I-109: Carroll v Shamrock PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yamada
vs
Battistoni

170 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

199 cm
27
212 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Battistoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battistoni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battistoni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battistoni scrambles back to his feet.
Yamada with a jab.
Yamada avoids the body shot from Battistoni.
Battistoni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamada avoids the body shot from Battistoni.
Battistoni throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Battistoni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Battistoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Battistoni ducks down to avoid it.
Battistoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.

Yamada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battistoni is controlling Yamada's trapped leg to prevent Yamada from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing that Yamada has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yamada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Battistoni is looking for a sweep. Yamada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battistoni keeping hold of Yamada's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada stalling.
Battistoni is looking to improve his position.
Yamada is thwarting Battistoni's attempts to control the position.
Yamada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Battistoni won't allow Yamada to pass to mount.
Battistoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Battistoni pushes Yamada off looking to stand but Yamada dives back in and keeps 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.
Yamada passes to side control.
Yamada is trying to move to mount but Battistoni reverses beautifully and ends up in Yamada's guard.

Yamada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Battistoni is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Sweat inform me that Battistoni has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Battistoni wants to get back to his feet.
Yamada trying to pass the guard but Battistoni defending well.
Yamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battistoni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamada.
Yamada frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Battistoni is looking to improve his position but Yamada isn't that keen on the idea.
Battistoni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Yamada connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yamada fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yamada misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yamada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Battistoni is looking to escape.
Yamada raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yamada jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Battistoni is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Battistoni and Yamada has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yamada trying to control the position but Battistoni is working away.
Check out the look on Yamada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Yamada seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Battistoni wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Battistoni is avoiding damage well.

Yamada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Battistoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Battistoni tries to bench press Yamada off him but Yamada keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Battistoni wants to slow Yamada down by chopping away at his legs.
Battistoni misses with a looping left.
Battistoni scores with a jab to the head.

Yamada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yamada trying to control the position but Battistoni is working away.

Yamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battistoni is trying to improve his position.
Yamada landing a few strikes.
Yamada is looking to take a break and control but Battistoni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Battistoni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yamada off and has taken his back!
Battistoni controlling well, preventing Yamada from escaping the position.
Yamada rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Battistoni is controlling the pace.
Yamada is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yamada 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.
Yamada is staying active underneath Battistoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keiichi Yamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battistoni content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamada 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.
Yamada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battistoni can do to turn this around?
Battistoni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Yamada has his foot on Battistoni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battistoni works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamada tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Yamada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Battistoni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Battistoni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Yamada working for a triangle but Battistoni defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Battistoni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Battistoni wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battistoni.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battistoni throws out a leg kick but Yamada moves out of range and Battistoni only half commits.
Battistoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Battistoni throws a hook but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Battistoni is just out of range.
Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battistoni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carson Battistoni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck for Yamada with that takedown attempt.
Battistoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battistoni scores with a hook.
Battistoni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Battistoni misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Battistoni misses.
Battistoni is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Battistoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Yamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battistoni.

Yamada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamada preventing the sweep.
Yamada lands a couple of elbows.
Yamada postures up.
Battistoni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamada manages to get himself to full guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!

Yamada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Battistoni defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Battistoni from controlling successfully.
Yamada wants to sweep here but Battistoni controlling him for the moment.
Battistoni controlling from the top position.
Battistoni wanted to stand there but Yamada had control of the position.
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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.
Battistoni trying to control from the bottom.
Yamada slips a nice elbow through Battistoni's hands, connecting with Battistoni's forehead.
Yamada working the head and body with strikes.
Battistoni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamada is working away from the top position though.
Battistoni tries to kick Yamada off but Yamada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Yamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Yamada is working for a submission of some sort.
Battistoni is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamada.
Yamada lands with a punch from half guard.

Battistoni makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Battistoni lands a lovely overhand right.
Carson Battistoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada misses with a hook. Battistoni ducked under it nicely.
Yamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Battistoni scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battistoni throws out the jab.
Battistoni lands with a hook. Yamada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Yamada with that takedown attempt.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut.
Yamada scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Yamada.
Battistoni misses with a straight left.
Yamada checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamada swings widly with a right hand
and Battistoni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battistoni moves away.

