WWF 2.War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Barnes
vs
Rossa

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Rossa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossa moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes throws a right hand that Rossa ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossa also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Barnes lands a left and a right that send Rossa crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Rossa is rocked!

It looks like Tony Rossa has been cut.
Barnes flashes Rossa a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Rossa's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Rossa crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Barnes punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Barnes!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Mike Tatti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mercer
vs
Tatti

180 cm
25
234 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tatti!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatti as he jumps to the side.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Tatti throws a head kick that misses.
Tatti misses with a body kick.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatti tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tatti.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatti stalks Mercer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mercer's face. Mercer staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Tatti to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatti lands a jab-cross combination.

Mercer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tatti is looking to break free of the clinch but Mercer has double underhooks.
Mercer has Tatti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tatti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mercer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Tatti pulls guard effortlessly.
Tatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatti has momentary wrist control but Mercer slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mercer trying to move into half guard but instead Tatti has managed to sweep!

Tatti content to stall in guard here.
Tatti throwing strikes but missing.
Mercer controls Tatti momentarily but Tatti frees himself.
Mercer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mercer tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatti preventing the sweep.
Tatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer working a defensive guard here.

Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tatti passes into half guard.
Tatti works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mercer seems a little lost for a moment, as Tatti dominates the positioning.

Tatti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mercer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mercer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Tatti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tatti misses with a takedown attempt - Mercer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tatti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Tatti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatti checks the leg kick.
Tatti tries for a takedown but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randy Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tatti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
It seemed like Tatti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Tatti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Tatti moves into the clinch.

Tatti decides to pull guard.

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

Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Tatti's legs - danger averted.
Tatti is striking from the bottom but Mercer uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatti keeping control of the position.
Mercer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tatti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tatti tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer slows the pace down in half guard.
Mercer passes the guard and advances to mount!

Mercer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

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.
Tatti tries to reverse the position but Mercer maintains control.
Mercer breaks from Tatti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mercer lands a heavy elbow.
Mercer wants to control the pace but Tatti is squirming around nicely.
Mercer controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Mercer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mercer clinches up against the cage.
Tatti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatti avoids it.
Mercer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tatti.
Tatti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mercer smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatti throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Tatti shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tatti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mercer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mercer controls Tatti momentarily but Tatti frees himself.

Mercer has his foot on Tatti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatti works his way back into a safe position though.
Mercer seems keen to control Tatti's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Tatti pushes down on Mercer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatti is keen to just control but Mercer is a slippery customer.
Mercer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mercer.
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatti is one step ahead there.
Tatti wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mercer looks to land a combination. Tatti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tatti fails to land the takedown.
Mercer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Tatti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tatti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randy Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatti misses with a kick to the body.
Tatti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatti looks to land a body kick but Mercer moved away.
Mercer is looking to counter the offense by Tatti and move into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Tatti.
I think Tatti 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tatti!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kreb Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Tsagaraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barishkov comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy. Kreb Barishkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barishkov
vs
Tsagaraev

190 cm
31
280 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

220 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kreb Barishkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Tsagaraev!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsagaraev throws a combination that misses
and Barishkov counters with a nice leg kick.
Barishkov lands a jab to Tsagaraev's midsection.
Tsagaraev looks winded!
Tsagaraev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barishkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Barishkov cracks Tsagaraev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barishkov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tsagaraev to stand back up!

Tsagaraev is rocked!

It looks like Alan Tsagaraev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Tsagaraev misses.
It looked like Barishkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barishkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Barishkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsagaraev's sensitive parts.
Barishkov weaves into range and cracks Tsagaraev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Tsagaraev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Barishkov is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kreb Barishkov!
Kreb Barishkov is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kreb Barishkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Sanders has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lenny Garcia's chin.

Garcia
vs
Sanders

183 cm
24
191 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders staying out of range there.
Sanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Sanders blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Sanders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.

Sanders rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia controlling the action here for a moment.
Garcia is working Sanders over against the cage.

Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Sanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Sanders is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Lenny Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lenny Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sanders.
Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Sanders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lenny Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Garcia closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike from Garcia.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Sanders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Sanders needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcia is wise to it.
Garcia swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands a jab.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Sanders gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Garcia trying to stall but Sanders improves his position.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garcia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanders's brow.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Sanders throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Sanders moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Sanders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Sanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Garcia 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.

Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenny Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Danny Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Sanders counters with a crisp one two that drops Garcia! Sanders thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garcia to his feet! Garcia is in big trouble!

Garcia is rocked!
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Sanders is looking for the big counter here.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanders.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia misses with a hook.
A jab from Garcia misses.

Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanders drops back down to his feet.
Lenny Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sanders.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanders's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike from Garcia.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Sanders tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia keeps control of Sanders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Sanders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Sanders jumps guard.
Sanders wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to stand but Sanders has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Garcia prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sanders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Sanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanders throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.

Garcia has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.

Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Garcia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.

Sanders rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Danny Sanders has been cut.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.

Sanders jumps guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Garcia is fighting to break Sanders's control of his arms but Sanders is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanders wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Garcia wants to stand and escape but instead Sanders has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard.

Sanders 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.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Sanders is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garcia trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia jabs at Sanders's body.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Garcia backs off Sanders throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Garcia misses with a hook. Sanders ducked under it nicely.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanders.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanders in his tracks.
Garcia throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Garcia does it's job there.
Danny Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Garcia!
Lenny Garcia retains his middleweight title!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Fusukioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Judo
vs
Fusukioka

165 cm
31
149 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

159 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

BeastMode
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Fusukioka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusukioka punishes Judo's body with a nice straight punch.
Fusukioka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Judo drives through with a takedown into Fusukioka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Judo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fusukioka is retaining full guard.
Judo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Judo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fusukioka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo slips nicely into half guard.
Fusukioka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Judo wants to free his trapped foot but Fusukioka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Judo uses his free foot to push down on Fusukioka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fusukioka.
Judo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Judo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fusukioka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Judo has hold of Fusukioka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fusukioka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Judo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fusukioka is desperately trying to improve his position but Judo has a good base and remains in mount.
Judo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Judo has hold of Fusukioka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fusukioka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fusukioka can't escape the position.
Judo with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fusukioka tries to improve his position but Judo has taken his back! Judo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fusukioka tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Judo pushes Fusukioka away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Judo!
Jack Judo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.

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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight!!. 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.

Skrumbo
vs
Paterson

180 cm
25
142 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

GREEN!160
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Skrumbo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lamont Paterson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paterson throws a lazy head kick
and Paterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paterson has time to react.
Good shot there by Skrumbo .
Paterson tries to clinch up.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skrumbo cracks Paterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skrumbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

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

Paterson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo weaves into range and cracks Paterson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paterson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Skrumbo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Da Skrumbo !
A relieved looking Da Skrumbo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Belyx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Belyx has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Belyx
vs
Rivfader

183 cm
25
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
35
245 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Belyx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivfader rushes Belyx and presses him up against the cage.
Belyx is trying to break the clinch but Rivfader is controlling him.
Belyx throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belyx fails to pull guard.
Rivfader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belyx.
A frustrated look appears on Belyx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belyx misses with an elbow strike.
Rivfader lands a hook that snaps the head of Belyx backwards.

It looks like Max Belyx has been cut.
Belyx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivfader just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Belyx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rivfader works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivfader looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belyx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rivfader has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivfader decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Belyx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Belyx has managed to clinch.

Rivfader successfully pulls guard.

Rivfader pushes Belyx off and gets back to his feet.

Rivfader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivfader scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyx seems a little lost for a moment, as Rivfader dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Belyx is looking for a sweep.
Rivfader lands a nice forearm strike.
Belyx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belyx tries to get out of the position.
Rivfader controls the position.
Rivfader advances to full mount.
Rivfader is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Max Belyx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eirik Rivfader!

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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sokratis Gekas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gekas has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Sokratis Gekas has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Contreras
vs
Gekas

168 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sokratis Gekas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras tries to clinch there but Gekas circles away.
Contreras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Contreras scores with the left hand. Gekas knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Sokratis Gekas has been cut.

