Salonga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salonga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Man cracks Salonga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salonga scores with a body shot.
Man misses with a body kick.
Salonga throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salonga throws a leg kick that misses.
Salonga moves out of range of the body kick.
Salonga is looking for the big counter here.
A low kick from Man misses
and Salonga counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Salonga to acknowledge the strikes.
Asiong Salonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salonga takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Salonga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salonga misses with a straight left.
Salonga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man throws out a leg kick but Salonga moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Salonga throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man backing away here, and Salonga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salonga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man throws a body kick that misses
and Salonga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salonga misses with an uppercut.
And Man counters with a quick kick to the body but Salonga blocks it.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salonga flicks out a counter leg kick but Man steps away.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salonga unleashes a big counter combination but Man bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Salonga there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salonga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salonga defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Salonga counters with a body kick.
A punch combination from Salonga misses.
Salonga lands a head kick. Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Salonga avoids it.
Salonga lands an overhand right.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salonga throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Salonga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
A thudding body kick lands there by Salonga!
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man throws a wild body kick that Salonga sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Salonga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salonga throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses the body punch
and Salonga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salonga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salonga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man looks for the body kick but Salonga saw that one coming.
Salonga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salonga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salonga.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Salonga is just out of range.
Salonga scores with a body shot.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Salonga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Salonga throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Salonga's front leg but catches the back leg as Salonga tries to avoid it.
Salonga lands with a cross.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man looks to land a right hand but Salonga moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asiong Salonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Testa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Brophy
vs
Testa

187 cm
18
243 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Arcticus University: London
Big Bear Amsterdam 160Q

Bullet Proof System
AnonymouS

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salvatore Testa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy tries to clinch there but Testa circles away.
Testa lands with a cross.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Testa saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Testa.
Testa throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy slips a straight right by Testa.
Testa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Testa connects with a body shot.
Brophy scores with a jab to the body.
Testa throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Testa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Testa misses with a straight left.
Bob Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Testa missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Testa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.

Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Salvatore Testa has been cut.
Testa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Testa throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy digs a right hand into Testa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Testa's gas tank.
Testa looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Brophy misses with some punches.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Testa misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy lands with a left to the head.
Testa takes a shot to the head.
Brophy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brophy pushes Testa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brophy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Testa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brophy.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy lands a right hand.

That has opened up Salvatore Testa's cut even more.
Testa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike.

Testa is rocked!
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Testa.
Testa is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Brophy throws a big uppercut that drops Testa! More strikes from Brophy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Testa lies dazed against the cage as Brophy celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Brophy!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Brophy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Salvatore Testa spoke after the fight, saying 'I've warned you that I would go after your daughter if you won this fight. I would tighten her virginity lock if I were you, as I'm looking to open it and give her a nice free ride on the Salvie-express ! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Cedric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Garfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claude Cedric comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne -Troublemaker. Jean Claude Cedric has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Claude Cedric
vs
Garfield

190 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

KnockOut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Claude Cedric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Garfield!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claude Cedric closes the distance and clinches up with Garfield, looking for a takedown. Claude Cedric pushes Garfield against the cage but Garfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Claude Cedric shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garfield as he jumps to the side.
Claude Cedric tries for a takedown but Garfield circles away easily
and Garfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Claude Cedric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claude Cedric attempts a counter takedown but Garfield avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claude Cedric was well out of range. Poor timing from Garfield.
Claude Cedric shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garfield but Garfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Claude Cedric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Claude Cedric closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Claude Cedric lands in his opponent's guard.
Garfield keeping moving, preventing Claude Cedric from controlling successfully.

Claude Cedric drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garfield dives on top into guard.

Claude Cedric keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully.

Claude Cedric is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Garfield frees his head nicely. Oh but Claude Cedric has switched to an armbar! Garfield is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jean Claude Cedric!
A relieved looking Jean Claude Cedric thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsti Toveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vercetti
vs
Toveri

198 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Vercetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torsti Toveri!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toveri.

Vercetti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vercetti.

It looks like Torsti Toveri has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vercetti throws an elbow but misses.
Toveri lands a good knee to the midsection. Vercetti won't want to take too many of those.
Vercetti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
Toveri misses with a knee strike.
Toveri blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Toveri is trying to break the clinch but Vercetti is controlling him.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it misses.
Toveri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toveri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vercetti misses with an elbow strike.
Vercetti pushes off an throws an elbow but Toveri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Toveri is looking to break free of the clinch but Vercetti has double underhooks.
Toveri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toveri avoids the elbow strike from Vercetti, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vercetti.
Toveri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toveri blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Toveri controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti misses with an elbow over the top.
Toveri blocks an elbow strike.
Vercetti misses with an elbow strike.
Toveri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toveri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vercetti blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vercetti throws an elbow but misses.
Toveri blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside.
Vercetti pushes off an throws an elbow but Toveri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Toveri blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Toveri blocks the elbow strike.
Toveri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toveri dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Toveri dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vercetti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toveri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toveri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toveri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toveri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vercetti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toveri's brow.
Toveri looking to throw knees to the head but Vercetti is blocking nicely.
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toveri dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Toveri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it misses.
Toveri blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
A knee to the head by Toveri.
Vercetti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Toveri wants to break free but Vercetti has control.
Toveri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vercetti as Toveri tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toveri tries a knee to the head but Vercetti blocks it.
Vercetti misses with an elbow over the top.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside that Toveri shrugs off.