Yamada clinches up with Battistoni and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamada scores with a shoulder strike.
Battistoni lands a nice uppercut.

Battistoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battistoni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamada under the eye.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Battistoni keeps it at a distance.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Battistoni.
Yamada tries to clinch there but Battistoni circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carson Battistoni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Battistoni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson Battistoni!
Our winner, Carson Battistoni, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

Dicko
vs
Barbosa

170 cm
27
165 lbs
11 - 8 - 2

177 cm
27
160 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Dicko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicko misses with a wild body shot.
Dicko throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Dicko slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Dicko.
Dicko throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dicko.
Good leg kick by Barbosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dicko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dicko throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko with a hook.
Dicko moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Dicko throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Dicko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dicko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Dicko avoids it.
Barbosa with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Dicko ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Dicko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Dicko moved away.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa moves out of range as Dicko strikes.
Dicko looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dicko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dicko.
Dicko throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dicko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Dicko misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Dicko moves out of range.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dicko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dicko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dicko tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dicko misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Dicko.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Dicko moves out of range easily.
Dicko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dicko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dicko throws an off balance right hand
and Dicko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dicko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Dicko settles back down.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Dicko.
Barbosa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barbosa jabs at Dicko's body.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Dicko takes one to the chin there.
Dicko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dicko throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dicko.
Dicko throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Dicko swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dicko just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa throws a hook but Dicko avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dicko.
Dicko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Dicko avoids it.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dicko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Dicko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dicko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dicko's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Dicko slips the punch.
Dicko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Dicko's head back.

Dicko drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.

Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dicko momentarily.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Dicko wants to clinch.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Dicko lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Dicko's leg but Dicko calmly moves out of range.
Dicko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dicko throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dicko is out of range and Barbosa settles back down.
Dicko is looking for a counter combo.
Dicko slips a jab from Barbosa.
Dicko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barbosa sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicko avoids a kick to the body.
Dicko throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Dicko blocks the low kick.
Dicko misses with a body punch
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dicko misses with an uppercut.
Dicko throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Dicko moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Dicko misses.
Dicko moves out of range of the strikes.
Dicko throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dicko moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dicko misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Dicko is out of range.
Dicko cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicko connects with a body shot.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Dicko.

Dicko clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Dicko lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Dicko avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Dicko lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Dicko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbosa blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses.

Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Dicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a jab to Dicko's midsection.
Chico Dicko is winning the standup battle so far.
Dicko misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Dicko dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Dicko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicko misses the jab.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Dicko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dicko.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbosa.
Dicko feints a jab promting Barbosa to slip. Dicko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Dicko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dicko is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Dicko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dicko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Dicko.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dicko misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Dicko.
Dicko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dicko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa throws a hook but Dicko avoids it easily.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dicko's calf.
Dicko throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Dicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Dicko's head but Dicko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Dicko.
Good exchange - Dicko coming out on top.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Dicko checks it.
Dicko throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Dicko saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alfredo Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dicko checks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Dicko throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Dicko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab from Dicko.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Dicko.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dicko ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Dicko lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Dicko moves his leg out of the way.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dicko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Dicko.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Dicko counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chico Dicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dicko.
Dicko wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Dicko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dicko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Dicko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Dicko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Barbosa there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Dicko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dicko.
Dicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dicko moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dicko tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Donk. Barbosa catches Dicko right on the button with a cross.
Dicko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbosa misses with the body kick
and Dicko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Dicko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicko throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Dicko.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Dicko is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dicko, right into the meat.
Dicko throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Dicko lands.
That kick from Dicko tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa lands a head kick. Dicko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dicko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dicko moves away.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicko lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dicko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dicko avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barbosa thumps Dicko with a low kick.
Barbosa jabs at Dicko's body.
Dicko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Dicko moved out of range.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dicko.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Dicko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dicko throws a quick counter head kick but Barbosa was just out of range.
Dicko pushes Barbosa away with a front kick.
Dicko misses with the combination.

