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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodriguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dan Balan Beautiful Girl. Hernanes has chosen Awolnation - Sail as his entrance music. Romeo Hernanes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roberto Rodriguez's chin.



176 cm
33
135 lbs
16 - 12 - 0
170 cm
32
145 lbs
14 - 8 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank


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Fury Nutrition Inc.


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Hernanes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernanes defends it nicely.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hernanes has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernanes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernanes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodriguez tightens his grip and picks Hernanes up, before dumping him to the ground. Hernanes manages to land in guard.
Hernanes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hernanes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodriguez is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Hernanes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Rodriguez working for a triangle but Hernanes defends it easily.
Hernanes wants to get up but he can't break Rodriguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernanes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernanes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernanes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hernanes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Romeo Hernanes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernanes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Rodriguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hernanes.

Hernanes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Hernanes.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernanes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hernanes lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
Hernanes scores with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez has Hernanes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernanes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Hernanes has him pressed against the cage.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernanes landing knees to the head.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown.
Hernanes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
Hernanes misses with a knee to the head.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.

Rodriguez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hernanes regains guard.
Hernanes working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hernanes's head.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Hernanes is keeping the position.
Hernanes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Hernanes 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.



Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernanes is defending well.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hernanes down.
Hernanes wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez throws a strike aimed at the side of Hernanes's head but Hernanes avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernanes is defending well.
Hernanes parries the strikes from Rodriguez easily there. Rodriguez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernanes to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Hernanes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernanes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rodriguez is staying active.
Hernanes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rodriguez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rodriguez is putting a hurting on Hernanes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodriguez landing strikes.
Hernanes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodriguez.
Rodriguez 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.
Hernanes is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Hernanes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Rodriguez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hernanes dodges the ground and pound from Rodriguez.
Hernanes manages to get back to half guard.
Hernanes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hernanes has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Hernanes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes lands a knee to the head.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Hernanes looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Hernanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernanes lands a knee to the head.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romeo Hernanes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernanes is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Hernanes to the mat but Hernanes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes trying to land knees to the body.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Hernanes is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Hernanes has him pressed against the cage.
Hernanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernanes stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Hernanes has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernanes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Romeo Hernanes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!



Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Hernanes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodriguez cracks Hernanes with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernanes is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernanes is controlling Rodriguez's posture.
Hernanes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernanes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.

Hernanes closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Hernanes.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Hernanes misses with a knee to the head.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Rodriguez tightens his grip and picks Hernanes up, before dumping him to the ground. Hernanes manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Hernanes keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernanes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernanes has wrist control.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernanes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hernanes gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hernanes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Hernanes manages to get underhooks.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernanes tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hernanes throws an elbow but misses.

Rodriguez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hernanes can't fight it off and eventually Rodriguez manages to take the fight to the floor. Hernanes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberto Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberto Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hernanes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hernanes blocks the strikes from Rodriguez.
Hernanes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernanes pulls his head out easily.
Hernanes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Hernanes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernanes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Hernanes!

Romeo Hernanes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Roberto Rodriguez had this to say: 'I`m strong it`s not my first fight I`LL COME BACK!!!'.
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!



180 cm
27
165 lbs
13 - 6 - 0
183 cm
29
168 lbs
14 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Arcticus
V-Mask Clothing (10%)


Conviction
GREEN!160


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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Quincy misses
and Reefer counters with a big head kick but Quincy shrugs it off.
Quincy thuds his shin into the meat of Reefer's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quincy.
Freddy Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quincy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quincy throws out a loose jab but Reefer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer misses with a hook
and Quincy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quincy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
Reefer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Quincy lunges at Reefer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reefer's hand.
Quincy looks to land a right hand but Reefer moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reefer lands with an uppercut that bounces Quincy off the cage and back into range.
Quincy lands with a shot to the body.
Quincy takes one to the chin there.
Quincy blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Quincy - just one landing.
Quincy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reefer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Quincy misses.
Reefer misses with a low kick.
Quincy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quincy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reefer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reefer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quincy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reefer scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Reefer 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.
Reefer blocks a head kick by Quincy.
A low kick from Quincy is predictable there

and Reefer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reefer stops Quincy from standing up.
Reefer trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reefer looking to pass the guard.
Reefer wants to control from the top but Quincy keeps moving.
Quincy wants to stand and escape but Reefer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer distracts Quincy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reefer wants to control from the top but Quincy keeps moving.
Reefer stops Quincy from standing up.
Reefer pushing down on Quincy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Reefer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Quincy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Reefer!
Jim Reefer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramanujam comes to the cage accompanied by Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi. 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 Friedrich Bergfried was going to win. Let's see if he was right.



174 cm
29
144 lbs
14 - 6 - 2
169 cm
30
141 lbs
18 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
Conquer


Fury Nutrition Inc.