Contreras clinches up against the cage.
Gekas wants to take the fight to the mat but Contreras manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gekas looks winded!
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Gekas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras misses with a punch to the body.
Gekas avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras throws an elbow that misses.
Gekas avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
Gekas is trying to drag Contreras to the mat but Contreras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Contreras stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Contreras.
Gekas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pablo Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sokratis Gekas.
Gekas avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
Gekas blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Contreras creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Contreras.
Contreras lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Contreras pressing his opponent against the cage.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gekas avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
Gekas blocks the elbow strike.
Contreras throws an elbow that misses.
Contreras taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Contreras swings wildly with an uppercut but Gekas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gekas wants a takedown but no success here.
Contreras throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
Contreras presses Gekas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Contreras pushes Gekas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gekas's brow.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Gekas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gekas's brow.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
Contreras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Contreras pressing his opponent against the cage.
Contreras tries to throw a body punch but Gekas avoids it by throwing Contreras back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Contreras as the two fighters clinch.
Gekas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Contreras is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contreras lands an elbow inside that Gekas shrugs off.
Contreras scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gekas blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.
Gekas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Contreras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Contreras fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gekas slips a jab from Contreras.
The fight stays on the outside here - Contreras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Contreras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sokratis Gekas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Contreras stalks Gekas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gekas's face. Gekas staggers backwards, shaken.

Contreras has closed the distance and engaged Gekas in a clinch.
Gekas dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras can't find room to land a body shot as Gekas controls the action.
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gekas takes a shot to the head.
Pablo Contreras has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gekas can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gekas or not.
Gekas avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gekas.
A short body shot lands from Contreras as the two fighters clinch.
Contreras stalling against the cage.
Gekas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Contreras - that landed with a thud.
Contreras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gekas goes for a takedown attempt but Contreras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gekas avoids the body shot from Contreras.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Contreras pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Contreras tries to clinch there but Gekas circles away.
Contreras tries to clinch up.
Contreras stuns Gekas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pablo Contreras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Contreras.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Contreras clinches.
Gekas blocks an elbow strike.
Gekas avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras can't find room to land a body shot as Gekas controls the action.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
Contreras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gekas's elbow.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gekas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Contreras after a bit of a struggle.
Contreras scores with a hook to the body.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras lands a right hand.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gekas blocks the elbow strike.
Gekas blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.
Gekas blocks the elbow strike.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Contreras.
Gekas prevents a body shot from Contreras.
A nice left hand lands by Contreras.
Gekas blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras can't find room to land a body shot as Gekas controls the action.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Gekas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
Gekas blocks the elbow strike.
Contreras scores with a shoulder strike.
Contreras lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Contreras stalling.
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!
Gekas avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
Contreras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Contreras dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sokratis Gekas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gekas ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gekas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Contreras to score with a decent uppercut.
Gekas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contreras.
Contreras wants to clinch up but Gekas keeps it at a distance.
Contreras is looking to clinch.
Pablo Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gekas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Contreras misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Contreras drives through and clinches with Gekas against the cage.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Gekas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gekas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gekas dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras gets underhooks to prevent Gekas's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras lands a nice shot to the body.
Contreras scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gekas dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
A nice left hand lands by Contreras.
Contreras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Gekas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gekas dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras pushes Gekas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gekas avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Contreras.
Gekas blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gekas's brow.
Contreras scores with a nice hook to the head.
Contreras lands a nice shot to the body.
Contreras lands an elbow that stopped Gekas in his tracks for a moment.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gekas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Contreras avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Gekas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contreras lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Gekas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras lands with a right to the head.
Contreras lands a body shot in the clinch.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gekas's defenses.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
Contreras lands a shot to the body.
Contreras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gekas dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras presses Gekas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Contreras scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Contreras throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Gekas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gekas dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
Gekas is trying to drag Contreras to the mat but Contreras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pablo Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sokratis Gekas.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gekas dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gekas's brow.
Sokratis Gekas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Contreras.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Contreras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Contreras 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Contreras!

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasan Amiksah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanders
vs
Amiksah

174 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hasan Amiksah!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders misses the jab.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amiksah manages to avoid it.
Amiksah goes for a double leg but Sanders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanders continues to drive forward.
Sanders throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Hasan Amiksah has been cut.
Sanders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amiksah's head.
Amiksah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanders lands with a good body shot.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Amiksah moved out of range nicely.
Sanders connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amiksah.
Amiksah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amiksah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amiksah takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanders lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiksah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sam Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasan Amiksah.
Amiksah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amiksah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanders avoiding damage.
Sanders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amiksah's defenses.
Sanders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Amiksah looks winded!
Nice elbow from Sanders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Hasan Amiksah's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sanders.
Sanders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amiksah's defenses.