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 Chico Dicko.
Well Dicko 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chico Dicko!
Chico Dicko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Stand My Ground. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Shark
vs
Gun

197 cm
26
217 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

189 cm
27
220 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Conquer

Machiavelli Boutique
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gun clinches up against the cage.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Shark gets a clinch.
Shark stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Shark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow.
Shark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gun up against the cage.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Gun.

Shark gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Shark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gun uses from the top position.
Shark 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.
Gun is looking to stand up but Shark won't let him.
Shark seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun won't allow Shark to get back to his feet.

Gun gets to his feet - Shark follows without any prompting.

Gun closes the distance and clinches.
Gun lands a right hand.
Gun misses with some punches.
Shark has Gun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Shark gets control of Gun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Gun stands up and waves to Shark to follow him.
Gun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sharky Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark walks into a left hand.
Shark fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark has a takedown stuffed.
Gun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gun misses the jab.
Gun lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gun closes the distance and pushes Shark back into the cage.
Shark blocks an uppercut.
Gun scores with a shoulder strike.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
Shark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gun up against the cage.
Shark tries to pull guard but Gun won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.

Shark breaks from the clinch.
Shark dives in for a single leg takedown but Gun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shark pushes Gun up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun.

Shark breaks from the clinch.
Gun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machine Gun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Shark moves into the clinch successfully.
Gun's coach down at Heart Cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shark stalls.
Shark stalling in the clinch but Gun improves position.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
Shark is trying to pull guard but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Shark jumps guard but Gun stands there with Shark around his waist. Shark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gun. Those never looked like landing.
Gun just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShark.
Gun catches Shark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gun moves into the clinch successfully.
Shark is trying to pull guard but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Shark is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Gun gets underhooks to prevent Shark's takedown attempt.
Shark is trying to drag Gun to the mat but Gun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gun pulls his leg out and moves away.

Gun lands a big uppercut and Shark crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shark looks OK. Gun waves Shark back to his feet!

Shark is rocked!

Gun lands a big right hand that sends Shark crashing to the mat! Gun stays standing though and waves Shark back to his feet!
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shark walks straight into a right hand from Gun - that's dropped him! Gun jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shark from any more punishment! Shark complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Machine Gun!
After the fight, Machine Gun was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Santos
vs
Fardy

195 cm
28
203 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a leg kick but Fardy moved away.
Fardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fardy throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Fardy breaks away and moves out of range.
Santos thows a body kick. Fardy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice cross by Fardy.
Fardy scores with a shot to the body.
Fardy looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Fardy manages to avoid it.
Fardy looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fardy.
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santos scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Fardy.
Fardy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

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

Santos is rocked!
Fardy lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Santos up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fardy from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Santos's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Fardy!
An out of breath Josh Fardy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Trzcinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rockin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trzcinski comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Do Ya Thang. Robbie Rockin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Trzcinski
vs
Rockin

184 cm
26
184 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

179 cm
27
175 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Trzcinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Rockin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trzcinski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rockin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trzcinski ducks under a wild hook from Rockin.
Trzcinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trzcinski moves away.
Nice shot lands for Rockin.
Rockin misses with an uppercut.

Rockin gets tackled into the cage by Trzcinski. Trzcinski maintains the clinch.
Rockin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trzcinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trzcinski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rockin scores with a shot to the side of Trzcinski's head.

It looks like Daniel Trzcinski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockin misses with some punches.
Rockin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trzcinski backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockin has a couple of punches blocked by Trzcinski.
Rockin is working Trzcinski over against the cage.
Rockin tries a body shot but Trzcinski blocks it.
Rockin throws a head punch that misses.
Rockin misses with some punches.
Trzcinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rockin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rockin can't find room to land a body shot as Trzcinski controls the action.
Rockin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockin lands a body shot.
Rockin lands a left hand.
Rockin lands a left hand.
Rockin looking to throw knees to the head but Trzcinski is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Rockin.

Rockin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockin, right into the meat.

Trzcinski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Rockin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trzcinski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rockin blocks it with crossed arms.
Trzcinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rockin misses with a body punch.
Trzcinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rockin's face.

