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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikki De Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fenix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing Inside. Pereira has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Ikki De Fenix has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

De Fenix
vs
Pereira

180 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

183 cm
27
187 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ikki De Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
De Fenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Fenix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pereira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
De Fenix throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Pereira misses
and De Fenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Fenix takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Ikki De Fenix has been cut.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from De Fenix misses the target.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Pereira scores with a head kick.
A lazy left from De Fenix finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fenix slips a straight right by Pereira.

Pereira darts in and clinches De Fenix up against the cage.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pereira is pushing De Fenix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Fenix's elbow.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fenix controls his hands.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
De Fenix gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
De Fenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Fenix backwards.
De Fenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
De Fenix throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from De Fenix fails to land.

Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and De Fenix moves out of range easily.
De Fenix lands the left hand.
Pereira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pereira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Fenix.
De Fenix looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at De Fenix's knee but De Fenix avoids it well.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from De Fenix does no damage.
De Fenix takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fenix misses the target.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but De Fenix is out of range.
Pereira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Fenix fakes the leg kick and cracks Pereira in the body.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Fenix rather than just go for the knockout.
De Fenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from De Fenix.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
De Fenix misses with a straight left.
Pereira throws a fast counter high kick but De Fenix manages to duck under it in time.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
It looked like De Fenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira avoids the body shot from De Fenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira lands with a slapping head kick.
De Fenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fenix.
De Fenix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Fenix scores with a shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from De Fenix.
De Fenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
De Fenix misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira lands an overhand right.
No joy there for De Fenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Fenix looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
De Fenix scores with a three punch combo!
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 Ikki De Fenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ikki De Fenix's cut.
That's time! De Fenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Pereira looks to move away, De Fenix throws a big counter combo bu Pereira just gets out of the way.
Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from De Fenix misses its intended target.
De Fenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pereira lands with a good body shot.
De Fenix misses with the combination.
De Fenix moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPereira.

Pereira closes the distance and pushes De Fenix back into the cage.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

De Fenix breaks the clinch.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Fenix.
Pereira avoids the head kick by De Fenix.
De Fenix misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Fenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Fenix throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but De Fenix is just out of range.
De Fenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by De Fenix.
A big right from De Fenix misses.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fenix.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
De Fenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira jabs De Fenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fenix misses with a hook.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fenix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Fenix moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPereira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Fenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fenix manages to avoid it.
De Fenix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Fenix takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Fenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miguel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Fenix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Fenix moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Fenix misses with a double jab
and Pereira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ikki De Fenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
De Fenix fails to land with a series of punches.
De Fenix throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pereira scores with a head kick.
De Fenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pereira cracks De Fenix on the jaw with a powerful right hand and De Fenix falls backwards against the cage. Pereira follows up with more strikes that drop De Fenix to his knees. Pereira keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save De Fenix! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Pereira!
After winning the bout, Miguel Pereira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ikki De Fenix stepped up to the mic, saying 'he was the better man tonight. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Mirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Kuklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mirkovic
vs
Kuklin

190 cm
27
217 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
217 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filip Mirkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Kuklin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuklin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mirkovic.
Filip Mirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirkovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuklin.
Kuklin loads up on a big right hand but Mirkovic slips the punch.
Mirkovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mirkovic cracks Kuklin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuklin misses with a hook.
Mirkovic feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuklin misses with the combination.
Kuklin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirkovic.
A jab from Kuklin misses.
Kuklin misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mirkovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mirkovic scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ivan Kuklin has been cut.
Kuklin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Mirkovic. Those never looked like landing.
Mirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuklin circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Mirkovic with that takedown attempt.
Kuklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Mirkovic has closed the distance and engaged Kuklin in a clinch.
Kuklin tries to throw a body punch but Mirkovic avoids it by throwing Kuklin back against the cage.
Kuklin tries to throw a body punch but Mirkovic avoids it by throwing Kuklin back against the cage.
Kuklin misses with some punches.

Kuklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mirkovic swinging wildly here.
Kuklin misses with a straight left.
Mirkovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuklin counters with a two punch combo.
Mirkovic misses with a body kick.

Kuklin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mirkovic sprawling to the canvas! Mirkovic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kuklin finish him?!