That has opened up Torsti Toveri's cut even more.
Vercetti is struggling to control the position.
Vercetti lands a damaging elbow.
Vercetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vercetti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toveri blocks the elbow strike.
Toveri missing with knees to the body.
Toveri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toveri is trying to force a seperation but Vercetti has the dominant position.
Toveri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vercetti.
Toveri takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Torsti Toveri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vercetti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toveri avoids it.
Toveri can't break the clinch.
Vercetti throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toveri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vercetti avoids it.
Toveri trying to control the position but instead, Vercetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toveri into the cage.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vercetti throws an elbow but misses.
Vercetti misses with an elbow over the top.
Toveri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vercetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toveri's defenses.
Toveri looks winded!
Vercetti pushes off an throws an elbow but Toveri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Toveri blocks an elbow strike.
Vercetti throws an elbow that misses.
Toveri blocks an elbow strike.
Vercetti misses with an elbow over the top.
Toveri is trying to break the clinch but Vercetti is controlling him.
Toveri avoids the elbow strike from Vercetti, against the cage.
Vercetti lands an elbow just above Toveri 's eye.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Vercetti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

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

Konstantinov
vs
Smoke Alot

178 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sir Smoke Alot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Konstantinov scores with a spinning back kick!
Alot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Konstantinov throws a right and a left that Alot avoids nicely.
Alot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Konstantinov looks for the body kick but Alot saw that one coming.
No joy there for Alot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alot looks to land a combination but Konstantinov avoids it well.
A combination from Alot does no damage.
Konstantinov throws a body punch but Alot moves out of range.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinov avoids a kick to the body.
Konstantinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alot.
Konstantinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Konstantinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alot.
Alot throws a nice looking combination but Konstantinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konstantinov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alot loads up on a big right hand but Konstantinov slips the punch.
Konstantinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alot. Alot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Alot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Alot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alot throws a low kick but Konstantinov avoids it.
Konstantinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alot motions for Konstantinov to come forward. Alot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alot scores with the left hand. Konstantinov knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
Alot just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Alot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Konstantinov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Konstantinov keeps Alot at a distance using the push kick.
Alot looks winded!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Konstantinov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alot throws a body shot but no joy.

Oooooh!!! Konstantinov has knocked Alot down with a huge combo! Konstantinov steps away and waves a wobbly Alot back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Alot is rocked!
Alot glances at the clock... BAM! Konstantinov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Alot crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Alot is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Konstantinov!
Boris Konstantinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Vercetti
vs
Guzman

200 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

202 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlo Vercetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquin Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti walks into a stiff left hand from Guzman.
Nice shot lands for Vercetti.
Vercetti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guzman counters with a straight right hand.
Vercetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Guzman ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti is looking to clinch.
Vercetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guzman keeps the fight on the outside.
Vercetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Vercetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vercetti.
Guzman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vercetti throws a jab when Guzman was well out of range.
Guzman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vercetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guzman cracks Vercetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guzman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vercetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Vercetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vercetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti tries to clinch up.
Vercetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guzman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Guzman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vercetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
A left lands for Guzman.
Guzman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Guzman 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.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Guzman.
Vercetti tries to bum rush Guzman with a series of wild strikes but Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guzman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vercetti momentarily.
Vercetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guzman.
Vercetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vercetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Vercetti looks to land a right hand but Guzman moved out of range.
Vercetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vercetti moves out of range of the body kick from Guzman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guzman cracks Vercetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guzman throws a shot from downtown. Vercetti moves away and avoids it.
Guzman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Guzman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Vercetti clinches up with Guzman and pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Vercetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guzman misses with the head strike.
Guzman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike.
Guzman has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
Vercetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vercetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Guzman takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Guzman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vercetti.
Guzman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vercetti misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti taking a breather.
Guzman working aggressively here.
Guzman has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
Vercetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
Vercetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guzman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guzman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Guzman fails to land.
Vercetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vercetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guzman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vercetti.
Guzman looks winded!
A short left from Vercetti.
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!
Guzman looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Vercetti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Vercetti.
Guzman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Vercetti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Drama
vs
Brewer

