Highland Games 61 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanjong Mc Vetrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spazzin - Gary Podunk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mc Vetrol
vs
Helm

179 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanjong Mc Vetrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Helm!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helm throws a body shot but no joy.
Helm lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Mc Vetrol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helm lands with an overhand left.
Mc Vetrol throws a big shot that misses.
Mc Vetrol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Helm scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Hanjong Mc Vetrol has been cut.
Jab by Helm.
Helm digs a good body shot into Mc Vetrol's ribs.
Helm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mc Vetrol wants to clinch but Helm slips to the side
letting Helm counter with a right hand.
Mc Vetrol gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Helm gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Helm!
James Helm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Hanjong Mc Vetrol had this to say: 'Well that sucked balls '.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Einar Enkeltmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wisdom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Enkeltmann
vs
Wisdom

171 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Einar Enkeltmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Wisdom!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enkeltmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wisdom unleashes a big counter combination but Enkeltmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wisdom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Enkeltmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Wisdom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Enkeltmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einar Enkeltmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wisdom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enkeltmann did well to prevent Wisdom getting side control.
Enkeltmann is looking to control Wisdom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enkeltmann avoid being mounted?
Wisdom wants to control but Enkeltmann is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Enkeltmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Enkeltmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wisdom is looking to pass into half guard but Enkeltmann pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Enkeltmann is in guard.

Enkeltmann trying to control but Wisdom is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisdom wants to sweep here but Enkeltmann controlling him for the moment.
Wisdom is looking to stand back up but Enkeltmann counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wisdom.

Wisdom is kicking away at Enkeltmann from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Enkeltmann grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Wisdom trying to push Enkeltmann off... Wisdom taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Einar Enkeltmann!
In defeat, Kurt Wisdom stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to congratulate my opponent to win this match. I want to thank the fans and I will be training hard and will come out stronger and better in the future ...'.

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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Mousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rice Aroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Skeet Surfing - Top Secret!. Rice Aroni is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mousse
vs
Aroni

182 cm
26
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
204 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Alcatraz Apparel
Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chocolate Mousse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rice Aroni!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aroni slips a jab from Mousse.
Aroni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mousse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Rice Aroni has been cut.
Aroni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aroni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aroni throws a shot from downtown. Mousse moves away and avoids it.
Mousse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aroni as he jumps to the side.
Aroni walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Mousse.
Mousse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mousse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mousse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aroni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aroni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aroni throws a lazy right hand but Mousse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chocolate Mousse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aroni lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aroni needs to keep his hands up - Mousse had a free shot at his head there.
Mousse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aroni misses with a straight right.
Aroni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Aroni misses.
Mousse wobbles Aroni with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Mousse dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Aroni to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chocolate Mousse!
Chocolate Mousse tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Higkiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideki Higkiko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elliot Stabler's chin.