Mirkovic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirkovic looks to land a combination. Kuklin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oh Mirkovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirkovic tries to clinch but Kuklin is having none of it.
No joy there for Mirkovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mirkovic seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic tries to land a leg kick but Kuklin saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Kuklin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mirkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Mirkovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Kuklin finds it's target.

It looks like Filip Mirkovic has been cut.
Kuklin misses the shot to the body.
Kuklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuklin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Kuklin rushes Mirkovic and presses him up against the cage.
Mirkovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuklin misses with the head strike.
Kuklin working aggressively here.
Kuklin tries a body shot but Mirkovic blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklin fails to land.

Kuklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirkovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mirkovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuklin eats them both and turns towards Mirkovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuklin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Mirkovic is looking to close the distance but Kuklin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Mirkovic crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Mirkovic is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ivan Kuklin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Cunnington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed has chosen Hash pipe as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Cunnington
vs
Reed

185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
212 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Cunnington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Reed!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Cunnington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cunnington throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed wants to counter with a clinch but Cunnington pushes him away.
Cunnington throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed wants to counter with a clinch but Cunnington pushes him away.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed moves out of range as Cunnington strikes.
Reed only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cunnington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cunnington connects with a jab.
Cunnington throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Cunnington had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Cunnington - just one landing.
Cunnington throws a left and a right that both miss

and Reed moves into the clinch.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reed tries a knee to the head but Cunnington blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunnington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands an elbow that stopped Cunnington in his tracks for a moment.
Reed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunnington blocks it with crossed arms.
Reed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunnington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reed told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reed lands an elbow inside that Cunnington shrugs off.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed lands a knee to the body.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reed lands an elbow inside.
Reed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunnington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reed connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reed obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cunnington.
Cunnington is breathing heavily.
Cunnington takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ben Cunnington has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Reed.
Cunnington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reed lands an elbow just above Cunnington 's eye.
Reed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cunnington's defenses.
Cunnington can't break the clinch.
Cunnington avoiding damage as Reed throws knees to the body.
Reed lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Reed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Reed.
Cunnington blocks a body shot from Reed.
Reed pushes Cunnington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cunnington avoids a wild elbow strike from Reed.
Reed tries to land knees in the clinch but Cunnington avoids the damage to the body.
Cunnington is trying to pull guard but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Cunnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cunnington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reed with a knee to the head.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cunnington tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Reed landing knees to the head.
Cunnington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reed pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Cunnington.
Reed tries to move into range but Cunnington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed slips a jab from Cunnington.
Cunnington takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cunnington checks it well.
Reed dodges the punch combination from Cunnington.
Cunnington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Cunnington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab from Cunnington misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
A combination from Cunnington does no damage.
Cunnington swinging wildly here.
Reed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Cunnington.
Ben Cunnington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunnington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Reed moves into the clinch.
Reed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cunnington blocks a body shot from Reed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cunnington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed working Cunnington over with knees to the body.
Reed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reed works on Cunnington's body with a couple of short punches.
Cunnington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reed lands a knee to the body.
Reed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reed lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reed connects with a knee to the head.
David Reed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reed lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunnington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reed prevents Cunnington from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands an elbow inside that Cunnington shrugs off.
Reed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
Reed crunches a lovely knee into Cunnington's ribcage.
Reed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reed tries to land a knee to the head but Cunnington blocks with his arms.
Reed misses with an elbow over the top.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Cunnington avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage.
Reed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reed throws an elbow that misses.
Reed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunnington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reed tries a body shot but Cunnington blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Cunnington controls the action.
Cunnington is trying to break free.
Reed working Cunnington over with knees to the body.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunnington's elbow.
Reed lands a good knee to the midsection. Cunnington won't want to take too many of those.
Cunnington tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Reed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed tries to land a knee to the head but Cunnington blocks with his arms.
Reed lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Reed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cunnington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Reed.
Reed misses with a knee to the head.
Reed is working Cunnington over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reed landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reed.
Reed connects with a knee to the head.
Reed scores with a knee to the head.
Cunnington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Cunnington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Cunnington misses.
Reed tries to counter with a clinch but Cunnington shakes him off and moves away.
Cunnington misses with a head kick.
Cunnington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cunnington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Cunnington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunnington.
Reed wants to counter the offense by Cunnington and move into the clinch position.
Cunnington throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnington throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reed rushes Cunnington and presses him up against the cage.
Reed lands a damaging elbow.
Cunnington takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed cracks Cunnington with a nice body shot.
Reed misses with a knee strike.
Reed lands a body punch.
Cunnington is trying to pull guard but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Reed landing knees to the head.
Reed landing knees to the body.
Reed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cunnington or not.
Reed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cunnington's face.
Reed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cunnington's defenses.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunnington's elbow.
Reed tries a body shot but Cunnington blocks it.
Reed connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a knee strike.
Cunnington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunnington blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunnington tries to pull guard but Reed holds him up against the cage and eventually Cunnington drops back down to his feet.
Cunnington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reed to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Cunnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reed.
Cunnington blocks an elbow strike.
Cunnington scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunnington backwards.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunnington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cunnington prevents a body shot from Reed.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed looking to throw knees to the head but Cunnington is blocking nicely.
Cunnington is trying to push Reed away but Reed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cunnington prevents a body shot from Reed.
Cunnington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reed lands a nice elbow.
Cunnington avoids a wild elbow strike from Reed.
Cunnington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. Cunnington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Cunnington both land. Nice combination.
Cunnington misses the shot to the body.
Cunnington throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunnington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Cunnington moves out of range easily.
Cunnington throws a big counter combination but Reed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cunnington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Reed counters by moving into the clinch.
Reed prevents the takedown attempt.
David Reed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reed tries a knee to the head but Cunnington blocks it.
Ben Cunnington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunnington is looking to break free of the clinch but Reed has double underhooks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Reed!
David Reed made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mackintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Mackintosh had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mackintosh
vs
Kluivert