It looks like Robbie Rockin has been cut.
Rockin misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trzcinski misses with some punches.
Trzcinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockin working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzcinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockin tries to work over Trzcinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trzcinski backwards.
Rockin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockin.
Rockin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trzcinski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rockin can turn it around.
Trzcinski slows down the pace here.
A short right from Rockin.
Trzcinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trzcinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockin avoids the damage to the body.
Rockin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trzcinski's elbow.
Rockin can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Rockin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockin feints and then cracks Trzcinski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trzcinski down.
Rockin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trzcinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rockin misses with a head kick.
Rockin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trzcinski.
Trzcinski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockin misses with a low kick.
Trzcinski lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rockin doesn't manage to clinch there - Trzcinski circles away.
Rockin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trzcinski.
Trzcinski half committed to a counter leg kick.

Rockin has closed the distance and engaged Trzcinski in a clinch.
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!
Rockin misses with a punch to the body.
Rockin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Rockin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Rockin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rockin scores with a hook.
Rockin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trzcinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockin.
Trzcinski takes one to the chin there.
Trzcinski thumps Rockin with a low kick.
Rockin throws a sloppy head kick
and Trzcinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rockin thinking.
Rockin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockin throws a shot from downtown. Trzcinski moves away and avoids it.
Rockin misses with a straight left.
Trzcinski is looking to counter the offense by Rockin and move into the clinch.
Rockin looks to land a body kick but Trzcinski moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Rockin is predictable there
and Trzcinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trzcinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockin.
Rockin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Trzcinski pushes Rockin up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trzcinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockin lands an uppercut.
Trzcinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trzcinski has Rockin pressed against the cage.
Rockin misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rockin throws a punch but it's blocked by Trzcinski.
Rockin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trzcinski blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trzcinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trzcinski's elbow.
Trzcinski working Rockin over with knees to the body.
Rockin stalling.
Trzcinski lands an uppercut.
Trzcinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rockin tries to work over Trzcinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trzcinski.
A head punch on the inside from Rockin fails to land.
Rockin misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rockin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trzcinski's calf.
Rockin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trzcinski blocks a head kick by Rockin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Trzcinski.
Rockin scores with the left hand. Trzcinski knows he should have avoided that one.
Trzcinski throws a looping overhand right but Rockin ducks down to avoid it.
Trzcinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trzcinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trzcinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockin.
Trzcinski moves forwards but Rockin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rockin ducks under a wild hook from Trzcinski.
Rockin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trzcinski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rockin misses with a low kick.
Rockin looks to throw a body kick
and Trzcinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockin is looking to slow Trzcinski down with leg kicks.
Trzcinski tries to land a front kick but Rockin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Rockin misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trzcinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockin tries to close the distance and clinch but Trzcinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trzcinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rockin throws a hook to the side of Trzcinski's head but Trzcinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trzcinski clobbers Rockin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rockin throws a shot to the body.
Rockin throws out a loose jab but Trzcinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockin tries to score with a low kick but Trzcinski moves his leg out of the way.
Trzcinski throws a right and a left that Rockin avoids nicely.
Rockin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rockin just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockin.
Rockin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trzcinski.
Rockin throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Rockin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rockin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trzcinski.
Good leg kick by Rockin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trzcinski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rockin.
Trzcinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockin.
A bone on bone clash there as Trzcinski blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trzcinski.
Trzcinski moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trzcinski is able to avoid easily.
Trzcinski scores with a kick to the body.
Rockin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trzcinski blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trzcinski is looking to clinch but Rockin is avoiding it.
Trzcinski blocks a jab.
Trzcinski throws a series of punches but Rockin moves out of range.
Rockin lands with a nice body punch.
Rockin blocks the body kick.
Rockin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rockin throws a nice head kick!
Rockin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trzcinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Robbie Rockin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockin motions for Trzcinski to come forward. Rockin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rockin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockin lands a nice shot to the body.
Trzcinski misses with a body shot.