Higkiko
vs
Stabler

172 cm
26
150 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideki Higkiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higkiko misses with a body shot.
Stabler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elliot Stabler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stabler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stabler blocks a jab.
Stabler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Higkiko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stabler throws a jab when Higkiko was well out of range.
Stabler shoots in for a double leg but Higkiko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stabler misses with a hook. Higkiko ducked under it nicely.
Stabler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHigkiko.
Stabler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higkiko. Stabler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higkiko scores with a nice strike.
Higkiko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stabler throws a shot from downtown. Higkiko moves away and avoids it.
Stabler takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higkiko connects with a nice looking jab.
Higkiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stabler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hideki Higkiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Higkiko sprawls well. Higkiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stabler gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Higkiko.
It looks like Higkiko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Higkiko moves away from the strike by Stabler.
Higkiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higkiko scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Higkiko.
Nice shot lands for Higkiko.
Higkiko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stabler's calf.
Higkiko lands a jab.
Higkiko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Higkiko scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Higkiko!
Stabler goes for a double leg but Higkiko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Higkiko continues to drive forward.
Hideki Higkiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Higkiko ducks under a wild hook from Stabler.
Stabler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Higkiko tries to avoid it but Stabler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Higkiko to the ground. Higkiko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Higkiko lands a nice hook to Stabler's body. Stabler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higkiko lunges at Stabler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stabler's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stabler's hands.
Higkiko misses with an uppercut. Stabler saw that one coming.
Stabler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Higkiko swivels and escapes.
Higkiko throws a good cross that connects.
Stabler misses the jab.
Higkiko throws a big counter combination but Stabler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Higkiko defending well as Stabler loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Higkiko coming out on top.
Stabler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higkiko.
Stabler misses with a hook. Higkiko ducked under it nicely.
Higkiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stabler.
Higkiko cracks the inside of Stabler's front leg.
Higkiko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stabler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stabler.
Higkiko misses with a straight right.
Higkiko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Stabler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stabler takes one to the side of the head.
Higkiko is looking to slow Stabler down with leg kicks.
Stabler slips under a jab.
Higkiko throws out a loose jab but Stabler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higkiko throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Stabler misses.
Higkiko throws a series of punches but Stabler moves out of range.
Stabler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Higkiko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Higkiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Higkiko catches Stabler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higkiko misses with a looping left.
Stabler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Higkiko lands a really nice looking cross but Stabler seems unphased.
Stabler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Higkiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stabler can do to turn this around?
Stabler misses with a right hand
and Higkiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Higkiko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stabler's sensitive parts.
Stabler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higkiko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stabler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Higkiko throws a big counter combination but Stabler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stabler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Higkiko. Stabler shrugs it off though.
Higkiko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Higkiko.
Stabler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Higkiko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stabler missing with a left hand there. Higkiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stabler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higkiko.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Higkiko avoids it easily.
Stabler throws an overhand right that lands on Higkiko's shoulder, as Higkiko tries to avoid the shot.
Higkiko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higkiko.
Stabler looks to land a left hand but Higkiko moved out of range nicely.
Higkiko is looking to counter punch.
Stabler throws an off balance right hand
and Higkiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higkiko lands a front kick.
Stabler misses with an uppercut
and Higkiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Higkiko lands with a hook. Stabler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stabler.
As Stabler backs away, Higkiko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stabler misses with a straight left.
Higkiko throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabler throws a poor cross that misses
and Higkiko counters with a nice body kick.
Higkiko lands a leg kick that knocks Stabler off balance momentarily.
Higkiko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Higkiko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stabler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higkiko misses with a hook. Stabler ducked under it nicely.
Stabler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Higkiko.
Higkiko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Higkiko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko lunges at Stabler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stabler's hand.
The fighters circling - Stabler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higkiko catches Stabler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stabler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Higkiko as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higkiko.
Stabler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Higkiko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stabler.
Stabler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Higkiko is fending him off so far but Stabler persists. Nope, Higkiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Hideki Higkiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Higkiko blocks a jab.
It looked like Higkiko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higkiko throws a big shot that misses.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Higkiko avoids it easily.
Higkiko misses with a wild body shot.
Stabler throws a jab when Higkiko was well out of range.
Higkiko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Stabler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Higkiko.
Higkiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stabler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stabler loads up on a big right hand but Higkiko slips the punch.
Stabler misses with an uppercut.
Higkiko misses with a straight left.
Stabler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Higkiko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stabler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stabler misses with a straight right.
Stabler throws a lazy uppercut
and Higkiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Higkiko dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Higkiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stabler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Higkiko misses with an uppercut. Stabler saw that one coming.
Higkiko with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higkiko.
Stabler misses with a right hand
and Higkiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stabler tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hideki Higkiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Higkiko scores with a four punch combination!
Stabler looks to land a right hand but Higkiko moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higkiko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Higkiko thuds his shin into the meat of Stabler's side.
Higkiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stabler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higkiko lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko scores with a hook to the body. Stabler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stabler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Higkiko is fending him off so far but Stabler persists. Nope, Higkiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Higkiko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higkiko misses with a head kick.
Higkiko throws a shot from downtown. Stabler moves away and avoids it.
Higkiko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stabler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higkiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higkiko.
Stabler walks into a jab.
Stabler 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.
Higkiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stabler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler misses with an uppercut
and Higkiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the 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!
Higkiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stabler.
Higkiko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Stabler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higkiko throws a big counter combination but Stabler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crunch! Higkiko slams his shin into Stabler's torso.
Stabler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higkiko slips under a jab from Stabler.
Higkiko misses with a double jab.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Higkiko avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Stabler.
Higkiko clobbers Stabler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stabler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higkiko. Higkiko obviously looking to wear him down.
Higkiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Stabler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Higkiko.
Higkiko slips a jab from Stabler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stabler throws a big shot that misses.
Higkiko slips under a jab.
Higkiko throws a leg kick which misses Stabler's front leg but catches the back leg as Stabler tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Higkiko.
Higkiko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stabler ducks under a wild hook from Higkiko.
Higkiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stabler.
Higkiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Stabler.
Higkiko misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler throws a jab when Higkiko was well out of range.
Higkiko misses with a double jab.
Stabler throws a lazy uppercut
and Higkiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Stabler tries to move into range but Higkiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Higkiko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stabler drops his hands momentarily and Higkiko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stabler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Higkiko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stabler throws an off balance right hand
and Higkiko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Higkiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stabler.
Stabler throws a lazy uppercut
and Higkiko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stabler shoots in but Higkiko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Higkiko misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Higkiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higkiko 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Higkiko!