185 cm
28
168 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

182 cm
27
183 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mackintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluivert keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluivert throws a body kick that misses.
Mackintosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kluivert.
Mackintosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mackintosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mackintosh throws a leg kick but Kluivert sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Kluivert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackintosh is trying to improve his position.
Kluivert trying to control the position but Mackintosh is working away.
Mackintosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mackintosh struggling a bit here.
Mackintosh is not content to let Kluivert control the position.
Mackintosh is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluivert cracks Mackintosh with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Kluivert is working to tighten his grip on Mackintosh's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mackintosh has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kluivert is really squeezing tight and eventually Mackintosh passes out! Kluivert breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robin Kluivert!
After winning the bout, Robin Kluivert thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Pablos struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filipovic
vs
Pablos

186 cm
27
195 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

175 cm
26
203 lbs
7 - 20 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablos has a takedown stuffed.

Filipovic gets caught flat footed, as Pablos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Pablos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Pablos isn't so interested in that idea.
Filipovic keeping full guard, as Pablos tries to pass.
Pablos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Pablos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Pablos trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michal Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic works over Pablos's head and body with a nice combination.
Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Filipovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pablos.
Pablos goes for a double leg but Filipovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filipovic continues to drive forward.
Michal Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Pablos.
Pablos fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablos fails to land the takedown.
Filipovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danga de danga de dang - Filipovic scores with a four punch combination!
Filipovic lands a brutal head kick. Pablos looks out on his feet and Filipovic throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Michal Filipovic!
In defeat, Pablo Pablos stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam B Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gable
vs
B Glenn

182 cm
24
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
195 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cael Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam B Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Glenn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Glenn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gable is keeping the position for now.
Gable tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gable thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Glenn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Empire . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gable is trying to keep Glenn in close.
Gable keeping full guard, as Glenn tries to pass.
Gable definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glenn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gable lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Glenn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gable manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glenn.
Glenn won't allow Gable to sweep him here.
Gable is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable controls Glenn momentarily but Glenn frees himself.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
Gable 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.
Glenn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Glenn preventing the sweep.
Glenn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gable avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gable throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two 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.
Gable looking to control.
Glenn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glenn is one step ahead there.
Glenn postures up in Gable's guard and throws a big left but Gable blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glenn throws a head kick but Gable moves out of range.