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramanujam misses with a low kick.
Bergfried shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ramanujam eats them both and turns towards Bergfried to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bergfried throws a leg kick which misses Ramanujam's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramanujam tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramanujam.
Bergfried lands a two punch combo.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Bergfried stuffs the takedown.
Bergfried looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Ramanujam scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big left from Ramanujam misses.
Bergfried pushes Ramanujam away with a front kick.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramanujam's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a front kick aimed at Ramanujam's knee but Ramanujam avoids it well.
Ramanujam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bergfried takes a swing at Ramanujam's ribcage but misses.
Ramanujam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramanujam tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramanujam avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Bergfried pushes Ramanujam away with a front kick.
Bergfried's corner calls for a 1-2. Bergfried obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramanujam moves out of range.
Ramanujam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergfried sprawls and moves away.
Bergfried blocks a head kick by Ramanujam.
A good leg kick by Bergfried.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Ramanujam moves out of range easily.
Ramanujam fakes the leg kick and cracks Bergfried in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Ramanujam connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Ramanujam there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Ramanujam looks to land a body kick but Bergfried moved away.
Bergfried cracks Ramanujam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramanujam ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Ramanujam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramanujam is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick which misses Bergfried's front leg but catches the back leg as Bergfried tries to avoid it.
Ramanujam avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergfried throws an overhand right that lands on Ramanujam's shoulder, as Ramanujam tries to avoid the shot.
Bergfried 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.
Ramanujam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried flicks out a counter leg kick but Ramanujam steps away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Bergfried fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramanujam checks it well.
Ramanujam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bergfried ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Bergfried checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramanujam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramanujam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergfried but Bergfried pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bergfried - that will leave a mark!
Bergfried dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramanujam. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam blocks the body kick.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Bergfried blocks the low kick.
Bergfried throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bergfried catches Ramanujam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramanujam motions for Bergfried to come forward. Ramanujam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried swings for the body but Ramanujam moves out of range.
Ramanujam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramanujam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bergfried with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried 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.


Bergfried motions for Ramanujam to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramanujam sees coming a mile off.
Ramanujam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramanujam manages to avoid it.
Ramanujam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick but Bergfried moved away.
Bergfried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramanujam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramanujam throws a low kick, looking for Bergfried's leg but Bergfried calmly moves out of range.
Bergfried doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bergfried cracks Ramanujam with an open hand slap.
Bergfried has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bergfried will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramanujam misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramanujam. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Ramanujam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramanujam cracks Bergfried with an open hand slap.
Ramanujam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a looping overhand right but Ramanujam ducks down to avoid it.
Bergfried throws a low kick but Ramanujam moves out of range easily.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramanujam sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bergfried.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramanujam was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
A swing and a miss from Ramanujam.
Bergfried follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Ramanujam uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Ramanujam missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried unleashes a big counter combination but Ramanujam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramanujam throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Ramanujam throws a lazy right hand but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramanujam throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Bergfried loads up on a big right hand but Ramanujam slips the punch.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramanujam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergfried sprawls and moves away.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bergfried with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergfried cracks a nice hook into Ramanujam's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried throws a right and a left that Ramanujam avoids nicely.
Ramanujam feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramanujam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried fails to land with a series of punches.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Ramanujam.
A slow jab from Ramanujam misses its intended target.
Ramanujam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramanujam tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Ramanujam misses with a body kick.
Ramanujam backing away here, and Bergfried unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bergfried scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramanujam will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick

and Ramanujam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramanujam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Ramanujam from controlling successfully.
Ramanujam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramanujam throwing strikes but missing.
Ramanujam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramanujam won't allow Bergfried to get back to his feet.
Ramanujam works over Bergfried with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Ramanujam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergfried steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ramanujam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramanujam sees coming a mile off.
Ramanujam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramanujam blocks a leg kick.
Ramanujam tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramanujam in his tracks.
Ramanujam avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Ramanujam throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried connects with a body shot.
Bergfried misses with a two punch combination.
Bergfried misses with a hook. Ramanujam ducked under it nicely.
Bergfried lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bergfried 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.
Ramanujam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramanujam fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bergfried, as that shot connected.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Ramanujam saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Ramanujam's front leg.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramanujam checks a leg kick.
Bergfried explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramanujam throws a head kick but Bergfried moves out of range.
Ramanujam is looking to slow Bergfried down with leg kicks.
Bergfried loads up on a big right hand but Ramanujam slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergfried is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramanujam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bergfried avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bergfried jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahavir Ramanujam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramanujam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramanujam.
Bergfried jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramanujam takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bergfried with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergfried lands with a slapping head kick.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bergfried misses with a hook

and Ramanujam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramanujam works over Bergfried with some ground and pound from guard.
Bergfried utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramanujam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramanujam.

Ramanujam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramanujam with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Ramanujam feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bergfried winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!

An out of breath Friedrich Bergfried thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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pop
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RATING
55%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Blind Eye Halo. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



171 cm
31
146 lbs
15 - 12 - 1
162 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Fury Nutrition Inc.
AnonymouS


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Peterson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pasha.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolai Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peterson has his takedown stuffed
and Pasha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pasha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Peterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pasha on his heels. He'll look to pass Pasha's guard now, I'm sure.
Pasha wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.