Rockin clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trzcinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Robbie Rockin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trzcinski is struggling to control the position.
Rockin misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Trzcinski.
Trzcinski is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Rockin.
Rockin struggles to land a body shot inside as Trzcinski controls his hands.
Trzcinski blocks a body shot from Rockin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockin has a couple of punches blocked by Trzcinski.
Rockin working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Rockin.
A short right from Rockin.
Rockin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockin struggles to land a body shot inside as Trzcinski controls his hands.
Trzcinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockin's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trzcinski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trzcinski stalling in the clinch.
Daniel Trzcinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trzcinski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trzcinski.
Trzcinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trzcinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockin misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Rockin breaks from the clinch.
Rockin looks to throw the jab but Trzcinski is out of range.
Daniel Trzcinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Trzcinski lands but Rockin takes it in his stride.
Rockin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockin tries to clinch up.
Trzcinski avoids the head kick by Rockin.
It looked like Trzcinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rockin misses with a shot to the body

and Trzcinski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rockin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockin scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Rockin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Rockin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Rockin!
A very excited looking Robbie Rockin 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Graveyard Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ghost might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Howlin Wolf- Smokestack Lightening. The Beast will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ghost
vs
Beast

180 cm
34
192 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

195 cm
25
203 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Graveyard Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast misses with a leg kick

and Ghost counters with a shoot takedown. Beast fights it but they end up in guard.
Ghost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghost.

Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Ghost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ghost throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ghost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beast is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Ghost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beast is aware though and is defending well.
Beast wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
Beast stays in close to Ghost's body and controls the position.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghost is retaining full guard.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Ghost throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ghost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there.

Ghost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

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

Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Beast defends easily.
Beast advances position into side control!

Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beast's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beast frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Beast with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ghost is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghost is squirming around, avoiding Beast's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast avoids the attempt from Ghost to control.
Beast trying to control but Ghost is having none of it.
Ghost tries to hold on but Beast postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghost regains half guard.
Ghost tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beast has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Beast.

Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ghost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ghost tries to bench press Beast off him but Beast keeps the position.

Beast is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beast swings around for an armbar but Ghost sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beast's guard.
Ghost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beast pulls Ghost in close to his closed guard and prevents Ghost from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghost's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghost throwing strikes but missing.
Ghost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghost throwing strikes but missing.
Beast keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
Ghost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghost passes Beast's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghost is thwarting Beast's attempts to control the position.
Beast has hold of Ghost's hands but Ghost slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghost.
Ghost prevents Beast from improving his position.
Ghost trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast taking some punishment here, with Ghost in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ghost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Ghost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ghost lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beast is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghost's back!

Beast has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ghost has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Beast sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ghost taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Beast!
During a confident post fight interview, The Beast thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotus Suzinuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Jackson- I'm the Man. Suzinuki has chosen LL Cool J -Momma said knock you out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitchell
vs
Suzinuki

185 cm
25
184 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

182 cm
27
177 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lotus Suzinuki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mitchell closes the distance and pushes Suzinuki back into the cage.
A short right from Suzinuki.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suzinuki taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Suzinuki - that landed with a thud.
Suzinuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mitchell up against the cage.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Suzinuki avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitchell.
Suzinuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suzinuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suzinuki is looking to control Mitchell's arms but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suzinuki has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mitchell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzinuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suzinuki misses with a punch on the inside.
Suzinuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suzinuki lands a right hand.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzinuki avoids it.
Suzinuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell pushes Suzinuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzinuki looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suzinuki's elbow.
Mitchell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suzinuki backwards.
Mitchell lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suzinuki lands a shoulder strike.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suzinuki is pushing Mitchell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Suzinuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Suzinuki controls the action.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suzinuki looks winded!
A short uppercut from Mitchell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suzinuki prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands an elbow just above Suzinuki 's eye.
A short right from Mitchell on the inside.
Suzinuki avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Suzinuki controls his hands.
Suzinuki just leaning against Mitchell, taking a breather.
Mitchell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suzinuki backwards.
Mitchell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suzinuki backwards.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Suzinuki blocks it.
Suzinuki presses Mitchell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suzinuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Suzinuki controls the action.
I was talking to Mitchell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Mitchell.
Nice body punch from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzinuki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body.
Suzinuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Mitchell pushes Suzinuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mitchell.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suzinuki is defending well for now.
Suzinuki avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.
Suzinuki blocking some punches.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Suzinuki controls his hands.
Suzinuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitchell misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mitchell.
Suzinuki prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell works on Suzinuki's body with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Suzinuki controls the action.
Mitchell cracks Suzinuki with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suzinuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mitchell.
A right hand to the body from Mitchell.
Mitchell looking to throw knees to the head but Suzinuki is blocking nicely.
Mitchell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Suzinuki avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Suzinuki avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzinuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mitchell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suzinuki was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mitchell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Suzinuki is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzinuki keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suzinuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzinuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Suzinuki trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suzinuki motions for Mitchell to come forward. Suzinuki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Malcolm Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Suzinuki shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suzinuki takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell feinted with a counter takedown.

