gc57 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galloway Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Cousteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cousteau has chosen 20000 Leagues Under the Sea - The Monster Attacks as his entrance music. Jacques Cousteau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sackett
vs
Cousteau

177 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

173 cm
28
170 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galloway Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Cousteau!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Cousteau with an uppercut!
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cousteau's sensitive parts.
Cousteau punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Cousteau dives in for a single leg takedown but Sackett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Cousteau moved away.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Cousteau stalks Sackett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sackett's face. Sackett staggers backwards, shaken.
Cousteau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sackett avoids it really well and circles away.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cousteau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cousteau.
Cousteau misses the shot to the body.
Cousteau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sackett avoids it really well and circles away.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Cousteau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.

Cousteau has managed to clinch.
Cousteau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cousteau looking for a takedown.
Sackett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cousteau.
Cousteau throws an elbow but it misses.

Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cousteau tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Cousteau tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Cousteau misses.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cousteau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cousteau blocks a leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Cousteau saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.

Sackett gets tackled into the cage by Cousteau. Cousteau maintains the clinch.

Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cousteau shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cousteau.
Cousteau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cousteau throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Cousteau tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cousteau checks a leg kick.
Good work by Cousteau as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett throws a body punch but Cousteau moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Sackett throws a hook but Cousteau avoids it easily.
Cousteau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett tries to work over Cousteau's front leg with a kick but Cousteau checks it.
Sackett clobbers Cousteau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sackett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cousteau throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Cousteau misses the shot to the body.
Cousteau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
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!
Cousteau looks to land a combination. Sackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cousteau throws out a powerful jab.

Cousteau rushes Sackett and presses him up against the cage.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Cousteau is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Cousteau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.
Cousteau throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cousteau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cousteau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Cousteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cousteau.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Cousteau's torso.
Cousteau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sackett rather than just go for the knockout.
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cousteau goes for a double leg but Sackett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sackett continues to drive forward.

Cousteau darts in and clinches Sackett up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cousteau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cousteau.
Cousteau goes for a double leg but Sackett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sackett continues to drive forward.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Sackett motions for Cousteau to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cousteau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cousteau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cousteau takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.

Cousteau has Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cousteau misses with a punch to the body.
Cousteau lands a nice knee to the body.
Cousteau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cousteau lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Cousteau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cousteau obliges.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.

Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cousteau has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cousteau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Cousteau flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Cousteau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cousteau tries to clinch up.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Cousteau off balance momentarily.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cousteau misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett looks for the body kick but Cousteau saw that one coming.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a body punch but Cousteau moves out of range.
A head kick by Cousteau misses
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cousteau scoring well with a low kick there.
Cousteau throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Cousteau staying out of range there.
Sackett checks a low kick from Cousteau.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Cousteau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sackett's knee momentarily.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cousteau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett misses the jab.
A slow jab from Cousteau misses its intended target.
Jacques Cousteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cousteau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Cousteau.
Cousteau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Cousteau tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Cousteau stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cousteau throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Cousteau.
Galloway Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Cousteau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Cousteau moves away and avoids it.
Cousteau checks the leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Cousteau with an uppercut!
Sackett tests Cousteau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cousteau misses with a leg kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cousteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sackett wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings for the body but Cousteau moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cousteau! But no joy.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Cousteau moves away and avoids it.
Cousteau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Cousteau misses with a hook.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice jab there from Cousteau.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Cousteau darts in trying to clinch
and Cousteau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cousteau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cousteau throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cousteau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cousteau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cousteau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Cousteau.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Cousteau checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Cousteau avoids it.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cousteau. Cousteau obviously looking to wear him down.
Cousteau moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Cousteau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cousteau misses with a low kick.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cousteau.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Cousteau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cousteau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cousteau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cousteau misses with a straight left.
A jab from Cousteau finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Cousteau pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cousteau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sackett's guard.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cousteau's guard.

Sackett trying to control but Cousteau is working from the bottom.
Sackett wanted to stand there but Cousteau had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sackett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cousteau is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cousteau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cousteau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sackett tries to stand but Cousteau is controlling from the bottom.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Cousteau keeps moving.
Cousteau is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau has a closed guard, preventing Sackett from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sackett trying to control but Cousteau is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cousteau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cousteau crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Cousteau gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Cousteau manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cousteau throws a body shot but no joy.
Cousteau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Cousteau tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Cousteau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sackett tries to avoid it but Cousteau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sackett to the ground. Sackett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Cousteau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Cousteau avoided it.
Cousteau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cousteau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cousteau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Cousteau blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cousteau checks a leg kick.
Cousteau tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Cousteau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacques Cousteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cousteau throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cousteau.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Cousteau should have avoided that one.
Sackett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cousteau.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau.
Cousteau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cousteau darts in trying to clinch
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cousteau.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cousteau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Galloway Sackett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galloway Sackett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raimundo Sobral told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Turner
vs
Sobral

180 cm
26
190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
202 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

GREEN!160

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sobral!
Sobral ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Sobral tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sobral.
Turner avoids the head kick by Sobral.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sobral looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Sobral throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobral closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobral manages to avoid it.