Pasha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peterson is looking to pass into half guard but Pasha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pasha is in guard.

Peterson is trying to keep Pasha in close.

Pasha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pasha has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson 's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Peterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pasha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pasha wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pasha manages to get himself to full guard.

Peterson postures up.

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

Pasha has his foot on Peterson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Pasha keeps moving.
Pasha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.

Pasha working for submissions but it's allowed Peterson to get to half guard.
Pasha is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha trying to hold on to Peterson 's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
Pasha is trying to control but Peterson manages to pass to mount!
Peterson fails to move to back control.
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pasha is looking to improve his position but Peterson isn't that keen on the idea.
Pasha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pasha is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Peterson 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.


Pasha lands a head shot.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pasha stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Peterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pasha is trying to get back to half guard.
Pasha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pasha keeps working.
Peterson prevents Pasha from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is looking to advance position but Pasha won't allow it.
Pasha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pasha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Peterson is looking for a kimura but Pasha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
Pasha is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pasha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pasha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pasha tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nikolai Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson moves nicely into side control.

Peterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pasha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pasha struggling a bit here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pasha lands a head shot.
Pasha scores with a shot to the body.
Peterson moves out of range as Pasha strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pasha defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Peterson .
Peterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pasha throws out the jab.
Pasha loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses.
Pasha slips a jab and a cross from Peterson .
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pasha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pasha.
Pasha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pasha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Pasha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Peterson checks a low kick from Pasha.
Peterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pasha looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
Pasha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson shoots and misses
and Pasha counters with a nice uppercut.

Pasha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.

Pasha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pasha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Peterson has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Pasha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Pasha is keeping the position.
Pasha working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Demon's Progym, LOP inform us that Pasha has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pasha is trying to keep Peterson in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice sprawl there from Pasha as Peterson shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Pasha sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Peterson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Pasha. That snapped Peterson 's head back.
Pasha connects with a body shot that sends Peterson 's belly button to the back.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Pasha sprawls well.
Pasha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peterson is defended easily by Pasha.
Peterson lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pasha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Pasha sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pasha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Peterson blocks it well.
Pasha digs a good body shot into Peterson 's ribs.
Pasha throws a hook to the side of Peterson 's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pasha catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson feints and then cracks Pasha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pasha down.
Pasha scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Pasha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pasha 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
33%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lei Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickock comes to the cage accompanied by Why can't we be friends. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



182 cm
34
193 lbs
30 - 18 - 2
187 cm
34
192 lbs
13 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