Mitchell gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suzinuki avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell tries to work over Suzinuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzinuki avoids the damage to the body.
Suzinuki prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Suzinuki avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.
Suzinuki lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Suzinuki controls his hands.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malcolm Mitchell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mitchell lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzinuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the side of Suzinuki's head.
Suzinuki tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Suzinuki stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Suzinuki controls the action.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suzinuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body.
Suzinuki prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Suzinuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suzinuki prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Suzinuki controls the action.
Suzinuki prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Suzinuki is looking to control Mitchell's arms but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suzinuki has his back to the cage.
A short right from Suzinuki.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Suzinuki controls his hands.
Suzinuki blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell presses Suzinuki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suzinuki is breathing heavily.
Mitchell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzinuki.
Mitchell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suzinuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Suzinuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzinuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mitchell obliges.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell lands with a light punch inside.
Mitchell is leaning against Suzinuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mitchell tries to work over Suzinuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell pushes Suzinuki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suzinuki taking a breather.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suzinuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Suzinuki seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Suzinuki.
Mitchell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Mitchell has Suzinuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Suzinuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suzinuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitchell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suzinuki backwards.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Suzinuki controls the action.
Suzinuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suzinuki lands a left hand.
Suzinuki avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzinuki blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suzinuki's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mitchell.
Suzinuki can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Suzinuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzinuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Suzinuki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzinuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suzinuki backwards.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suzinuki's elbow.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suzinuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitchell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Suzinuki avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Mitchell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Suzinuki blocks it.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Suzinuki blocks it.
Suzinuki working aggressively here.
Suzinuki avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.
Mitchell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzinuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suzinuki is defending well for now.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Suzinuki is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of Suzinuki backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
Suzinuki tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzinuki misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suzinuki is defending well for now.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzinuki avoids it.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Suzinuki blocks it.
Mitchell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzinuki.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzinuki.
Malcolm Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suzinuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzinuki misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Suzinuki back against the cage.
Suzinuki misses with the head strike.
Suzinuki misses with the head strike.
Suzinuki tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lotus Suzinuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzinuki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suzinuki cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Suzinuki blocks it.
Suzinuki misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suzinuki misses with a punch to the body.
Suzinuki can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Suzinuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suzinuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Suzinuki misses with a punch to the body.
Suzinuki misses with a punch to the body.
Suzinuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suzinuki tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Suzinuki back against the cage.
Suzinuki misses with a body punch.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Mitchell!
Malcolm Mitchell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Lotus Suzinuki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess it's time to start training again, no more hanging out taking bong rips at home. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Congo
vs
Mason

180 cm
33
183 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

180 cm
27
174 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Machiavelli Boutique
Supreme Nutrition

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Congo.

