NEX Hilo 32 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marki Sakurach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andrews might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knock You Down. Marki Sakurach will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Andrews
vs
Sakurach

189 cm
22
213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

181 cm
28
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marki Sakurach!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andrews looking to score a takedown here. Sakurach is defending well but Andrews drives through and ends up in Sakurach's guard.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakurach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakurach keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Sakurach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andrews passes Sakurach's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andrews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakurach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andrews.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakurach can do anything to dispel that myth.

Andrews is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrews is trying to work for a kimura but Sakurach is defending well.

Sakurach kicks off Andrews and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrews moves into range and clinches up with Sakurach.
Sakurach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrews blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakurach scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Darrell Andrews has been cut.

Andrews has Sakurach pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Andrews pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sakurach tumbling to the mat - Andrews dives into Sakurach's guard.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakurach has wrist control.

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

Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakurach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sakurach has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andrews is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Sakurach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Andrews working for a triangle but Sakurach defends it easily.
Andrews looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sakurach puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrews moves into full guard.

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

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

Andrews has his foot on Sakurach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakurach works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakurach would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Andrews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Andrews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sakurach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakurach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Andrews tries to escape but Sakurach is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andrews flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakurach can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Andrews has an active guard here but Sakurach has managed to pass into half guard.
Andrews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andrews.

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

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

Andrews looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sakurach has picked Andrews up and slammed him! Andrews can't keep hold of the triangle and Sakurach manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to work for a sweep but Sakurach has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurach is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Andrews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews is working hard here to advance position.

Sakurach stands up from mount. Strange move.

Andrews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Andrews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakurach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakurach takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to score with some ground and pound. Sakurach controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Andrews tries for a kimura but Sakurach is defending well.
Sakurach pushes Andrews away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Andrews gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Andrews with the ground and pound but Sakurach regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakurach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andrews.

Andrews seems to be looking for submissions.

Andrews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Andrews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Andrews's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Andrews shoots in and gets a takedown into Sakurach's guard.
Sakurach keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.

Andrews tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews looking for a sweep but Sakurach has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Andrews is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakurach has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Andrews really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Sakurach is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Andrews clinches up against the cage.

Andrews works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Andrews has gone for a leg lock! Sakurach slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andrews's guard.

Andrews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marki Sakurach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrews working for submissions but it's allowed Sakurach to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakurach seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sakurach prevents Andrews from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control from the bottom.
Sakurach is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakurach pulls his head out easily.
Sakurach wants to stand up but Andrews has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Andrews tries to roll over but Sakurach keeps him under control.

Andrews looking for submissions off his back.

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

Sakurach stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Andrews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakurach sprawls well initially but Andrews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Darrell Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews wants to control but Sakurach is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darrell Andrews.
Well Andrews 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

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

Evans
vs
Gilmore

180 cm
28
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
29
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tappy Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gilmore sprawls and moves away.
Gilmore throws a sloppy body shot
and Gilmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gilmore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Gilmore pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.

Gilmore has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Gilmore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.

Gilmore tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans looking to control.
Gilmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore is fighting to break Evans's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gilmore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gilmore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Gilmore passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Gilmore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gilmore working the ground and pound but Evans is defending the strikes.
Evans manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Evans prevents Gilmore from improving his position.
Gilmore gets back to full guard.

Gilmore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Gilmore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gilmore trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Gilmore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gilmore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gilmore takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gilmore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore manages to get to full guard.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tappy Gilmore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gilmore looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Gilmore, which made it look bad.
Evans tries for a takedown but Gilmore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adam Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gilmore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans is trying to control the position but Gilmore postures up.
Gilmore trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans keeping full guard, as Gilmore tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilmore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gilmore wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilmore.
Tappy Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilmore defends well and Evans ends up having to push Gilmore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gilmore's coach down at Kombat MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gilmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilmore misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Gilmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gilmore throws a low kick, looking for Evans's leg but Evans calmly moves out of range.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilmore but Gilmore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gilmore misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Gilmore throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Gilmore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evans shoots in but Gilmore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Tappy Gilmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gilmore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Evans to the ground. Gilmore is now in Evans's guard.
Evans is pulling down on Gilmore's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tappy Gilmore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans is trying to keep Gilmore in close.
Gilmore passes into half guard.

Gilmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilmore trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.

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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore is still trying to improve position.

Gilmore is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tappy Gilmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gilmore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Evans to the ground. Gilmore is now in Evans's guard.
Gilmore stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gilmore working away.

Gilmore tries for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore trying to control the position but Evans is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore controls the position from side control.