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Conviction


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hickock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lei Kung!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock tries to clinch there but Kung circles away.
Kung slips under a jab.
Kung lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hickock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hickock scores with a leg kick.
Hickock tries to close the distance and clinch but Kung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hickock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kung misses with a low kick as Hickock jumps back.
Kung throws a low kick but Hickock moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kung throws out a leg kick but Hickock moves out of range and Kung only half commits.
Hickock throws a counter high kick but Kung was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickock.
Kung misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hickock counter with a right hand.
A big right from Kung misses.
Hickock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kung manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Hickock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Kung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kung lands with a kick to the temple. Hickock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Hickock tenderised Kung's leg. Kung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Hickock. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Hickock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hickock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hickock on the side of the head.
Kung just misses with a punch to the body.
Lei Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hickock lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hickock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Hickock misses.
Hickock slips a jab and a cross from Kung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hickock is out of range.
Hickock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hickock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richard Hickock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hickock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kung scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hickock wants to clinch.
Kung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hickock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kung tries to score with a low kick but Hickock moves his leg out of the way.
Hickock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hickock tries to score with a low kick but Kung moves his leg out of the way.
Kung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hickock with a jab.
Kung misses with a kick to the body.
Hickock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hickock manages to avoid it.
Hickock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kung scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body kick from Kung.
Hickock thumps Kung with a low kick.
Hickock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kung to score with a decent uppercut.
Hickock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kung backs up against the cage.
Kung moves out of range of the body kick.
Kung takes a swing at Hickock's ribcage but misses.
Kung checks a low kick from Hickock.
Kung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hickock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hickock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kung.
Hickock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hickock defends it well.
Kung lands a nice hook to Hickock's body. Hickock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kung misses with a low kick.
It looked like Hickock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hickock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kung.
Kung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hickock.
Kung keeps the fight on the outside.
Kung feints the counter takedown.
Kung is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hickock misses the target.
Kung scores with a jab. Hickock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hickock tries to land a leg kick but Kung saw it coming and moves away.
And Kung tries to counter it with a takedown but Hickock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hickock blocks a head kick by Kung.
Hickock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hickock ducks under a wild hook from Kung.
Hickock tried to score with a low kick but Kung checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Hickock.
A telegraphed right hand from Kung misses the target.
Hickock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good work by Kung as he checks the leg kick.
Hickock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lei Kung will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Kung throws a body kick that misses
and Hickock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hickock throws a jab but it's blocked by Kung.
Kung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kung lunges at Hickock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hickock's hand.
Kung throws a hook but Hickock blocks it.
Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kung closes the distance and clinches up with Hickock, looking for a takedown. Kung pushes Hickock against the cage but Hickock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hickock appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Kung misses the target.
Kung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickock.
Hickock misses with a two punch combination.
Kung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hickock defends it well.
Hickock throws out a leg kick but Kung moves out of range and Hickock only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kung misses with an uppercut. Hickock saw that one coming.
Kung throws a leg kick that misses.
Hickock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hickock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Hickock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hickock throws a leg kick which misses Kung's front leg but catches the back leg as Kung tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kung blocks the low kick.
Kung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickock moves away.
Hickock misses with a body shot.
Kung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hickock punishes Kung's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Hickock misses.
Kung blocks the body kick.
Hickock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kung misses with a body shot.
Kung misses with a leg kick.
Hickock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard Hickock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung shoots and misses
and Hickock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Hickock rushes Kung and presses him up against the cage.
Kung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kung fails to land.
Kung has a couple of punches blocked by Hickock.
Hickock lands a left hand.
Kung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hickock throws an elbow but misses.
Hickock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kung.
Hickock tries to throw a body punch but Kung avoids it by throwing Hickock back against the cage.
Hickock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kung is keeping busy.
Hickock scores with a shoulder strike.
Hickock is trying to stall.
Kung tries a body shot but Hickock blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung misses with some punches.
Kung misses with a punch on the inside.
Kung tries to score a body lock takedown but Hickock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richard Hickock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lei Kung.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hickock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hickock blocking some punches.
A short right from Kung.
Kung tries a body shot but Hickock blocks it.
Hickock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kung backwards.
Hickock misses with a punch on the inside.
Kung blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hickock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richard Hickock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kung fails to land.
Hickock working aggressively here.
Hickock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickock scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickock. Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hickock defending well as Kung loads up on a big left hand.
Kung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hickock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Hickock coming out on top.
Hickock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hickock throws a head kick that misses.
Hickock is looking to clinch but Kung is avoiding it.
Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hickock manages to avoid it.
Kung throws a low kick, looking for Hickock's leg but Hickock calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Kung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kung misses with a body kick.
Kung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hickock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kung throws out the jab.
Kung misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Kung.
Kung misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hickock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Hickock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hickock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Hickock tenderised Kung's leg. Kung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kung misses with the combination.
Kung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kung misses.
That kick from Hickock tenderised Kung's leg. Kung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kung lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock throws the left hand but Kung avoids the punch easily.
Hickock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Hickock.
Hickock tests Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kung throws the left hand but Hickock avoids the punch easily.
Kung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hickock. That did some damage!
Kung misses with a leg kick
letting Hickock counter with a right hand.
Hickock moves out of range of the strikes.
Hickock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kung misses with a leg kick.
Hickock is looking to land body kicks.
Kung throws a looping overhand right but Hickock ducks down to avoid it.
Kung throws a leg kick but Hickock checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kung.
Hickock throws a looping overhand right but Kung ducks down to avoid it.
Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hickock manages to avoid it.
Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hickock.
Hickock throws the left hand but Kung avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock blocks the body kick.
Hickock throws a chopping leg kick but Kung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hickock throws a low kick, looking for Kung's leg but Kung calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hickock.
Kung throws a push kick but Hickock slaps the foot to one side.
Kung tries to land a leg kick but Hickock saw it coming and moves away.
Hickock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hickock cracks Kung with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kung looks for the body kick but Hickock saw that one coming.
Good work by Hickock as he checks the leg kick.
Hickock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hickock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kung.
Hickock walks into a jab.
Hickock wants to clinch.
Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung moves away from the strike by Hickock.
Kung throws a nice looking combination but Hickock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Hickock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hickock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hickock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kung lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kung blocks an elbow strike from Hickock.
Hickock stalling in the clinch but Kung improves position.
Kung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kung throws a head punch that misses.
Hickock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hickock lands a nice shot to the body.
Hickock prevents a body shot from Kung.
Hickock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Hickock.
Hickock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hickock cracks Kung with a nice body shot.
Kung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hickock scores with a shot to the side of Kung's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hickock.
Kung has a couple of punches blocked by Hickock.
Hickock is struggling to control the position.
Hickock lands with a light punch inside.
Kung misses with a punch to the body.
Hickock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kung has a couple of punches blocked by Hickock.
Hickock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hickock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hickock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hickock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Hickock!

Richard Hickock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RATING
70%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Turris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Turris had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business



172 cm
34
142 lbs
19 - 14 - 0
160 cm
28
140 lbs
16 - 5 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


KnockOut
Fury Nutrition Inc.