The cut above Hasan Amiksah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Amiksah is rocked!
Amiksah goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amiksah is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanders finish him?

Hasan Amiksah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sanders drops Amiksah with a big left hand! Amiksah is injured, injured bad! Sanders jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Sanders!

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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
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kayden Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Savitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Li
vs
Savitskiy

173 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kayden Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandr Savitskiy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Savitskiy lands a head shot.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li tries to land a front kick but Savitskiy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Savitskiy misses.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Savitskiy.
Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kayden Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li is looking to clinch but Savitskiy is avoiding it.
Savitskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.

Savitskiy rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Li is looking to control Savitskiy's arms but Savitskiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitskiy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Li avoids a wild elbow strike from Savitskiy.
Li dodges an elbow strike from Savitskiy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Li blocks the elbow strike.
Savitskiy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Savitskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savitskiy blocks it with crossed arms.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li dodges an elbow strike from Savitskiy.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Li blocks an elbow strike.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savitskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Li blocks an elbow strike from Savitskiy.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savitskiy cracks Li with a nice body shot.
Savitskiy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savitskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Li leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savitskiy controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Savitskiy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Savitskiy.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Savitskiy.
A short right from Savitskiy.
Savitskiy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savitskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitskiy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savitskiy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Li tries a knee to the head but Savitskiy blocks it.
Savitskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savitskiy blocks it with crossed arms.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li avoids a wild elbow strike from Savitskiy.
A knee to the head by Li.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Savitskiy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
Savitskiy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savitskiy misses with an elbow strike.
Savitskiy avoiding damage.
Savitskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Li blocks an elbow strike from Savitskiy.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Savitskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitskiy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Li tries a knee to the head but Savitskiy blocks it.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savitskiy as Li tries to tie him up.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Savitskiy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Savitskiy blocks with his arms.
Li is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Savitskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Li leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Savitskiy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li's brow.
Savitskiy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Savitskiy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Savitskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Savitskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savitskiy tries to stall but Li uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savitskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Li leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexandr Savitskiy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Savitskiy's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Savitskiy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Savitskiy.
Savitskiy has Li pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Savitskiy.
Savitskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savitskiy blocks it with crossed arms.
Savitskiy gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savitskiy managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Savitskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savitskiy.
Li stalling in the clinch but Savitskiy improves position.
Savitskiy cracks Li with a nice body shot.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savitskiy throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Savitskiy.
Savitskiy lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Savitskiy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li's brow.
Savitskiy stalling against the cage.
Savitskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Savitskiy is pushing Li up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savitskiy has Li pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Savitskiy.
Savitskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savitskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savitskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Savitskiy leaning against his opponent.
Savitskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savitskiy has Li pushed against the cage.
Savitskiy throws an elbow that misses.
Savitskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Savitskiy misses with an elbow strike.
Li blocks an elbow strike from Savitskiy.
Li blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savitskiy.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savitskiy scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Savitskiy.
Savitskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savitskiy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Savitskiy.
Savitskiy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Savitskiy digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Savitskiy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savitskiy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Savitskiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savitskiy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savitskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Li leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Savitskiy.
Still in the clinch, Savitskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Savitskiy is blocking nicely.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Savitskiy blocks with his arms.
Li blocks an elbow strike from Savitskiy.
Li avoids a wild elbow strike from Savitskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitskiy stalling the fight.
Savitskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Li blocks an elbow strike.
Li avoids the elbow strike from Savitskiy, against the cage.
Savitskiy tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savitskiy has Li pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Savitskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savitskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Li leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Li connects with a knee to the head.
Savitskiy throws an elbow that misses.
Savitskiy misses with a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Li shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savitskiy throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li wants to clinch.
Li plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lands a head kick. Savitskiy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Savitskiy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Savitskiy.

Li is rocked!
A left lands for Savitskiy.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savitskiy fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Li out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexandr Savitskiy!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

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