Sobral closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turner did well to prevent Sobral getting side control.

Turner kicks off Sobral and gets to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Sobral let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobral jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Sobral.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobral.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Sobral manages to avoid it.
Turner with a jab.
Sobral tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sobral throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Sobral goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sobral feints and as Turner raises his hands in defense, Sobral changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobral not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turner controls Sobral momentarily but Sobral frees himself.
Sobral advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raimundo Sobral!
A victorious Raimundo Sobral 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
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Scarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer has chosen Satyricon - K.I.N.G. as his entrance music. Wolfram Stelzer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Scarface
vs
Stelzer

183 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
29
168 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dexter Scarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelzer fails to land the takedown.
Scarface leaves Stelzer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scarface with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scarface throws a shot to the body.
Scarface just misses with a punch to the body.
Stelzer with the counter takedown but Scarface avoids it easily.
Scarface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scarface throws a body punch but Stelzer moves out of range.
Scarface connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stelzer momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer cracks Scarface with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scarface just misses with a punch to the body.
Stelzer slips a jab and a cross from Scarface.
Scarface misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
Some wild striking there from Scarface.
A shot to the liver by Stelzer. Beautiful body shot.
Stelzer connects with a right hand. Scarface shakes it off.
A combination from Scarface does no damage.
And Stelzer tries to counter it with a takedown but Scarface pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stelzer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stelzer avoids the body shot from Scarface.
Stelzer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stelzer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stelzer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scarface.

It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stelzer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarface doesn't seem bothered though.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stelzer lands a right hook to the body.
Scarface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelzer misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarface misses the target.
Stelzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarface.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stelzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarface misses with a series of wild punches.
Stelzer cracks Scarface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarface looks to score with a jab to the body but Stelzer is just out of range.
Scarface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scarface throws the left hand but Stelzer avoids the punch easily.
Stelzer throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface throws a right hand that Stelzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelzer also avoids with ease.
Stelzer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface looks to land a combination. Stelzer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scarface throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stelzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Stelzer scores with a jab to the head.
Stelzer throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface throws a jab when Stelzer was well out of range.
Stelzer digs a good body shot into Scarface's ribs.
Stelzer avoids the body shot from Scarface.
A lazy left from Scarface finds it's target.
Stelzer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scarface sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scarface circles away.
Stelzer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scarface fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Stelzer's shoulder, as Stelzer tries to avoid the shot.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Scarface on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stelzer throws an off balance right hand
and Scarface counters with a two punch combo.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scarface misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarface scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Scarface. Those never looked like landing.
Stelzer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck for Stelzer with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stelzer gets a double leg takedown into Scarface's guard.
Scarface keeping full guard, as Stelzer tries to pass.
Scarface wants to stand up but Stelzer is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stelzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarface digs a good body shot into Stelzer's ribs.
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scarface but Scarface pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from Scarface misses its target.
Scarface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stelzer dips to his left and cracks Scarface with an uppercut!
Dexter Scarface is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Stelzer gets a double leg takedown into Scarface's guard.

Scarface manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Scarface breaks the clinch.
Stelzer throws out a loose jab but Scarface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface misses with a double jab.
Dexter Scarface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarface lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stelzer circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Stelzer catches Scarface right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Scarface misses.
Stelzer's corner calls for a 1-2. Stelzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scarface throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice jab there from Scarface.
Stelzer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarface misses the target.
Stelzer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scarface defends it well.
Scarface throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stelzer.
Stelzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stelzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stelzer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarface.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarface lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Stelzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarface swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scarface on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Stelzer as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Stelzer.
Scarface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stelzer.
Scarface throws a left and a right that both miss

and Stelzer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scarface!