Reaper Combatwear


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grecko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turris.
Turris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grecko circles away quickly and effectively.
Turris with a hook.
Turris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grecko misses with a straight left.
Turris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grecko dives in for a single leg takedown but Turris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turris slips under a jab.
Turris moves out of range as Grecko strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grecko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turris throwing a counter right hand but Grecko manages to avoid it.
Turris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turris just misses with a punch to the body.
Grecko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grecko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turris checks a low kick from Grecko.
Turris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grecko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grecko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turris's head.
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!
Turris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grecko sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Grecko.
Turris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grecko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turris.
Grecko wants to counter with a clinch but Turris pushes him away.
Grecko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turris but Turris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turris scores with a hook to the body. Grecko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grecko is looking to slow Turris down with leg kicks.
Turris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grecko to score with a decent uppercut.
Turris looks to score with a jab to the body but Grecko is just out of range.
Nice cross by Turris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turris throws a right hand that misses
and Grecko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turris drops his hands momentarily and Grecko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Grecko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turris misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grecko clobbers Turris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grecko moves out of range as Turris strikes.
Grecko throws a body shot but no joy.
Grecko throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Grecko.
Turris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turris throws an off balance right hand
and Grecko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grecko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grecko. Grecko obviously looking to wear him down.
Grecko misses with a wild body shot.
Grecko stuns Turris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris lands an overhand right.
Turris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grecko.
Turris throws a jab but it's blocked by Grecko.
Turris is looking to slow Grecko down with leg kicks.
Grecko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turris had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grecko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Grecko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turris's half guard.
Grecko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turris's head.
Grecko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turris keeps working.
Turris is looking for a sweep. Grecko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grecko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grecko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turris defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grecko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turris is trying to control the position but Grecko postures up.
Turris working a defensive guard but Grecko passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Grecko.
Turris wants to get back to full guard.
Turris trying to hold on to Grecko's head to control him but Grecko postures up.
Turris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grecko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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



Grecko clinches up with Turris and pushes him back against the cage.
Turris blocks a body shot from Grecko.
Turris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turris lands an elbow inside.
Grecko misses with some punches.
Grecko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turris working aggressively here.
Grecko works on Turris's body with a couple of short punches.
Turris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grecko is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Grecko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grecko's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Turris.
Grecko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turris throws an elbow that misses.
Grecko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grecko has a couple of punches blocked by Turris.
Turris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Turris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grecko throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko cracks Turris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Turris gets caught napping as Grecko dives in and scores a takedown. Turris manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grecko postures up in Turris's guard and throws a big left but Turris blocks it.
Turris has Grecko pulled in close to control his posture.
Turris trying to control the position.
Grecko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Turris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grecko defends well.
Turris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris wants to hit a switch here but Grecko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turris there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grecko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turris is working to get back to half guard.
Grecko working Turris over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grecko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grecko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Turris regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris tries to get to full guard but Grecko has control of the leg.
Grecko trying to control from half guard but Turris is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turris is looking for a sweep. Grecko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grecko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant 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.
Turris is looking for a sweep. Grecko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turris trying to control from the bottom.
Turris wants to improve his position but Grecko is controlling well.
Turris is trying to control but Grecko passes into side control!
Grecko working away.
Turris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Turris is trying to work for a sweep but Grecko has mounted him!
Turris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Grecko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Turris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


Grecko throws a big shot that misses.
Grecko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turris tries to avoid it but Grecko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turris to the ground. Turris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turris misses with a series of wild punches.
Grecko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Grecko as he checks the leg kick.
Grecko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grecko doesn't manage to clinch there - Turris circles away.
Turris is looking to counter punch.
Turris lands with an overhand left.
Grecko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grecko blocks a head kick by Turris.
Grecko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turris finds it's way round the side to connect with Grecko's head.
Turris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Turris does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grecko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grecko tries to clinch up.
Turris misses with an uppercut.
Grecko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grecko scores with a hook.
Turris is looking to chop away at Grecko's legs.
Grecko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turris.
Grecko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turris throws a low kick but Grecko moves out of range easily.
Grecko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grecko cracks the inside of Turris's front leg.
Grecko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turris as he jumps to the side.
Grecko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turris doesn't seem bothered though.
Grecko blocks a jab.
Grecko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turris was well out of range. Poor timing from Grecko.
Turris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grecko's head backwards.
Turris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turris throws a series of punches but Grecko avoids them all with ease.
Grecko scores with a jab. Turris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grecko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kyle Turris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turris throws the left hand but Grecko avoids the punch easily.
Grecko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grecko lands a glancing blow to the side of Turris's head.
Tony Grecko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grecko cracks Turris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turris just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Grecko blocks the leg kick.
Grecko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turris tries to move into range but Grecko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grecko takes one to the side of the head.
Grecko misses with a body kick.
Grecko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turris's calf.
Turris just misses with a punch to the body.
Turris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turris lands a really nice looking cross but Grecko seems unphased.
Grecko tries to clinch but Turris moves out of range.
Grecko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turris.
Grecko connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Grecko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turris walks into a stiff left hand from Grecko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyle Turris is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Turris.
Kyle Turris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grecko lands with a straight right. Turris didn't see that one coming.
Grecko misses with a low kick as Turris jumps back.
Turris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grecko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grecko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turris catches Grecko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grecko shoots in for a takedown but Turris shows good takedown defense.
Kyle Turris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Grecko.
Turris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grecko scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grecko throws a big shot that misses.
Turris lands a head shot.
Turris loads up on a big right hand but Grecko slips the punch.

