Highland Games 136 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsau Tsetsku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alla Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsetsku comes to the cage accompanied by Paula Seling & Ovi - Miracle. Alla Akbar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tsetsku
vs
Akbar

185 cm
26
187 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
192 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsau Tsetsku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alla Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsetsku scores with a jab to the body.
Akbar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tsetsku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akbar is trying to push Tsetsku away but Tsetsku has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tsetsku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Akbar on the inside.
Tsetsku just leaning against Akbar, taking a breather.
Tsetsku blocking some punches.
Akbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akbar lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tsetsku.
Akbar is trying to force a seperation but Tsetsku has the dominant position.
Akbar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsetsku tries a body shot but Akbar blocks it.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsetsku lands a right hand.
Tsetsku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akbar up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tsetsku.
Tsetsku lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsetsku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsetsku scores with a nice hook to the head.

Akbar is rocked!

Tsetsku drops Akbar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Akbar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Akbar is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsetsku finish him?
Tsetsku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akbar.
Still in the clinch, Tsetsku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsetsku throws a head punch that misses.
Tsetsku lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Tsetsku.
Akbar tries to break free but Tsetsku pushes him back against the cage.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsetsku lands a hook that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tsetsku scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsetsku.
Akbar misses with a body punch.
Tsetsku pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tsetsku.
Akbar looks winded!
Akbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsetsku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Tsetsku throws a big uppercut that drops Akbar! More strikes from Tsetsku and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Akbar lies dazed against the cage as Tsetsku celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsau Tsetsku!
In his post fight interview, Tsau Tsetsku gave a big smile as he said 'Eu va conduce România din nou!'.

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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Peso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Jovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovi has chosen Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Johnny Peso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonathan Jovi's chin.

Peso
vs
Jovi

176 cm
27
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Peso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Jovi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jovi looks to throw the jab but Peso is out of range.
Jovi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnny Peso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peso seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jovi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Peso.

Peso cracks Jovi with an uppercut from hell and Jovi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Peso's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Jovi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peso loads up on a big left hand. Jovi felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Peso looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jovi can't hide his disappointment, as Peso celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Peso!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Rogowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Nunes
vs
Rogowski

185 cm
27
197 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
190 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vicente Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Rogowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogowski closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Rogowski pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Rogowski manages to avoid it.
Rogowski has his takedown stuffed
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
Nunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Rogowski misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vicente Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Rogowski.
Rogowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Robert Rogowski has been cut.
Rogowski darts in looking for a takedown but Nunes gets double underhooks and turns Rogowski into the cage.
Nunes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely.
It looked like Nunes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogowski with a poor takedown
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Rogowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Rogowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nunes did well to prevent Rogowski getting side control.
Nunes is trying to stand.
Nunes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nunes tries to get out of the position.
Nunes is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is refusing to be controlled, as Rogowski sits in half guard.
Rogowski trying to mount his opponent but Nunes defends it.
Rogowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nunes is refusing to be controlled, as Rogowski sits in half guard.

Rogowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunes keeps working.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes has his hands clasped together around Rogowski's back. He's all about the action.
Rogowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogowski trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nunes's head.
Rogowski trying to control from half guard but Nunes is working away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogowski fails with the takedown
and Nunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogowski shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rogowski misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogowski with a poor takedown
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Rogowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogowski looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogowski misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Rogowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rogowski shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogowski thinking.
Rogowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nunes but Nunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nunes counters with a nice body shot.
Vicente Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Rogowski.
Rogowski with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogowski tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogowski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogowski fails with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.

Rogowski is rocked!
Rogowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nunes counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vicente Nunes!

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hype
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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Seppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (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.

Seppi
vs
Lopez

185 cm
26
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
187 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Seppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seppi under the eye.
Seppi tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Seppi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Seppi's head.
We've been told by Seppi's head coaches at Napierdalatornia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seppi tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Seppi misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez throws a body punch but Seppi moves out of range.
Lopez lands with a cross.
Seppi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez jabs at Seppi's body.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Seppi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seppi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!

Seppi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seppi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Seppi rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppi misses with a hook from the clinch.

Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Seppi closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Seppi throws a head punch that misses.

Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adriano Seppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seppi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Seppi backing up. Seppi nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
A big right from Seppi misses.
Seppi wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Seppi is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seppi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Adriano Seppi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seppi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Seppi tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seppi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seppi moves to clinch but Lopez breaks away
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seppi closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.

Seppi forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seppi takes an elbow to the temple.

Lopez breaks the clinch.
Seppi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Seppi doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Seppi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez lands a body shot.

Seppi moves into the clinch.
Lopez stalling in the clinch.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seppi misses with a body punch.
Seppi misses with a knee to the head.
Seppi blocking some punches.
Lopez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seppi leaning his opponent against the cage.

Seppi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Seppi.
Seppi backing away here, and Lopez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seppi walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Seppi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seppi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A solid body kick from Lopez.

Seppi gets a clinch.
Seppi trying to stall but Lopez improves his position.

