SP-ICON 135 bash PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Elastinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cascada - Dangerous. Abe has chosen Uncle Sam Goddamn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Elastinen
vs
Abe

160 cm
44
148 lbs
34 - 32 - 1

200 cm
39
283 lbs
31 - 25 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earnest Abe!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elastinen gets tackled into the cage by Abe. Abe maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Elastinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Abe - that landed with a thud.
Elastinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elastinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elastinen moves away.
Elastinen blocks a head kick by Abe.
Elastinen feinted with a counter takedown.

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

Elastinen is rocked!

It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Abe clinches up against the cage.
Oh Elastinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elastinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Elastinen wants a takedown.
Elastinen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe lands a body punch.
Elastinen is breathing heavily.

Abe drops Elastinen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Elastinen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Abe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Elastinen with a big uppercut! Elastinen tries to clinch up but Abe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Elastinen to the mat! Elastinen covers up and Abe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Earnest Abe!
During a confident post fight interview, Earnest Abe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slyker comes into the arena with It's Amazing by Kanye West blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Slyker
vs
Hunt

186 cm
48
215 lbs
39 - 39 - 0

200 cm
44
245 lbs
30 - 37 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Machiavelli Boutique

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Slyker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slyker under the eye.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Slyker avoids it well.
Slyker throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slyker misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slyker slips a jab from Hunt.
Sloppy strikes from Slyker. Those never looked like landing.
Slyker feints a jab promting Hunt to slip. Slyker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Slyker does no damage.
Slyker throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Slyker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Slyker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slyker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slyker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Slyker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Slyker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Slyker.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slyker's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slyker misses with the combination.
Slyker goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Slyker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slyker throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Slyker stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slyker wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slyker doesn't seem phased though.
Slyker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Slyker does no damage.
Slyker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt scores with a one two! Slyker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slyker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Slyker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slyker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hunt throws Slyker to one side and escapes!
Slyker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyker misses with a double jab.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slyker is breathing heavily.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slyker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Slyker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slyker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Slyker is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.

Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slyker on his heels. He'll look to pass Slyker's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Hunt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt throws a strike but Slyker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slyker with a nice head shot there.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Slyker defends easily.

Slyker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slyker has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Slyker can't handle though.
Hunt 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.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slyker's guard.

Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Slyker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Slyker!

Slyker connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Slyker preventing the sweep.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Slyker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slyker connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slyker landing with the ground and pound.
Slyker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Slyker goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Slyker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt throws a body punch but Slyker moves out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slyker shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Slyker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Slyker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hunt kicks off Slyker and gets to his feet.
Slyker ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slyker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands with a straight right. Slyker didn't see that one coming.
Slyker feints a jab promting Hunt to slip. Slyker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Slyker saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
No joy there for Slyker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Slyker's front leg but catches the back leg as Slyker tries to avoid it.
Slyker misses with a few strikes there.
Slyker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slyker. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain Slyker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Slyker.
Slyker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slyker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slyker tries to clinch up.

Slyker closes the distance and clinches.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slyker misses with a double jab.
Slyker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slyker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Slyker slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Slyker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Slyker misses.
Slyker blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Slyker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tony Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slyker goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.

Slyker is rocked!
Hunt moves in close and cracks Slyker with a massive right hand! Slyker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hunt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Hunt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Hunt made sure he mentioned Machiavelli Boutique, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo has chosen Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever as his entrance music. Martez Cortega has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cortega
vs
Mayo

185 cm
39
219 lbs
14 - 23 - 0

170 cm
48
142 lbs
37 - 36 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Mayo catches Cortega right on the button with a cross.

Mayo instigates a clinch.
Mayo lands a good knee to the midsection. Cortega won't want to take too many of those.
Mayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortega.
Mayo leaning against his opponent.
Mayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortega wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mayo stops a takedown attempt from Cortega.

Cortega breaks the clinch.
Cortega fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cortega drives through and clinches with Mayo against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo throws an elbow but it misses.
Mayo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mayo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mayo is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Mayo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo looking to throw knees to the head but Cortega is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Cortega has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayo.
Cortega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cortega stalling against the cage.
Cortega dodges an elbow strike from Mayo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mayo throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo missing with knees to the body.
Mayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortega.
Cortega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayo walks away with a smile on his face. Cortega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good work by Cortega as he checks the leg kick.
Cortega misses with a double jab
and Mayo counters with a straight right hand.
Mayo throws out a powerful jab.