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Talon Axel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirikur Adalsteinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axel comes to the cage accompanied by Gangster's Paradise by Coolio. Eirikur Adalsteinn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Axel
vs
Adalsteinn

190 cm
22
211 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

203 cm
27
208 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Talon Axel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eirikur Adalsteinn!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axel wants to clinch.
Adalsteinn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adalsteinn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Adalsteinn lands a left and a right that send Axel crashing to the mat, dazed. Adalsteinn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Axel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adalsteinn.
Axel tries to move into range but Adalsteinn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Axel is rocked!
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!
Adalsteinn fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Axel out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eirikur Adalsteinn!
An out of breath Eirikur Adalsteinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Talon Axel had this to say: 'My spirit is still more than willing but I think my body, particularly my chin has had enough. I think fighting is no longer part of my future. Thankyou HG for the opportunity!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Raygun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Raygun
vs
Sten

172 cm
27
143 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

150 cm
27
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Raygun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Sten!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sten has Raygun up against the cage in a clinch.
Raygun misses with a punch to the body.
Sten is working Raygun over against the cage.

Raygun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raygun misses with a leg kick.
Raygun swings for the body but Sten moves out of range.
Sten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sten dodges the punch combination from Raygun.
Raygun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sten looks to land a left hand but Raygun moved out of range nicely.
Raygun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raygun punishes Sten's body with a nice straight punch.
Raygun misses the shot to the body.
Sten tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raygun thows a leg kick but Sten checks it
and Sten counters with a nice body shot.
Raygun takes a swing at Sten's ribcage but misses.
Sten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten misses with a body shot.
Raygun moves out of range of the strikes.
Sten moves out of range of the body kick from Raygun.
Sten just misses with a punch to the body.
Sten slips a jab from Raygun.
Sten avoids the body shot from Raygun.
Raygun swats away the attempt to clinch by Sten.
Raygun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raygun manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raygun tries to score with a low kick but Sten moves his leg out of the way.
Sten wants to counter with a clinch but Raygun pushes him away.

Sten takes the fight into the clinch.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Raygun is blocking nicely.
Sten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sten.
A head punch on the inside from Raygun fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sten.
A hook to the body from Sten.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raygun tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sten working Raygun over with knees to the body.
Sten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raygun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raygun.
Raygun has a couple of punches blocked by Sten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raygun misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sten.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Raygun is blocking nicely.
Sten with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raygun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raygun has a couple of punches blocked by Sten.
Raygun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sten.
Raygun throws a head punch that misses.
Raygun struggles to land a body shot inside as Sten controls his hands.
Raygun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raygun backwards.
Knees to the body from Sten.
Knees to the body from Sten.
Sten landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sten lands a nice knee to the body.
Raygun takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raygun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raygun misses with the head strike.
Raygun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Raygun is rocked!
Sten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Sten.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sten as Raygun tries to tie him up.
Raygun tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Sten lands an uppercut.
Oh Raygun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Raygun's face.
A right hand to the body from Sten.
Raygun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sten gets through Raygun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Raygun tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Raygun misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Sten.
Sten scores with a knee to the head.
Raygun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sten darts in and clinches Raygun up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dan Sten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raygun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sten using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Raygun's face.
Raygun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raygun misses with a body punch.
Sten has Raygun pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Raygun is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sten - that's hurt Raygun badly! Oh, another knee lands and Raygun is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Raygun doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dan Sten!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sheppards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Dead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dead is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Better off Dead. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Sheppards
vs
Dead