Seppi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seppi tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Seppi's knee momentarily.
Lopez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Seppi tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Seppi is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seppi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seppi tries to clinch up.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seppi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Seppi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppi.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Seppi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seppi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adriano Seppi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lopez has Seppi pressed against the cage, preventing Seppi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seppi takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seppi backwards.

Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seppi moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seppi tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Seppi closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seppi misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Seppi moves to clinch but Lopez breaks away
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Seppi down.
Seppi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Seppi 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Seppi is rocked!
Lopez knocks out Seppi with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lopez before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lopez picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Lopez!

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hype
A | B

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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kent
vs
Andrade

175 cm
29
190 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

180 cm
27
200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciano Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andrade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andrade controlling Kent's posture.
Kent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andrade controls Kent momentarily but Kent frees himself.
Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kent is working Andrade over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kent scoring with punches to the head and body.

It looks like Luciano Andrade has been cut.
Kent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kent throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is fighting to break Andrade's control of his arms but Andrade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kent throwing strikes but missing.
Kent landing with the ground and pound.
Kent works over Andrade with some ground and pound from guard.
Andrade working a defensive guard here.
Kent scoring with punches to the head and body.

That has opened up Luciano Andrade's cut even more.
Kent landing some decent shots from guard.
Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

The cut above Luciano Andrade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clark Kent!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Bob Bob had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bob Bob
vs
Stick

170 cm
30
142 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

200 cm
30
145 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Stick!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob Bob checks a low kick from Stick.
Bob Bob misses the shot to the body.
Stick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Bob Bob lands.
Bob Bob stuns Stick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stick or perhaps it was just good defense by Bob Bob, which made it look bad.
Stick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob Bob.
Stick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stick throws a jab when Bob Bob was well out of range.
Bob Bob swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stick tries for a takedown but Bob Bob circles away easily
enabling Bob Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Stick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stick somewhat.
Bobby Bob Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stick.
Bob Bob slaps away a takedown attempt from Stick, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob looks to land a combination but Stick avoids it well.
Stick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Bob Bob gets caught flat footed, as Stick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bob Bob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bob Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bob Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob Bob tries to get out of the position.
Stick throws a big right hand that misses.
Stick working some strikes from top position.
Stick is working Bob Bob over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bob Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stick throwing strikes from guard but Bob Bob blocks nicely.
Bob Bob wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stick is now in half guard.
Stick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bob Bob defending well though.
Stick trying to control the pace.
Stick is looking to take a break and control but Bob Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stick working Bob Bob over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stick trying to control from half guard but Bob Bob is working away.
Stick throwing shots but Bob Bob is blocking nicely.
Stick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stick winds up and cracks Bob Bob with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bob Bob wants to improve his position but Stick is controlling well.
Stick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stick is thwarting Bob Bob's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bob Bob is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stick working the head and body with strikes.
Stick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bob Bob with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Stick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stick is thwarting Bob Bob's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Stick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob Bob tries to roll over but Stick keeps him under control.
Stick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stick fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stick.
Stick throws a chopping leg kick but Bob Bob manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob Bob with a nice cross.
Stick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Bob Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stick.
A combination from Bob Bob does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
Stick shoots in looking for a takedown but Bob Bob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Stick shoots in and gets a takedown into Bob Bob's guard.
Bob Bob is wriggling around but Stick manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stick connects with a nice short shot to Bob Bob's temple.
Stick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stick wants to take a breather but Bob Bob is having none of it.
Stick working Bob Bob over with strikes.
Stick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stick lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stick.
Stick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jack Stick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob Bob is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stick scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Bob Bob is rocked!
Stick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Bob Bob is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob Bob is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stick scores with a big shot! Bob Bob's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bob Bob! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stick!
An out of breath Jack Stick 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
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION). Barol Kedorf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kaleva
vs
Kedorf

180 cm
30
263 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

189 cm
30
265 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahti Kaleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kedorf cracks Kaleva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Kedorf lands a slapping body shot.
Kedorf scores with a jab. Kaleva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kaleva. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Kedorf does it's job there.

Kaleva drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kedorf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kedorf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaleva is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaleva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaleva is in close to Kedorf's body, working some short punches and elbows.

It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Kaleva throwing strikes but missing.
Kedorf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaleva throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kedorf keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kedorf's head.

That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.
Kaleva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.

Kaleva 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.
Kaleva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaleva stays in close to Kedorf's body and controls the position.
Kaleva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaleva throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Kedorf keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva landing some decent shots from guard.
Kedorf keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaleva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaleva throwing strikes but missing.
Kaleva throwing strikes from guard but Kedorf blocks nicely.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaleva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kedorf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kedorf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaleva sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Kaleva misses.
Kedorf lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Kedorf.
Kedorf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaleva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaleva shoots in looking for a takedown. Kedorf tries to sprawl out of it but Kaleva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kedorf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaleva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaleva takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva shoots for a takedown but Kedorf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaleva is breathing heavily.
Kedorf scores with a jab to the head.