Glenn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Glenn is looking to take a break and control but Gable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glenn prevents Gable from improving his position.
Gable is refusing to be controlled, as Glenn sits in half guard.
Glenn prevents Gable from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable gets full guard.
Glenn preventing the sweep.
Glenn tries to stand but Gable is controlling from the bottom.
Gable controls Glenn momentarily but Glenn frees himself.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
Gable wants to hit a switch here but Glenn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gable there!
Glenn with a couple of short strikes.
Gable is squirming around, avoiding Glenn's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Glenn looking to control but Gable is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gable tries to lock up and control but Glenn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable 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.
Gable is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glenn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glenn's back!
Gable is working the ground and pound. Can Glenn escape?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gable scores with punches to the body.
Gable cracks Glenn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Glenn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gable doesn't have the hooks in and Glenn manages to turn into his guard.
Glenn wants to pass the guard but Gable is keeping the position.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam B Glenn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Glenn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gable works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gable controlling the position.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Glenn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gable is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable trying to control the action but Glenn is working from the bottom.
Glenn is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Glenn is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn trying to hold on to Gable's head to control him but Gable postures up.
Gable thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glenn keeps working.
Glenn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gable throwing shots but Glenn is blocking nicely.
Gable 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.
Gable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glenn's head.
Glenn is trying to stand.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Glenn is defending the position.
Glenn wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Glenn tries to kick Gable off but Gable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glenn takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Gable tries to sprawl but Glenn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gable is controlling Glenn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Glenn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gable does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Glenn lands with a punch from half guard.
Glenn is keen to just control but Gable is a slippery customer.
Glenn wants to free his trapped foot but Gable is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable wants to control but Glenn is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gable is pressing down on Glenn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gable 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.
Sam B Glenn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gable avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gable is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gable 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.
Gable punching to the body, from the bottom.
Gable tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glenn slips a jab and a cross from Gable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Glenn gets the takedown into side control.
Gable on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gable can't do much from the bottom here.
Gable is trying to improve his position.
Gable struggling a bit here.
Gable is trying to escape the position but Glenn is controlling the position.
Gable is looking to regain half guard here but Glenn keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glenn in the domination position with Gable hanging on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam B Glenn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Glenn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gable quickly recovers to half guard.
Glenn prevents Gable from standing back up.
Gable wants to control but Glenn is keeping busy.
Glenn is trying to control the action in half guard but Gable is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glenn blocks the strikes from Gable.
Gable is looking to escape.
Gable preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gable has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glenn is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gable does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gable shoots in and drives through. Glenn sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glenn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Glenn trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.
Gable is trying to get back to full guard.
Glenn wants to pass the guard but Gable is defending well.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gable keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gable tries to roll over but Glenn keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gable manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Glenn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gable is retaining full guard.
Gable is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Glenn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.

Glenn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Glenn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gable.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glenn sprawls well. Glenn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gable gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Glenn shoots in and gets a takedown into Gable's guard.
Gable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glenn is one step ahead there.
Glenn trying to move into half guard but instead Gable has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable postures up.
Glenn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glenn trying to control the position.
Sam B Glenn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Glenn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gable trying to control but Glenn is working from the bottom.
Glenn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gable.
Glenn wants to sweep but no luck.
Gable stands up over Glenn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable postures up.
Gable keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Glenn's head.
Cael Gable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glenn trying to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam B Glenn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristotle Polidori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egon Tingvellir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egon Tingvellir will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Polidori
vs
Tingvellir

188 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

193 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aristotle Polidori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egon Tingvellir!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polidori with a poor takedown

and Tingvellir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Polidori won't be happy with that.
Polidori is letting Tingvellir control him for a moment.
Tingvellir throws an elbow but Polidori slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tingvellir wants to control but Polidori is keeping him busy.
Tingvellir lands a nice forearm strike.
Tingvellir working the ground and pound but Polidori is defending the strikes.
Polidori is looking to regain half guard here but Tingvellir keeps moving and retains side control.
Tingvellir cracks Polidori with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tingvellir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tingvellir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Polidori can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tingvellir is looking to take a break and control but Polidori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polidori is trying to control Tingvellir's posture but Tingvellir avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Tingvellir.
Tingvellir sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Polidori is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tingvellir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tingvellir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tingvellir wants to control but Polidori is keeping him busy.
Polidori is looking to regain half guard here but Tingvellir keeps moving and retains side control.

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.