181 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
168 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Sheppards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sheppards moves into the clinch.
Sheppards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dead prevents it.
Sheppards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Sheppards pulls guard effortlessly.

Sheppards is looking for a triangle but Dead pushes his legs off easily.
Dead won't allow Sheppards to sweep him here.
Dead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheppards is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there.
Sheppards trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead is looking to pass into half guard but Sheppards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sheppards is in guard.

Sheppards trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dead goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sheppards has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dead but great work by Sheppards.

Sheppards is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dead looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sheppards gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dead is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sheppards lets go of the hold and Dead can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sheppards!
After the fight, Carl Sheppards was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludko Struja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Krylov
vs
Struja

188 cm
25
209 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
211 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mairbek Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludko Struja!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov connects with a body shot that sends Struja's belly button to the back.
Struja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krylov as he avoids it easily.
Krylov dips to his left and cracks Struja with an uppercut!
Struja misses with a double jab
and Krylov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Struja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Struja wants to clinch
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krylov circles away quickly and effectively.
Krylov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Struja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krylov doesn't seem phased though.
Krylov scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja throws a combination that misses
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Krylov misses with a wild body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Krylov.
Struja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krylov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Struja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krylov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mairbek Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja.
Krylov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Struja.
Struja working aggressively here.
Krylov is pressed up against the cage. Struja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krylov down to the mat. Krylov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Struja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja tries to clinch up.
Krylov cracks Struja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Struja wants to clinch but Krylov slips to the side
and Krylov counters with a left to the body.
Struja shoots in looking for a takedown but Krylov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Struja.
Krylov blocks a jab.
Struja ducks right into an uppercut from Krylov.
Mairbek Krylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Struja darts in and clinches Krylov up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
A short left from Struja.
Struja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krylov smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja swinging wildly here.
As Struja tries to get set, Krylov tries to push him back and clinch up but Struja manages to avoid the attempt.

Struja gets tackled into the cage by Krylov. Krylov maintains the clinch.
Struja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krylov pushes Struja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Struja is trying to push Krylov away but Krylov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Struja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Struja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Struja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krylov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Struja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krylov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Struja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krylov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Krylov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Krylov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Krylov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Struja drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krylov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Struja lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krylov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov tries to get to full guard but Struja has control of the leg.
Struja throwing shots but Krylov is blocking nicely.
Krylov is trying to control but can't.
Struja winds up and cracks Krylov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krylov looks to land a left hand but Struja moved out of range nicely.
Struja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krylov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krylov lands a body shot.
Struja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Struja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja is looking to chop away at Krylov's legs.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Struja can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja takes a jab right on the kisser.
Struja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struja tries for a takedown but Krylov circles away easily
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Struja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Struja looking for a takedown.
Mairbek Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja.
Struja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krylov walks away with a smile on his face. Struja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krylov lands a slapping body shot.
Struja has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Krylov moves into the clinch.
Struja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Struja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krylov prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov gets through Struja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Struja tries to score a body lock takedown but Krylov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Struja goes for a takedown attempt but Krylov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ludko Struja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Struja tries to keep at a distance but Krylov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Krylov to work.
Struja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Struja is working for takedown but Krylov is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krylov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krylov stalling the fight.
Krylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Struja wants to take the fight to the mat but Krylov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Struja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Struja struggles to land a body shot inside as Krylov controls his hands.
Krylov stalls.
Krylov stalling against the cage.
Krylov effectively controlling the action here.
Krylov slows down the pace here.
Krylov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja is working for takedown but Krylov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Struja tries to score a body lock takedown but Krylov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krylov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Struja backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Krylov.
Struja wants to take the fight to the mat but Krylov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krylov taking a breather.
Struja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krylov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Krylov.
Mairbek Krylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Struja.
Struja is breathing heavily.
Krylov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mairbek Krylov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Krylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja.
Struja throws an overhand right that lands on Krylov's shoulder, as Krylov tries to avoid the shot.
Krylov lands a body shot.
Krylov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krylov wants it to stay on the feet.
Struja throws a poor cross that misses
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Struja with a poor takedown

and Krylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja trying to stall but Krylov improves his position.
Struja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Krylov.
Struja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krylov smiles and moves away.
Mairbek Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Krylov. Beautiful body shot.
Krylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Struja with a poor takedown
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Struja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Struja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Struja shoots in but no luck this time.
Krylov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Struja
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Krylov pushes Struja up against the cage in a clinch.
Krylov scores with a shot to the side of Struja's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Struja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krylov is keeping busy.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.

Struja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Krylov drives through and clinches with Struja against the cage.
Struja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Struja blocks a body shot from Krylov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krylov is pushing Struja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.
Struja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krylov prevents it.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ludko Struja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Struja can't get the takedown.
Krylov prevents the takedown attempt.
Krylov lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krylov.
Krylov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Struja misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Struja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krylov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Struja trying to stall but Krylov improves his position.
Krylov slows down the pace here.
Krylov lands a right hand.
Struja wants to take the fight to the mat but Krylov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Struja looking for a takedown.
Krylov lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Krylov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja.
Krylov gets underhooks to prevent Struja's takedown attempt.
Struja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mairbek Krylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krylov, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianluca Balotelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Drake
vs
Balotelli

165 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

175 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gianluca Balotelli!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balotelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balotelli throws a counter combo.
Drake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Balotelli moves into the clinch successfully.
Balotelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balotelli lands a good knee to the midsection. Drake won't want to take too many of those.
Balotelli lands a body shot.
Balotelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balotelli lands a knee to the body.
Balotelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Balotelli.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balotelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now.
Balotelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balotelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balotelli tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Balotelli back against the cage.
Balotelli missing with knees to the body.
Balotelli has Drake pushed against the cage.

Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drake cracks Balotelli with a good jab.
Balotelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Balotelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drake cracks Balotelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balotelli throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balotelli.
Balotelli misses with a leg kick

and Drake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balotelli's guard.
Drake looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balotelli keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balotelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balotelli working a defensive guard here.
Drake stops Balotelli from standing up.
Balotelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Drake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drake uses his free foot to push down on Balotelli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balotelli.
Balotelli 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake looking to finish with strikes here!
Drake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Balotelli is holding on tight.
Balotelli is trying to escape the mount.

Drake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Balotelli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ground and pound from Drake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balotelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Drake is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Balotelli is trying to escape and Drake transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Balotelli is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drake! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Drake!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mib Louie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Batter-up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Barrett
vs
Louie

194 cm
27
245 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mib Louie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Louie throws out the jab.
Louie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Louie tries to clinch there but Barrett circles away.
Louie throws a head kick that misses.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrett tries to bum rush Louie with a series of wild strikes but Louie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrett checks a leg kick nicely.

Louie cracks Barrett with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barrett looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Louie finish him?

It looks like Jason Barrett has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett slips a jab from Louie.
Barrett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barrett checks a leg kick.
Louie misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Barrett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrett lands a body shot.
Louie dodges the punch combination from Barrett.
Louie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barrett ducks under a wild hook from Louie.
Louie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Barrett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louie lands a head shot.
Louie just misses with a punch to the body.

Louie sends Barrett crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Louie is motioning to the referee to let Barrett up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Barrett is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Louie engages and cracks Barrett with a massive lead left hook - Barrett tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Louie is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mib Louie!
After the fight, Mib Louie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.