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 Kyle Turris.
I think Grecko 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grecko!
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pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
66%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. 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.



173 cm
29
158 lbs
18 - 3 - 0
178 cm
34
161 lbs
14 - 4 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Beaver Jooce!
Conviction


Museum of Monsters & Madmen


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 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steamboat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Roman Kersikov has been cut.
Steamboat throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Steamboat throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Steamboat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steamboat throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Good leg kick by Steamboat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Steamboat misses with a few strikes there.
Steamboat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Steamboat saw it coming and moves away.
Steamboat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kersikov.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Steamboat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Steamboat avoids it well and moves away.
Steamboat moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steamboat is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Steamboat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steamboat takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Steamboat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Steamboat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a head kick.
Steamboat throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Steamboat lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Steamboat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Steamboat.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Steamboat moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Steamboat saw that one coming.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Steamboat.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Steamboat.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steamboat defends it nicely.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steamboat throws out the jab.
Steamboat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Steamboat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steamboat looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Steamboat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Steamboat throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Steamboat.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamboat throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Steamboat throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steamboat will feel that in the morning.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov with a hook.
Steamboat cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steamboat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steamboat misses with a head kick.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steamboat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Steamboat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Steamboat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Steamboat misses

and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov won't allow Steamboat to get back to his feet.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Steamboat trying to control the position.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov won't allow Steamboat to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steamboat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roman Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov'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.


Steamboat throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Steamboat is keeping the position.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Steamboat controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov postures up.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steamboat is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steamboat trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Steamboat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steamboat throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Steamboat tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Steamboat misses.
Steamboat defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Steamboat misses with a lunging right hand

so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov trying to control but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
Steamboat trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Steamboat is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Steamboat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Steamboat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Kersikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steamboat wants to stand up but Kersikov is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Steamboat content to control rather than advance.
Steamboat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steamboat prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Steamboat postures up.
Steamboat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kersikov's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steamboat misses with a body kick.
Steamboat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Steamboat avoids it well and moves away.
Steamboat scores with a punch to the head.
Steamboat throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steamboat.
Steamboat tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steamboat swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Steamboat manages to avoid it.
Steamboat throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Steamboat misses.
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 Roman Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


A slow jab from Steamboat misses its intended target.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steamboat.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steamboat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steamboat throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Steamboat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steamboat on the side of the head.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Steamboat does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat throws a poor cross that misses

and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Steamboat defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Steamboat is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is really struggling to control Steamboat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steamboat is trying to get back to full guard.
Steamboat is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Steamboat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Steamboat really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Steamboat controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Steamboat kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Steamboat sits in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steamboat wants to stand up but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Steamboat is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.

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.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Steamboat is controlling well.
Steamboat is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Steamboat trying to control the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Kersikov.
Ricky Steamboat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steamboat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steamboat is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.

Kersikov scores with a takedown into Steamboat's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov postures up.
Steamboat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kersikov is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!

A very excited looking Roman Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Waits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waits is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What A Waste. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!



183 cm
33
200 lbs
25 - 15 - 0
183 cm
30
193 lbs
17 - 9 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


KnockOut
Four Aces Nutrition


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Waits!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Suri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Suri looking to score a takedown here. Waits is defending well but Suri drives through and ends up in Waits's guard.
Suri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suri looking to pass the guard.
Suri throws a big right hand that misses.
Suri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Waits lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Waits scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waits working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waits accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suri 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri is controlling Waits's posture.
Suri 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.
Waits trying to move into half guard but instead Suri has managed to sweep!

Suri wants to control from the top but Waits keeps moving.
Waits looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suri is one step ahead there.
Suri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Waits wants to sweep but no luck.
Suri wants to control from the top but Waits keeps moving.
Suri stays in close to Waits's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri trying to control but Waits is working from the bottom.
Waits has his hands on Suri's head, controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waits misses with a body shot.
Suri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waits jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Waits ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waits! But no joy.
Suri takes a swing at Waits's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Suri.
Suri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Waits staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suri misses with a right hand
and Waits counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waits was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
Waits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suri.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waits.
Waits moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waits is looking to chop away at Suri's legs.