188 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Worldwide Nutrition (160q)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Drama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
Drama misses the shot to the body.
Brewer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brewer.
Johnny Drama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drama looks to land a right hand but Brewer moved out of range.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. Drama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brewer scores with a head kick.
Brewer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Drama misses.
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brewer throws a chopping leg kick but Drama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Drama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Brewer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick and Drama moves out of range easily.
Drama throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drama.
Drama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Drama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses.
Drama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brewer counters with an outside leg kick.
Brewer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brewer swats away the attempt to clinch by Drama.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drama.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Drama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brewer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Drama.
Drama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Drama closes the distance and clinches.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Brewer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brewer blocks a body shot from Drama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drama lands with a left to the head.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the head but Drama blocks with his arms.
Drama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Drama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drama.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Drama.
Drama has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drama lands with a right to the head.
Drama has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brewer blocks a body shot from Drama.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Drama misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer trying to stall but Drama improves his position.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brewer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brewer or not.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drama working aggressively here.
Drama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Drama - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama pushes Brewer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drama misses with some punches.
Brewer trying to stall but Drama improves his position.
Drama managing to block the knees to the body from Brewer.
Drama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brewer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drama's brow.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drama throws a right hand that Brewer ducks under and follows up with a left that Brewer also avoids with ease.
Drama misses with a body shot.
Drama throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Brewer tenderised Drama's leg. Drama is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Drama misses its intended target.
Brewer slips under a jab.
Brewer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drama moves out of range of the body kick.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Drama.
Drama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brewer throws a big counter head kick but Drama avoids it with no problem.
Drama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drama crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brewer - the referee stops the clock and Drama gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brewer. Drama manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drama takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses.
Drama avoids the head kick by Brewer.

Drama darts in and clinches Brewer up against the cage.
Drama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Brewer controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama tries to throw a body punch but Brewer avoids it by throwing Drama back against the cage.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Brewer controls the action.
Drama misses with some punches.
Drama misses with some punches.
Brewer is pushing Drama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drama lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewer missing with knees to the body.
Brewer is trying to force a seperation but Drama has the dominant position.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama avoids a wild elbow strike from Brewer.
Brewer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Drama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Brewer controls the action.
Brewer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Drama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Brewer tries to land knees in the clinch but Drama avoids the damage to the body.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Brewer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drama is defending well for now.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Brewer controls the action.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brewer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drama is defending well for now.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Drama lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brewer misses with an elbow over the top.
Drama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brewer's efforts to push away.
Drama misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drama.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Drama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Drama scores with a hook to the body.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Brewer blocking some punches.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drama lands an uppercut.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Drama gets through Brewer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Drama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Drama checks a low kick from Brewer.
Drama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Drama throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Drama checks a low kick from Brewer.
Drama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brewer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brewer takes one to the chin there.
Drama works Brewer's body with a nice hook.
Brewer slips under a jab from Drama.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drama's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Drama misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brewer.
Brewer scoring well with a low kick there.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drama throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Drama.
Drama looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. Drama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brewer is looking to slow Drama down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drama throws the left hand but Brewer avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer connects with an inside leg kick.

Brewer gets tackled into the cage by Drama. Drama maintains the clinch.
Brewer blocking some punches.
Brewer slows down the pace here.
Drama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drama avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drama.
Brewer tries to land knees in the clinch but Drama avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drama.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Drama lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Brewer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drama managing to block the knees to the body from Brewer.
Drama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drama managing to block the knees to the body from Brewer.
Drama swings wildly with an uppercut but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drama blocks an elbow strike from Brewer.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brewer is looking to control Drama's arms but Drama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brewer has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Drama.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Johnny Drama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drama scores with a shoulder strike.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama misses with some punches.
Drama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brewer.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brewer is trying to push Drama away but Drama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brewer is looking to break free of the clinch but Drama has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama avoiding damage as Brewer throws knees to the body.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brewers head.
Drama lands a right hand.
A short right from Drama on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Drama.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brewers head.
Drama misses with some punches.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama misses with some punches.
Drama misses with a punch to the body.
Drama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brewer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drama lands with a left to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Drama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennig is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Our Lady Peace - Whatever. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Poole
vs
Hennig

194 cm
18
238 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Poole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hennig!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennig tries for a takedown but Poole circles away easily
and Poole counters with a right hand to the body.
Hennig misses with a takedown
and Poole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poole misses with an uppercut. Hennig saw that one coming.
Hennig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Poole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hennig tries for a takedown but Poole circles away easily
and Poole counters with a stiff right hand.
Will Poole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hennig.
Hennig has his takedown stuffed
and Poole counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole lands a head shot.
Poole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hennig's head backwards.
Poole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poole connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole cracks a nice hook into Hennig's ribs.
Hennig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poole as he avoids it easily.
Poole tests Hennig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hennig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poole rattles Hennig with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hennig tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Poole dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hennig stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Will Poole!
A relieved looking Will Poole thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.