Tingvellir goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Polidori has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tingvellir but great work by Polidori.
Polidori misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tingvellir is trying to control Polidori's posture but Polidori avoids it.
Tingvellir felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Polidori lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tingvellir down.
Tingvellir wants to control but Polidori postures up.
Polidori throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Polidori wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tingvellir, who protects the arm well.
Tingvellir tries to improve position but can't.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tingvellir gets back to half guard.
Tingvellir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polidori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tingvellir defending well though.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tingvellir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polidori.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tingvellir is looking for a sweep. Polidori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tingvellir is trying to maintain the position but Polidori is very close to passing his half guard.
Tingvellir is looking for a sweep. Polidori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polidori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polidori winds up and cracks Tingvellir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tingvellir is looking to improve his position.
Polidori throwing shots but Tingvellir is blocking nicely.

Tingvellir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polidori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tingvellir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tingvellir is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tingvellir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polidori has a takedown stuffed.
Tingvellir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Polidori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egon Tingvellir dominated that round.
That's time! Polidori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Polidori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tingvellir.
Tingvellir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polidori's hands.
Aristotle Polidori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polidori fails to land the takedown.
Tingvellir scores with a hook to the body. Polidori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tingvellir thuds his right hand into Polidori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Polidori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tingvellir lands with a good body shot.
Polidori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tingvellir punishes Polidori's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polidori.
Tingvellir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Polidori rather than just go for the knockout.
Polidori darts in looking for a takedown but Tingvellir gets double underhooks and turns Polidori into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristotle Polidori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tingvellir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polidori's hands.
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!
Tingvellir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Polidori in his tracks.
Polidori shoots in for a takedown but Tingvellir shows good takedown defense.
Tingvellir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polidori doesn't seem bothered though.
Polidori moves out of range of the body kick from Tingvellir.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tingvellir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polidori.

Polidori drives through with a takedown into Tingvellir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Polidori trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Egon Tingvellir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polidori keeping full guard, as Tingvellir tries to pass.
Polidori keeping moving, preventing Tingvellir from controlling successfully.
Tingvellir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tingvellir is in close to Polidori's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Polidori looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tingvellir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polidori has Tingvellir pulled in close to control his posture.
Tingvellir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tingvellir preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tingvellir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tingvellir wants to control from the top but Polidori keeps moving.
Polidori is trying to control the position but Tingvellir postures up.
Tingvellir wants to control from the top but Polidori keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tingvellir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Polidori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tingvellir.
Tingvellir scores with a body shot.
Aristotle Polidori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tingvellir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tingvellir wants it to stay on the feet.
Polidori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tingvellir. Beautiful body shot.
Polidori misses with a combination
and Tingvellir counters with a stiff right hand.
Tingvellir punishes Polidori's body with a nice straight punch.

Tingvellir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Polidori's half guard.
Polidori trying to control from the bottom.

Tingvellir seems to be working for a kimura but Polidori defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tingvellir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polidori is looking to improve his position.
Tingvellir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tingvellir wants to control but Polidori is keeping him busy.

Tingvellir wants to work for an arm triangle but Polidori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tingvellir seems to be working for a kimura but Polidori defends the submission attempt.

Tingvellir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tingvellir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egon Tingvellir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Polidori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tingvellir swivels and escapes.
Polidori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tingvellir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tingvellir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Tingvellir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Polidori is trying to defend but Tingvellir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tingvellir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tingvellir is looking to take a break and control but Polidori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tingvellir is working for a submission of some sort.
Polidori trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tingvellir lands a nice short elbow.
Polidori works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tingvellir stopping the sweep attempt from Polidori.

Polidori has an active guard here but Tingvellir has managed to pass into half guard.
Polidori is not content to let Tingvellir control the position.

Tingvellir is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polidori trying to control but Tingvellir postures up.
Tingvellir is nestled in close to Polidori, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tingvellir trying to control the action but Polidori is working from the bottom.

Tingvellir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polidori sees it coming and defends easily.
Tingvellir is looking to advance position but Polidori won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tingvellir there.
Polidori is trying to maintain the position but Tingvellir is very close to passing his half guard.
Aristotle Polidori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tingvellir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polidori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polidori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Polidori lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polidori throws a big elbow that misses.
Tingvellir keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tingvellir holds on and takes a little breather.
Polidori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tingvellir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polidori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Polidori scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Egon Tingvellir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Egon Tingvellir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tingvellir 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egon Tingvellir!
During a confident post fight interview, Egon Tingvellir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.