Waits gets caught napping as Suri dives in and scores a takedown. Waits manages to retain guard.
Waits is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Suri is not content to let Waits control the position.
Suri wants to control but Waits is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits is keen to just control but Suri is a slippery customer.
Suri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Waits is working away from the top position though.
Waits is keen to just control but Suri is a slippery customer.
Suri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at aLion's MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Waits 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.
Suri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suri keeping full guard, as Waits tries to pass.
My spies in 63745 inform me that Waits has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waits trying to control the position from guard on top but Suri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Suri shoots in for a takedown but Waits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suri throws a right and a left that Waits avoids nicely.
Suri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waits can do to turn this around?
Suri misses with a hook. Waits ducked under it nicely.
Waits throws a sloppy head kick
and Suri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suri moves away from the strike by Waits.
Suri looks to throw the jab but Waits is out of range.
Waits scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suri in his tracks.
Suri throws a shot from downtown. Waits moves away and avoids it.
Waits lands a slapping body shot.
Waits throws a lazy body kick
and Suri counters with a series of strikes. Waits will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waits feints a counter leg kick.
Waits shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suri throwing a counter right hand but Waits manages to avoid it.
Suri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waits.
Suri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suri moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suri throws a hook to the side of Waits's head but Waits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waits missing with a left hand there. Suri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Waits.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Waits is just out of range.
Waits throws a poor cross that misses
and Suri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suri cracks Waits with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Waits lands with a right hand.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Suri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Waits tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Suri presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Waits is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri thowing shots but they're missing.
Waits slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits is trying to maintain the position but Suri is very close to passing his half guard.
Waits moves into full guard.
Waits looking for a sweep. Not yet Waits, not yet.
Suri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waits working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suri.
Waits bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suri's guard.

Suri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waits wants to pass the guard but Suri is keeping the position.
Waits working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Waits.
Suri keeping moving, preventing Waits from controlling successfully.
Waits throws an elbow that misses. Suri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Waits's guard. Nice move by Suri!

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Waits holds on and takes a little breather.
Suri won't allow Waits to sweep him here.
Sher Shah Suri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waits lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Waits is pushing down on Suri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suri is fighting to maintain full guard but Waits has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suri is trying to get back to full guard.
Suri trying to control but Waits postures up.
Waits moves nicely into side control.
Waits in side control, throwing shots but Suri defends.
Waits trying to control the action but Suri is working from the bottom.
Suri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Waits off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Suri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waits.
Waits lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Waits cracks Suri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waits slips under a jab from Suri.
Waits misses with a body shot
and Suri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waits throws a nice looking combination but Suri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Waits throws a shot to the body.
Tom Waits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Waits misses its intended target.
Waits misses the jab.
Waits misses with a hook. Suri ducked under it nicely.
Waits scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suri in his tracks.
Suri swings for the body but Waits moves out of range.
Sher Shah Suri is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Waits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waits misses with a kick to the body.
Suri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waits throws a lazy uppercut
and Waits takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waits misses the body punch
and Suri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suri. Waits does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Waits on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Waits ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suri or perhaps it was just good defense by Waits, which made it look bad.
Waits throws out a loose jab but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Waits misses with a body shot.
Waits scores with a hook.
Suri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Waits to score with a decent uppercut.

Suri is rocked!
Waits cracks the inside of Suri's front leg.
Oh Suri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suri leaves his chin hanging out and Waits seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Suri crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Waits!
A very excited looking Tom Waits 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.
In defeat, Sher Shah Suri stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit, I want my rematch! '.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Bellamy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.



200 cm
25
283 lbs
16 - 7 - 0
211 cm
29
292 lbs
15 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


SP Ultimate Nutrition
Fury Nutrition Inc.


Fury Nutrition Inc.


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bellamy.
Bane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bane defending well as Bellamy loads up on a big left hand.

Bane rushes Bellamy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bellamy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bane.
Bellamy blocks a body shot from Bane.
A knee to the head by Bellamy.
Bellamy wants to break free but Bane has control.
Bane throws a head punch that misses.
Bane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellamy's elbow.
Bane misses with some punches.
Bane has a couple of punches blocked by Bellamy.
Bane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bane working aggressively here.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bane's elbow.
Bellamy lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut.
Bane lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellamy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bane is defending well for now.
Bellamy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bellamy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bane.
Bellamy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bellamy throws an elbow but misses.
Bane throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellamy.
Bane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bane lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Bellamy.
Bellamy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bane misses with a punch to the body.
Bane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bane lands a nice shot to the body.
Bane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellamy throws a big shot that misses.
Bellamy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bane, as that shot connected.
Bellamy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellamy scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy walks into a left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bane.
Bellamy moves forwards but Bane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bellamy takes one to the side of the head.

Bellamy is rocked!
Bane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bellamy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bane finish him?
Bane fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bellamy out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lucas Bane!
After winning the bout, Lucas Bane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Vadokowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vadokowich might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Enter Sandman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



180 cm
41
181 lbs
46 - 17 - 0
180 cm
30
180 lbs
24 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick
Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin


Project Mayhem


Fury Nutrition Inc.