Ahti Kaleva's cut is getting worse.
Kedorf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaleva's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kedorf lands with a good body shot.
Kedorf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Kedorf.
Kedorf cracks a nice hook into Kaleva's ribs.
Kaleva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Kaleva is rocked!

Ahti Kaleva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Kaleva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kedorf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kedorf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kaleva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kedorf lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kaleva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
Ahti Kaleva was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Varce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Varce
vs
Vasquez

157 cm
29
223 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
200 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonah Varce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez scores with a jab to the head.
Vasquez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Varce is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Vasquez lands the left hand.
Vasquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Varce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Varce drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vasquez sprawls and moves away.
Vasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Varce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Varce with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vasquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Varce darts in looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets double underhooks and turns Varce into the cage.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Vasquez misses.
Varce jabs at Vasquez's body.
Vasquez works over Varce's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Varce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasquez regains half guard, as Varce was trying to land strikes.
Varce 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.

Varce seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Varce trying to mount his opponent but Vasquez defends it.
Varce is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Varce is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varce working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Varce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Varce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasquez's head.
Vasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Varce works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varce sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Varce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vasquez?

Vasquez is rocked!

It looks like Alejandro Vasquez has been cut.
Varce throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vasquez is working to get back to half guard.
Varce lands a big elbow - Vasquez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vasquez is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jonah Varce!
Jonah Varce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alejandro Vasquez had this to say: 'I'll come back to punch your face, bitch'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Roca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Roca
vs
Ki Won

179 cm
27
213 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
215 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Roca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cheng Ki Won!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ki Won manages to avoid it.
Roca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Cheng Ki Won has been cut.
Ki Won throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roca cracks Ki Won with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ki Won shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roca defends it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ki Won fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Won has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roca is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jan Roca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Ki Won.
Ki Won is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ki Won drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Roca.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roca lands a nice uppercut.
Ki Won has Roca pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roca manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ki Won fails to pull guard.
Ki Won tries to pull guard but Roca forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roca struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki Won controls his hands.

Ki Won pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki Won.
Ki Won fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ki Won is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roca darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ki Won's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Roca before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Roca!
Jan Roca thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Born - 5FDP. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gordon
vs
Abrams

190 cm
30
215 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

190 cm
30
215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Abrams!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gordon.
Abrams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gordon throws a push kick but Abrams slaps the foot to one side.
Abrams throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Abrams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Abrams.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abrams.
Abrams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Abrams sees coming a mile off.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Abrams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gordon throws a push kick but Abrams slaps the foot to one side.
Abrams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Abrams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gordon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abrams motions for Gordon to come forward. Abrams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abrams feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Abrams moves out of range of the body kick.
Abrams looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gordon throws a head kick but Abrams moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams looks to land a body kick but Gordon moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordon.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Abrams throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Abrams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abrams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abrams misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon connects with an inside leg kick.
Abrams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
As Abrams tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Abrams manages to avoid the attempt.
Gordon lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gordon. Abrams shrugs it off though.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Abrams missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abrams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Abrams connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Abrams. Abrams maintains the clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Abrams struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abrams lands with a right to the head.
Abrams misses with a body punch.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Abrams takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Abrams blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Abrams shrugs off.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Abrams blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Abrams avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Louis Gordon has been cut.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrams blocks the elbow strike.
Abrams dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
A right hand to the body from Abrams.
Abrams lands with a short shot to the head.
Abrams struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Abrams.
Abrams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abrams lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrams prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Abrams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Abrams takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Taite Abrams has been cut.
Abrams scores with a shoulder strike.
Abrams works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Abrams lands a shot to the body.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Abrams landing knees to the head.
A short right from Abrams on the inside.
Abrams scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Abrams.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abrams blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Abrams is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Abrams.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abrams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taite Abrams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch combination from Abrams misses.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Abrams throws a head kick that Gordon semi-blocks.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Abrams sees coming a mile off.
Abrams avoids the head kick by Gordon.
An inside leg kick from Gordon misses.
Good work by Gordon as he checks the leg kick.
Taite Abrams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Abrams blocks the leg kick.
Abrams throws a head kick that half lands.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon tries to move into range but Abrams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Gordon is rocked!
Gordon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abrams if he has to take too many more of those.
Gordon walks into a left hand.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Abrams throws a push kick but Gordon slaps the foot to one side.
Abrams misses with a double jab.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Abrams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Abrams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abrams misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams blocks a leg kick.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Abrams blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taite Abrams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Abrams.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abrams misses with a body punch.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abrams misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams.
Abrams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abrams tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the cage.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abrams blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Abrams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abrams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abrams lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abrams cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Abrams.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but Gordon blocks with his arms.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Abrams can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Abrams scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abrams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrams controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams misses with a body punch.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Abrams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
Abrams blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abrams avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Abrams blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Abrams.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abrams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Abrams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abrams lands with a left to the head.
Abrams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
Abrams blocks the elbow strike.

Abrams drops Gordon with a big knee straight up the middle! Gordon is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Gordon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gordon gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Abrams gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gordon is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Abrams!
After winning the bout, Taite Abrams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.