Scarface sneaks out the side door and pushes Stelzer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Stelzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarface. Stelzer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stelzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
Stelzer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scarface swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stelzer lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Scarface there.
Stelzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelzer throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarface walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Stelzer misses the target.
Stelzer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scarface misses with a double jab.
Stelzer swings for the body but Scarface moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarface throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
Scarface is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelzer can do to turn this around?
Stelzer lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Scarface does no damage.
Stelzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Stelzer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Scarface misses.
Scarface misses the jab.
Stelzer dives in and grabs Scarface's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scarface pushes down on Stelzer's head and hops out.
Scarface fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stelzer thuds a left hand into Scarface's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Stelzer.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
Stelzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stelzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stelzer digs a good hook to Scarface's body.
Scarface avoids the body shot from Stelzer.
Donk. Stelzer catches Scarface right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Scarface lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stelzer doesn't seem phased though.
Stelzer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarface takes one to the side of the head.
Scarface misses with a looping right.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer takes a swing at Scarface's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Scarface was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stelzer.
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stelzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Scarface looks to land a combination. Stelzer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stelzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarface paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarface scores with a body shot.
Stelzer cracks Scarface with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stelzer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stelzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarface comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Stelzer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarface.
Stelzer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scarface misses with a looping left.
Stelzer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scarface throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarface fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stelzer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wolfram Stelzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stelzer throws out the jab.
Scarface misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stelzer.
Scarface looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
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!
Stelzer moves out of range as Scarface strikes.
Stelzer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stelzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stelzer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Scarface misses.
Scarface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scarface connects with a body shot that sends Stelzer's belly button to the back.
Scarface shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stelzer eats them both and turns towards Scarface to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scarface throws a series of punches but Stelzer avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface throws a one two combo.
Scarface drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stelzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface misses with a few strikes there.
Dexter Scarface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarface uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stelzer.
Scarface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stelzer moves away.
Stelzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Stelzer digs a good hook to Scarface's body.
Scarface throws a jab when Stelzer was well out of range.
Scarface fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stelzer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stelzer throws a hook but Scarface avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarface scores with a jab to the body.
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scarface as he avoids it easily.
Stelzer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarface to score with a decent uppercut.
Scarface lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Scarface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stelzer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stelzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Stelzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
And Stelzer tries to counter it with a takedown but Scarface pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scarface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stelzer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Scarface.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Scarface showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scarface 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Scarface!
A very excited looking Dexter Scarface made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stirling's choice of entrance music: Endgestalt - Sturmkrieger. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Parker
vs
Stirling

185 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alastair Stirling!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirling takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Alastair Stirling has been cut.
Stirling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stirling's sensitive parts.
Parker misses with the combination.

Parker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stirling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parker is in Stirling's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stirling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym of the Gods that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stirling is pulling down on Parker's head to control his posture.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stirling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stirling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Stirling is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Stirling feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stirling stands and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stirling working the head and body with strikes.
Parker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stirling.
Parker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stirling off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parker tightening his grip on Stirling, looking for the choke.

Parker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Stirling showing good submission defense here.

Parker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stirling has his hands clasped together around Parker's back. He's all about the action.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Stirling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

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.
Parker stalling.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Stirling is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alastair Stirling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Parker forces Stirling back against the cage and clinches.

Parker breaks the clinch.
Stirling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Stirling and Parker goes tumbling to the canvas! Stirling follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

It looks like Peter Parker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stirling.
Parker moves into full guard.
Stirling advances position into side control!
Stirling scores with punches from side control.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stirling scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Parker to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Parker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Stirling are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stirling wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Stirling scoring with punches from side control.
Stirling throwing strikes but Parker manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

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.
Stirling is not content to let Parker control the position.

Parker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stirling to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parker.

Parker lands a left and a right that send Stirling crashing to the mat, dazed. Parker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A jab from Stirling misses.
Stirling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker thumps Stirling with a low kick.

Oooh a lovely combination from Stirling sends Parker down but not out. Stirling dives into side control looking to finish.

Parker is rocked!
Stirling cracks Parker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stirling immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Parker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stirling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alastair Stirling!
Alastair Stirling is the new welterweight champion!
Alastair Stirling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nukem
vs
Vilenius

193 cm
25
246 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

193 cm
31
265 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilenius.
Vilenius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nukem connects with a solid leg kick.
Nukem throws a head kick but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Asko Vilenius has been cut.
Nukem misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Nukem.
Vilenius throws a hook but Nukem blocks it.
Vilenius moves out of range of the body kick from Nukem.
Nukem misses with a looping right.
Vilenius looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range.
Nukem tried to score with a low kick but Vilenius checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nukem, as that shot connected.
Nukem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilenius's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilenius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nukem scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem misses with a wild body shot.
Nukem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Vilenius to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nukem.
Nukem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilenius's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vilenius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vilenius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vilenius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nukem.
Nukem misses with a takedown attempt
and Vilenius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilenius.
Nukem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilenius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nukem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vilenius misses the body punch
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Nukem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilenius manages to avoid it.
Nukem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nukem scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem slips a jab from Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem misses with a straight right.
Vilenius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nukem throws a big counter combination but Vilenius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vilenius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vilenius swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vilenius backs up against the cage.
Nukem throws a body shot but no joy.
Nukem throws a sloppy head kick and Vilenius moves out of range easily.
Vilenius blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nukem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nukem throws an overhand right that lands on Vilenius's shoulder, as Vilenius tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilenius! But no joy.
No joy there for Nukem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vilenius misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Nukem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilenius manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Vilenius misses
and Nukem counters with a leg kick.
Nukem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vilenius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nukem slips under a jab.
Vilenius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nukem. Nukem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vilenius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vilenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nukem in his tracks.
Nukem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilenius.
Vilenius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilenius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nukem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nukem connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem connects with a crisp jab.
Vilenius misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Vilenius there.
An inside leg kick lands from Nukem.
Vilenius throws a sloppy body shot
and Nukem counters with a straight right hand.
Nukem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nukem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nukem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nukem catches Vilenius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilenius swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilenius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nukem throws a low kick, looking for Vilenius's leg but Vilenius calmly moves out of range.
Vilenius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asko Vilenius's cut.
That's time! Nukem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nukem misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem.
A head kick from Nukem lands but Vilenius takes it in his stride.
Vilenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Vilenius slips under a jab from Nukem.
Vilenius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nukem. Nukem obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Nukem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vilenius might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nukem has got the better of the exchanges.
Vilenius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius misses the body punch