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 46 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vadim Vadokowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogu. Vadokowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Vadokowich's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dogu connects with a nice looking jab.
Dogu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dogu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vadokowich.
Dogu blocks a jab.
Dogu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dogu defending well as Vadokowich loads up on a big left hand.
And Dogu tries to counter it with a takedown but Vadokowich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vadokowich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dogu with the counter takedown but Vadokowich avoids it easily.
Dogu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dogu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vadokowich connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich staying out of range there.
Dogu swings for the body but Vadokowich moves out of range.
Dogu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vadokowich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vadokowich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vadokowich misses with a two punch combination.
Vadim Vadokowich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vadokowich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vadokowich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dogu checks a leg kick nicely.
Dogu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Vadokowich.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown but Vadokowich shows good takedown defense.
Vadokowich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Dogu.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vadokowich throws a hook but Dogu blocks it.
And Dogu tries to counter it with a takedown but Vadokowich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dogu lands with a right hand.
Dogu throws an overhand right that lands on Vadokowich's shoulder, as Vadokowich tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vadokowich misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogu misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Vadokowich misses the target.
Jab, jab by Dogu - just one landing.
Vadokowich scores with the left hand. Dogu knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vadokowich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vadokowich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dogu on the side of the head.
Dogu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dogu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vadokowich.
Dogu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vadokowich defends it well.
Dogu 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.
Vadokowich throws a body punch but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu lands a right hook to the body.
Vadokowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dogu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vadokowich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vadokowich connects with a solid leg kick.
Dogu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vadokowich on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dogu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vadokowich misses with a double jab.
Vadokowich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dogu.
Dogu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dogu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dogu takes a swing at Vadokowich's ribcage but misses.
Vadokowich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vadokowich digs a good body shot into Dogu's ribs.
Dogu slips under a jab.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dogu tries for a takedown but Vadokowich circles away easily
and Vadokowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dogu blocks a head kick by Vadokowich.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogu misses the target.
Vadokowich scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogu slips a jab and a cross from Vadokowich.
Dogu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vadokowich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dogu is out of range and Vadokowich settles back down.
Dogu feints the counter takedown.
Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dogu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vadokowich keeps Dogu at a distance using the push kick.
Dogu moves out of range as Vadokowich strikes.
Vadokowich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogu misses the target.
Vadokowich misses with a kick to the body.
Vadim Vadokowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dogu avoids the head kick by Vadokowich.
Dogu moves out of range as Vadokowich strikes.
Dogu feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


The fighters circle momentarily. Vadokowich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dogu ducks right into an uppercut from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogu.
Vadokowich connects with the punch.
Vadokowich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dogu.
Dogu fails with a takedown attempt.
Vadokowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dogu can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Vadokowich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich throws a big shot that misses.
Vadokowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dogu manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Dogu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dogu clobbers Vadokowich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dogu misses with a body shot.

Dogu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vadokowich did well to prevent Dogu getting side control.
Vadokowich is looking for a sweep. Dogu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vadokowich is working hard here to advance position.
Vadokowich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dogu winds up and cracks Vadokowich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dogu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dogu cracks Vadokowich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dogu working the ground and pound effectively.
Dogu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vadokowich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vadokowich tries to hold on but Dogu pushes him away.
Dogu lands a heavy elbow.
Vadokowich tries to hold on but Dogu postures up.
Dogu looking to control but Vadokowich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vadokowich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vadokowich wants to hold on but Dogu pushes him away.
Dogu lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu with good strikes from the mount here!
Dogu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vadokowich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dogu raining down shots from the mount!

Vadokowich is rocked!
Orkan Dogu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vadokowich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Vadokowich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vadokowich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vadokowich seems to have got his legs back now.
Dogu lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dogu landing strikes from the mount and Vadokowich is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vadokowich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vadokowich is looking to improve his position.
Dogu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vadokowich!
Dogu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vadokowich tries to lock up and control but Dogu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dogu prevents Vadokowich from getting the reversal.
Dogu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vadokowich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vadokowich is desperately trying to improve his position but Dogu has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orkan Dogu 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. And we move into the final round!


Dogu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dogu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dogu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dogu misses with a takedown attempt
and Vadokowich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Vadokowich.
Dogu avoids the body shot from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Dogu.
Dogu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vadokowich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
Vadokowich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dogu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich looks to throw the jab but Dogu is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogu. Vadokowich does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Vadokowich.
Dogu misses with an uppercut.
Vadokowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dogu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vadokowich missing with a left hand there. Dogu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dogu moves away from the strike by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich scores with a shot to the body.
Dogu takes a swing at Vadokowich's ribcage but misses.
Dogu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Dogu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vadokowich!
Dogu wants to control but Vadokowich is keeping him busy.
Dogu working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dogu tries to score with some ground and pound. Vadokowich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dogu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dogu trying to control the position but Vadokowich is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vadokowich tries to bench press Dogu off him but Dogu keeps the position.
Vadokowich wants to control but Dogu postures up.
Vadokowich is looking to regain half guard here but Dogu keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu trying to control the position but Vadokowich is working away.
Dogu wants to take a breather but Vadokowich manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dogu.
Vadokowich wants to sweep but no luck.
Dogu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vadokowich's head.
Dogu stopping the sweep attempt from Vadokowich.
Dogu is in close to Vadokowich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vadokowich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.


That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu wants to sweep but no luck.
Dogu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dogu wants to improve his position but instead Vadokowich has moved into half guard.
Dogu tries to get to full guard but Vadokowich has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Vadokowich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vadokowich 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Vadokowich!

Vadim Vadokowich thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RATING
56%

 

 
 
 
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