Gilmore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gilmore trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Gilmore has knee on belly momentarily but Evans bucks him off and regains half guard.

Gilmore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gilmore.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore passes the guard and advances to mount!
Evans reaches up to try and control the position but Gilmore seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Evans rolls and tries to escape and now Gilmore has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gilmore looking for the choke but no joy.

Gilmore looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Evans taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tappy Gilmore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anywhere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan The Tall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Anywhere
vs
The Tall

190 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

198 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Anywhere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anywhere tries a head kick but it misses.
The Tall misses with a wild body shot.
Anywhere went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Anywhere.
Anywhere sets himself, and The Tall steps forward looking for the clinch! Anywhere avoids it this time.
Anywhere throws a head kick but The Tall moves out of range.
The Tall dodges the punch combination from Anywhere.
Anywhere throws a head kick that misses
and The Tall counters with a series of strikes. Anywhere will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Tall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Duncan The Tall has been cut.
The Tall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anywhere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like The Tall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anywhere misses with a combination
and The Tall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anywhere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Tall counters with a series of strikes. Anywhere will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Anywhere tries a head kick but it misses.
The Tall scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Anywhere misses
and The Tall counters with a nice uppercut.
Mr Anywhere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anywhere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anywhere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anywhere is breathing heavily.
The Tall lands a nice looking body shot.
Anywhere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anywhere has time to react.
Anywhere throws a head kick that misses.
The Tall scores with a decent looking hook.
Anywhere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anywhere misses with a head kick.
The Tall misses with a double jab.
Anywhere throws a counter high kick but The Tall was just alert enough to avoid it.
Anywhere throws a head kick but The Tall moves out of range.
The Tall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Tall blocks a head kick by Anywhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Tall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Tall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Tall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Tall scores with a hook to the body. Anywhere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Tall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Tall scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Anywhere.
The Tall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anywhere misses with a double jab
and The Tall counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anywhere throws a looping overhand right but The Tall ducks down to avoid it.
Anywhere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Tall misses with a double jab.
The Tall blocks a head kick by Anywhere.
The Tall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anywhere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anywhere is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Anywhere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Tall.
Anywhere tries a head kick but it misses.
Anywhere throws a head kick but The Tall moves out of range.
Anywhere misses with a double jab
and The Tall counters with a left to the body.
Anywhere walks into a stiff left hand from The Tall.
The Tall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anywhere throws a lazy head kick
and The Tall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Tall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anywhere rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anywhere.
Anywhere throws a head kick but The Tall moves out of range.
The Tall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anywhere on the side of the head.
The Tall scores with a shot to the body.
The Tall misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Anywhere.
The Tall is working the combinations to good effect here.
Anywhere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Tall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anywhere throws a lazy head kick
enabling The Tall to counter with a crisp jab.
Anywhere tries a head kick but it misses.
Anywhere throws a head kick that misses
and Anywhere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Tall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Tall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anywhere.
The Tall is looking for the big counter here.
The Tall with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anywhere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by The Tall.
Anywhere swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Tall counters with a straight right hand.
Anywhere looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Tall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Tall throws a shot to the body.
The Tall throws a good cross that connects.

Anywhere is rocked!
The Tall pounces like a tiger and cracks Anywhere with a vicious hook! Anywhere is down but not out! The Tall follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Duncan The Tall!
Duncan The Tall made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I really want to fight alot, need money havent afford with nothing! kepp the fights coming boss. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Taslim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taslim has chosen La Coka Nostra - "Mind Your Business" as his entrance music. John Taslim acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dunham
vs
Taslim

170 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
164 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Taslim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Taslim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taslim throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taslim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taslim lands a two punch combo.
Taslim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taslim ducks right into an uppercut from Dunham.
Taslim misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taslim's waist but Taslim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunham off to one side.
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taslim moves in looking to clinch but Dunham pushes him off.

Taslim looking to score a takedown here. Dunham is defending well but Taslim drives through and ends up in Dunham's guard.

Dunham has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Taslim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dunham has tightened it up now! Taslim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walter Dunham!
Walter Dunham made sure to mention his sponsor, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) in his post fight interview.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somal Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by Siberia - Cold winter night whispers. Somal Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kuznetsov
vs
Lee

183 cm
23
217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Phantom Fightwear
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Somal Lee!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Lee moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Ivan Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Somal Lee.
Kuznetsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is stalling here.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Lee looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznetsov.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kuznetsov has Lee pressed against the cage.

Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov connects with a combination that backs up Lee into the cage. Kuznetsov lands a flurry of punches that gets past Lee's guard. Lee is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Kuznetsov bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kuznetsov!
Post fight, Ivan Kuznetsov stared into the camera and said 'Sorry Stu, but it is my time now! '.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Nickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uk has chosen Emancipator - Lionheart as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nickles
vs
Uk

180 cm
24
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Nickles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Uk!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uk lands a jab to Nickles's midsection.
Uk throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickles counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickles tries to counter by clinching up but Uk breaks away and moves out of range.
Nickles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickles jabs Uk right on the nose. Uk blinks but takes it well.
Uk throws a body punch but Nickles moves out of range.
Nickles slips a jab from Uk.
Nickles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uk takes one to the side of the head.
Uk throws a right hand that misses
letting Nickles counter with a right hand.
Nickles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Nickles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickles.
Uk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickles slips a jab from Uk.
Uk throws a hook but Nickles avoids it easily.
Uk misses with a few strikes there.
Nickles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uk manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickles manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Uk misses.
Dong Uk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uk with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Uk coming out on top.

Nickles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nickles won't allow Uk to sweep him here.
Nickles wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving.

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

Nickles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uk is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickles keeping full guard, as Uk tries to pass.
Uk preventing the sweep.
Uk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickles 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.
Nickles keeping moving, preventing Uk from controlling successfully.
Nickles pulls Uk in close to his closed guard and prevents Uk from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickles keeping moving, preventing Uk from controlling successfully.
Nickles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Uk.
Nickles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Uk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Uk swings widly with a right hand
and Nickles counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uk! But no joy.
Nickles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uk.
Uk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickles defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickles misses the target.
Uk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickles counters with a one-two to the body.
Uk catches Nickles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Uk does it's job there.
Nickles throws a body punch but Uk moves out of range.
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!
Nickles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uk.
Nickles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickles is just out of range.
Nickles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uk.
Nickles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickles blocks a jab.
Nickles moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Nickles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Uk jabs Nickles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Nickles.
Uk throws a lazy right hand but Nickles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nickles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Uk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uk misses with an uppercut.
Uk looks to throw the jab but Nickles is out of range.
Nickles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Uk.
Nickles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickles missing with a left hand there. Uk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickles scores with a nice right hand.
Nickles clobbers Uk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickles missing with a left hand there. Uk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uk throws a hook to the side of Nickles's head but Nickles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Uk throws a hook but Nickles blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickles misses the target.
Uk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickles in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk tries to bum rush Nickles with a series of wild strikes but Nickles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uk.
Uk lands with an overhand left.
Uk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickles connects with a jab.
Uk misses with a body shot.
Nickles looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nickles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickles moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uk misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickles. Uk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uk lands with a good body shot.
Uk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Uk misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickles walks into a left hand.
Nickles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uk misses with a straight right.
Nickles throws a head kick that Uk semi-blocks.
Nickles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickles misses with a body kick.
Uk throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickles.
Uk throws an overhand right that lands on Nickles's shoulder, as Nickles tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Uk does no damage.
Uk misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickles counters with a low kick, right behind Uk 's knee.
Uk lands with a right hand.
It looks like Nickles has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nickles throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Uk scores with a jab to the body.
Nickles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uk misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Uk misses.
Uk swings for the body but Nickles moves out of range.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nickles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nickles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickles working over Uk with some ground and pound. Uk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uk is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickles from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uk is trying to maintain the position but Nickles is very close to passing his half guard.

Nickles is working for a submission of some sort.
Uk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickles's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uk working for a choke but Nickles is defending well.
Nickles controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Nickles trying to control the hands but Uk breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Uk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Uk lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickles off the cage and back into range.
Nickles scores with a head kick. Uk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Uk lands a body shot.
Nickles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickles tries a head kick but it misses.
Uk looks to land a right hand but Nickles moved out of range.
Uk throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickles moves out of range as Uk strikes.
Uk throws out a loose jab but Nickles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickles thinks about countering with a body kick.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickles moves away.
Nickles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uk misses with a wild body shot.
Nickles defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Nickles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uk throws out the jab.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uk throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Nickles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nickles counter with a right hand.
Uk misses with a left hand
letting Nickles counter with a right hand.
Nickles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickles scrambles back to his feet.
Uk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uk punishes Nickles's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uk missing with a left hand there. Nickles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uk misses with a hook to the body
and Nickles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Uk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickles has time to react.
Nickles cracks Uk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uk manages to circle out of the way.
Uk misses with a looping left.
Uk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Nickles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uk scores with a jab to the head.
Uk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uk throws a right hand that misses
letting Nickles counter with a right hand.
Uk misses with a straight right.
Uk misses with a left hand
and Nickles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickles staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uk throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Uk catches Nickles right on the button with a cross.