and Nukem moves into the clinch.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilenius can do to turn this around?

Nukem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Nukem lands.
Nukem misses with a looping right.
Vilenius with the counter takedown but Nukem avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilenius.
Nukem throws a head kick but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius misses with a shot to the body
and Nukem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilenius blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nukem tests Vilenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Nukem moves out of range as Vilenius strikes.
Nukem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vilenius throws a shot from downtown. Nukem moves away and avoids it.
Vilenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Nukem cracks Vilenius with an open hand slap.
Nukem's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Vilenius scores with a punch to the head.
Nukem scores with a head kick.
Vilenius missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilenius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilenius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nukem moves away.
Vilenius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nukem on the side of the head.
Vilenius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Vilenius does it's job there.
Vilenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nukem throws a leg kick which misses Vilenius's front leg but catches the back leg as Vilenius tries to avoid it.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Vilenius blocks a jab.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilenius throws a right hand that misses
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
Nukem throws a lazy right hand but Vilenius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nukem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem misses with a low kick.
Nukem misses with a leg kick
and Vilenius counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilenius checks a leg kick.
Nukem misses with a head kick.
Nukem throws a low kick, looking for Vilenius's leg but Vilenius calmly moves out of range.
Vilenius looks to land a right hand but Nukem moved out of range.
Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilenius blocks a leg kick.
Vilenius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut. Nukem saw that one coming.
Nukem is looking for a counter combo.
Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far.
Nukem throws a hook but Vilenius blocks it.
Vilenius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nukem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vilenius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilenius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vilenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nukem.
Vilenius throws a hook but Nukem avoids it easily.
Vilenius thuds a left hand into Nukem's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nukem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Nukem moved out of range nicely.
Vilenius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Nukem half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nukem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilenius.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nukem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Nukem moved out of range nicely.
Nukem misses with a combination
and Nukem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Asko Vilenius'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. And we move into the final round!

Vilenius defending well as Nukem loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nukem.
Nukem misses with a hook
enabling Vilenius to counter with a crisp jab.
Vilenius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nukem doesn't seem bothered though.
Vilenius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nukem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vilenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nukem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vilenius looks to land a right hand but Nukem moved out of range.
Nukem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius misses the shot to the body.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilenius thuds a left hand into Nukem's body.
Nukem missing with a left hand there. Vilenius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilenius misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nukem throws a low kick but Vilenius avoids it.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nukem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilenius on the side of the head.
Vilenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Nukem throws a big counter combination but Vilenius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nukem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nukem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nukem.
Nukem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilenius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nukem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nukem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nukem throws a lazy head kick
and Nukem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nukem pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vilenius back to the cage. Nukem follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilenius misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nukem misses.
Nukem misses with a hook.
Vilenius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Nukem moved out of range nicely.
Nukem looks to throw the jab but Vilenius is out of range.
Vilenius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Nukem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nukem showed some decent athleticism there.

Vilenius kicks off Nukem and gets to his feet.
Vilenius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vilenius lunges at Nukem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nukem's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius lands with a good body shot.
Nukem connects with a looping right hand.
Vilenius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nukem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Vilenius. That snapped Nukem's head back.
Vilenius slips under a jab from Nukem.
Vilenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nukem.
Vilenius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vilenius scores with a hook to the body. Nukem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilenius slips under a jab from Nukem.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good standup being displayed there by Nukem as he connects with a hook.
Nukem slaps away a takedown attempt from Vilenius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asko Vilenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem throws a front kick aimed at Vilenius's knee but Vilenius avoids it well.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut.
Vilenius throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range.
Vilenius lands a body shot.
Nukem moves out of range as Vilenius strikes.
Nukem misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Nukem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vilenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nukem counters with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nukem.
Vilenius blocks a leg kick.
Vilenius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asko Vilenius.
I think Nukem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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