Mason clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Congo tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
A short right from Congo on the inside.
Congo lands a body shot.
Congo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Congo misses with an elbow strike.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Congo blocking some punches.
Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Congo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Congo gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Congo on the inside.
Congo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Congo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Congo lands with a right to the head.
Congo tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason prevents a body shot from Congo.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Congo.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Congo lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Congo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mason's brow.
Congo pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Congo.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Congo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
Congo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Congo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason working aggressively here.
Congo takes a shot to the head.
Congo lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Congo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mason looks winded!
Congo gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Congo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Congo.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Mason blocking some punches.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Congo.
A right handed body shot lands from Congo.
Congo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Congo letting Mason take a breather here.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Mason cracks Congo with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Congo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Mason wants to counter the offense by Congo and move into the clinch position.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Congo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason lands a head kick!
Congo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mason lands a two punch combo.
Congo scores with a punch to the head.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Congo is looking to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch.
Mason throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Congo.

Congo forces Mason back against the cage and clinches.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andokuhle Congo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason is struggling to control the position.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Congo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mason's efforts to push away.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with some punches.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Congo pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Congo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Congo throws a head punch that misses.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason blocking some punches.
Congo tries a knee to the head but Mason blocks it.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Mason misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Mason avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo lands a left hand.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason is stalling here.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocking some punches.
Congo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mason rushes Congo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.

Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Congo checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Congo misses the shot to the body.
Mason scores with a hook.

Congo moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason stalling in the clinch but Congo improves position.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Congo misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Congo's head.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Congo up against the cage.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Congo misses with some punches.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Congo tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason prevents a body shot from Congo.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Congo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Congo.
Mason trying to stall but Congo improves his position.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason blocks a body shot from Congo.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Congo - that landed with a thud.
Congo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
A short left from Congo.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Mason pushes Congo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Congo.
Congo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Congo is keeping busy.
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo lands with a left to the head.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Congo.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Congo.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Congo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mason's brow.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Congo misses with some punches.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Congo tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andokuhle Congo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Congo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andokuhle Congo!
An out of breath Andokuhle Congo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pika Chu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gotta Catch Em All. Belliveau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We will rock you kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chu
vs
Belliveau

185 cm
26
193 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

185 cm
29
195 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London
DC Unrivaled

Spartan Nutrition
MMA Hype Apparel

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pika Chu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belliveau has closed the distance and engaged Chu in a clinch.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau pushes Chu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chu.
Chu working aggressively here.

Chu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chu blocks the body kick.
Belliveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belliveau slips a straight right by Chu.
Chu swings widly with a right hand
and Belliveau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Belliveau drops Chu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chu looks back up at him and smiles so Belliveau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chu cracks Belliveau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chu moves out of range as Belliveau throws a body kick.
Belliveau throws the kick towards the body but Chu avoids it.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chu was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
It looked like Chu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pika Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau blocks a low kick nicely.
Chu missing with a left hand there. Belliveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chu connects with an inside leg kick.
Chu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chu looks to score with a jab to the body but Belliveau is just out of range.
Belliveau drops Chu with a naaaaasty hook - Chu is in real trouble here! Belliveau dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Belliveau!
Steve Belliveau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carroll comes to the cage accompanied by Horse Outside. Johnny Shamrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carroll
vs
Shamrock

191 cm
25
179 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

177 cm
26
182 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London
MMA Hype Apparel

DC Unrivaled
Spartan Nutrition

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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Carroll!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Carroll.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Carroll with a jab.
Carroll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Carroll is having none of it.
Carroll keeps the fight on the outside.
Carroll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carroll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carroll with a nice cross.
Carroll slips under a jab.
Carroll blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
Carroll jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Carroll back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carroll throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carroll.
Shamrock tries to work over Carroll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carroll.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carroll lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Carroll swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Carroll.
Carroll can't break the clinch.
Carroll lands a body shot.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carroll digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Carroll.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carroll.
Carroll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carroll swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carroll lands with a short shot to the head.
Carroll working aggressively here.
Carroll lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Carroll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carroll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carroll lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carroll misses with the head strike.
Carroll pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carroll.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Carroll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carroll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carroll's elbow.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Carroll's ribcage. Carroll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.

Carroll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock walks straight into a right hand from Carroll - that's dropped him! Carroll jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shamrock from any more punishment! Shamrock complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andy Carroll!
Andy Carroll is the new welterweight champion!
Andy Carroll spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.