Nickles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uk manages to get back to half guard.
Nickles is thwarting Uk's attempts to control the position.

Nickles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uk sees it coming and defends easily.
Uk has hold of Nickles's hands but Nickles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Uk is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickles from advancing position.
Nickles trying to control the action but Uk is working from the bottom.
Uk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickles postures up in Uk's guard and throws a big left but Uk blocks it.
Nickles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Uk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickles with a nice head shot there.
Nickles lands a couple of digs.
Nickles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickles landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Uk.
I think Uk 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Uk!
Dong Uk was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DawTang comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. Taw DawTang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DawTang
vs
Speed

193 cm
29
220 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

200 cm
29
276 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Speed!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by DawTang.
Speed closes the distance and clinches up with DawTang, looking for a takedown. Speed pushes DawTang against the cage but DawTang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DawTang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Speed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Razor Speed has been cut.
DawTang connects with the punch.
BOOM! DawTang lands a beautiful left hook that drops Speed. Speed tries to recover but DawTang is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Speed lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taw DawTang!
A less than humble Taw DawTang misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Emelianenko
vs
Huia

185 cm
22
215 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
28
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Spartan Nutrition

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hone Huia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emelianenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia pulls Emelianenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Emelianenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huia wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huia wants to hit a switch here but Emelianenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Huia there!
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Huia to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Emelianenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Huia defends it well.
Huia is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia is working to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Emelianenko with shots to the head and body - Huia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Huia gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko is pressing down on Huia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huia is holding on for now.
Huia wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Emelianenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emelianenko working the ground and pound effectively.
Huia doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?

Emelianenko wants to finish this one by submission but Huia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Emelianenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Huia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Emelianenko landing shots from mount.
Huia wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Emelianenko has hold of Huia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Huia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Emelianenko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Huia is surviving well by controlling Emelianenko's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing punches.

Emelianenko has control of Huia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Huia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Huia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Huia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Emelianenko prevents Huia from improving his position.
Emelianenko is nestled in close to Huia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Emelianenko not doing much here.
Huia gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to move into half guard but instead Huia has managed to sweep!

Emelianenko working for a triangle but Huia defends it easily.
Huia wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko lands an upkick as Huia stands over him.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huia trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Huia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Huia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Emelianenko coming out on top.

Emelianenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Huia to the ground. Emelianenko is now in Huia's guard.
Huia trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Huia wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia working a defensive guard here.
Alexander Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
Huia trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.

Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is thwarting Huia's attempts to control the position.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Huia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huia tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Huia trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Huia is a slippery customer.
Huia moves into full guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huia is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.

Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Huia is looking for a triangle but Emelianenko pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Huia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huia is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Huia is working from the bottom.

Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Emelianenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huia trying to control from the bottom.

Emelianenko is working for a kimura but Huia is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Huia is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura but Huia is defending well.

Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Huia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Emelianenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Emelianenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huia!
Huia gets back to half guard.
Emelianenko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Huia to regain full guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Huia controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Huia wants to control but Emelianenko passes easily into half guard.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huia defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.

Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Huia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Huia defending well.

Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Huia is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko drops an elbow to the side of Huia's head.
Huia is trying to get back to full guard.

Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huia is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.

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

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Huia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huia trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Huia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huia sees it coming and defends easily.
Hone Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko uses his free foot to push down on Huia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Huia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Emelianenko postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Huia badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Emelianenko around the waist but Emelianenko pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Emelianenko is the winner by TKO! Emelianenko jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Emelianenko!
An out of breath Alexander Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Emancipator - First Snow. Yong Wright has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mason Graham's chin.

Graham
vs
Wright

177 cm
21
166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

165 cm
29
170 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Arcticus University: London

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yong Wright!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wright has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graham working aggressively here.

Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Graham's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Graham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Graham is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Graham's head back.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses the jab.
Graham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Graham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graham throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham.
Wright 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.
Graham misses with a wild body shot.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham.
Graham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Graham counters with a left and a right that stings Wright.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graham moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright slips a straight right by Graham.
Mason Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham misses the shot to the body.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright cracks Graham with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Graham misses.
Graham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graham misses the jab.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Graham slips the punch.
Wright misses with a looping right.

Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graham lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Graham controls the action.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graham.
Still in the clinch, Graham scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Graham avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Graham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graham is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Graham.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Graham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graham misses with a body punch.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Graham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright blocking some punches.
Graham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graham tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yong Wright will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wright blocks a jab.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Graham lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Graham slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Graham's shoulder, as Graham tries to avoid the shot.
Graham defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Mason Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graham. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a hook. Graham ducked under it nicely.
Graham moves away from the strike by Wright.
A quick step to the side and Graham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham lands with a nice body punch.
Wright jabs Graham right on the nose. Graham blinks but takes it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright lands with a right hand.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Graham.
Graham lands with a good body shot.
Wright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graham defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Graham throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Graham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright avoids the body shot from Graham.

Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graham!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Wright works to advance to full mount. Graham defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wright has hold of Graham's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graham manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Graham tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graham can't escape the position.
Wright content just to control the position here.
Graham is desperately trying to improve his position but Wright has a good base and remains in mount.

Wright is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Graham can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Graham hang on?
Wright throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Graham because Wright loaded up on that one.
Wright is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Graham is in real trouble.

Wright is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Graham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Graham for a finish.

Graham defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham trying to get back to his feet but Wright is in full control for now.
Wright struggling to keep hold of the position.

Wright is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Graham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Graham for a finish.
Well, with Wright on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Graham is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Graham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yong Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Graham finds it's way through Wright's defenses.
Graham pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wright back to the cage. Graham follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wright misses with a hook. Graham ducked under it nicely.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graham defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright thuds his right hand into Graham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graham lands with a shot to the body.
Wright scores with a jab. Graham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham is looking to wear down Wright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Graham.
Graham slips under a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Graham.

Wright is rocked!
Graham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Graham finish him?
Wright throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
Wright takes one on the button.
Wright throws a hook but Graham blocks it.
Nice cross by Graham.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yong Wright.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Graham.
Mason Graham is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Graham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graham throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graham scores with a three punch combo!
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
Graham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Graham controls the action.
Graham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.
Graham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Graham.
Graham misses with a short punch on the inside.

Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham throws a monster overhand right that drops Wright! Graham follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Graham!
Mason Graham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wendel Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd Jr has chosen Maino feat. Jadakiss - What Happened as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Clark
vs
Sturd Jr

180 cm
22
200 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
199 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$199
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wendel Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sturd Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr feints the counter takedown.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sturd Jr.
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Sturd Jr misses with a right hand
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Clark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
Wendel Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Clark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Clark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.
Sturd Jr lands a front kick.
Sturd Jr lands the left hand.
Clark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Clark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clark is looking to counter with a body kick.
Clark throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a head shot.
Sturd Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice jab there from Clark.

It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Clark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Clark moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Clark misses.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
Sturd Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Sturd Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sturd Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clark counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Clark cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Clark slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clark cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Clark throws a leg kick which misses Sturd Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturd Jr tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sturd Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Clark might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Clark throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Clark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Sturd Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Clark in the body.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.

Clark gets caught flat footed, as Sturd Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Clark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturd Jr defends it easily.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Clark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sturd Jr preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clark looking for a guillotine here but Sturd Jr defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sturd Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Clark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sturd Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clark's guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark manages to get to full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sturd Jr with a nice head shot there.

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.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
Clark blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Clark.
Sturd Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.

Sturd Jr shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Clark staying out of range there.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark catches Sturd Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr with a poor takedown
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Clark tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark lands with a good body shot.
Clark misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd Jr tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Clark checks it
and Clark counters with a good low kick that Sturd Jr was not able to check.
Sturd Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Clark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturd Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clark is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick from Sturd Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.

Sturd Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.

Sturd Jr keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sturd Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Clark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sturd Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clark has Sturd Jr in his guard.

Sturd Jr trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

An inside leg kick lands from Clark.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
And Clark counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr jabs at Clark's body.
Sturd Jr defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Sturd Jr ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sturd Jr.
Clark is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.
Sturd Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sturd Jr is trying to ground and pound but Clark uses the momentary lack of control by Sturd Jr to regain half guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control from Clark's half guard. Clark has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

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

Clark has an active guard here but Sturd Jr has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sturd Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clark is refusing to be controlled, as Sturd Jr sits in half guard.
Clark moves into full guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sturd Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sturd Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sturd Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
It appears Clark was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Sturd Jr misses
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sturd Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturd Jr.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
It appears Clark was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturd Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Clark throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Clark checks it
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Clark - that will leave a mark!
Clark misses with a low kick.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Clark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturd Jr.
Clark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Wendel Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Sturd Jr lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Clark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clark. That did some damage!
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Clark misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Sturd Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sturd Jr tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
Clark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clark checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow Clark down.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sturd Jr duly obliges.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Clark takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clark throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr! Jason Sturd Jr retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Jason Sturd Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.