Cortega moves into range and clinches up with Mayo.
Mayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortega avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayo misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega dodges an elbow strike from Mayo.
Mayo lands with a right to the head.
Mayo landing knees to the head.
Cortega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mayo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortega blocks an elbow strike from Mayo.
Mayo connects with a knee to the head.
Mayo just leaning against Cortega, taking a breather.
Mayo misses with the head strike.
Cortega blocks an elbow strike from Mayo.
Mayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortegas head.
Mayo misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but Cortega blocks it.
Cortega blocking some punches.
Mayo controlling the action here for a moment.
Mayo trying to stall but Cortega improves his position.
Mayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cortega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayo gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Cortega is trying to trip Mayo. He has hold of a leg but Mayo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cortega persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Mayo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cortega is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Mayo 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.

Cortega throws out a loose jab but Mayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martez Cortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayo leaves Cortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayo scores with a four punch combination!
Cortega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayo counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayo throws a body punch but Cortega moves out of range.

Cortega has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Mayo.
Cortega blocks an elbow strike.
Mayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortega backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mayo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayo throws an elbow that misses.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortega avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo trying to land knees to the body.
Cortega managing to block the knees to the body from Mayo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mayo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortega avoids the damage to the body.
Mayo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cortega avoids the elbow strike from Mayo, against the cage.
Cortega jumps guard but Mayo stands there with Cortega around his waist. Cortega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayo stops a takedown attempt from Cortega.
Chris Mayo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mayo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mayo has a couple of punches blocked by Cortega.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mayo has a couple of punches blocked by Cortega.
Come on Mayo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mayo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cortega obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Mayo.
Mayo misses with some punches.
Cortega is trying to force a seperation but Mayo has the dominant position.
Mayo looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo trying to control the position but instead, Cortega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayo into the cage.
Mayo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cortega is looking for a takedown.

Cortega has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mayo uses from the top position.
Mayo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayo chips away with some ground and pound.

Cortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cortega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cortega trying to control the position.
Mayo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayo looking to pass the guard.
Cortega keeping moving, preventing Mayo from controlling successfully.
Mayo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortega is retaining full guard.
Cortega seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cortega wants to stand and escape but Mayo is having none of it.
Cortega is trying to hold Mayo in close to prevent damage but Mayo has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo trying to control from half guard but Cortega is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cortega works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Mayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cortega lands a head kick!
Cortega lands a leg kick that knocks Mayo off balance momentarily.
Cortega shoots in and drives through. Mayo sprawls well.
Martez Cortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cortega forces Mayo back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Mayo.
Cortega is trying to drag Mayo to the mat but Mayo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Cortega blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortega.
Mayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortega can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Cortega blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo lands with a left to the head.
Mayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortega's elbow.
Mayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayo lands a right hand.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortega blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Mayo.
Mayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortega takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mayo obliges.

Cortega tightens his grip and picks Mayo up, before dumping him to the ground. Mayo manages to land in guard.

Mayo pushes Cortega off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayo connects with a body shot that sends Cortega's belly button to the back.
Mayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Cortega.
Mayo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayo digs a good body shot into Cortega's ribs.
Mayo tries a head kick but it misses.

Cortega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cortega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortega looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortega as Mayo tries to tie him up.

Cortega jumps guard.
Martez Cortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayo distracts Cortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mayo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mayo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Cortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayo passes Cortega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mayo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mayo is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo avoids the attempt from Cortega to control.
Mayo is landing with some decent strikes but Cortega is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mayo landing strikes from the mount.
Cortega is desperately trying to improve his position but Mayo has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cortega?
Cortega is looking to get to half guard.
Mayo looking to finish Cortega with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cortega!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayo lands a big elbow.
Mayo with the ground and pound from mount.

Cortega is rocked!
Mayo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cortega! More shots from Mayo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Mayo!
Chris Mayo gave a mention to Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada comes to the cage accompanied by Farewell of Slavyanka. This should be a great matchup!

Leningrada
vs
Rogers

175 cm
49
156 lbs
44 - 29 - 0

189 cm
44
220 lbs
34 - 45 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Sin City Allstars

Machiavelli Boutique

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 45 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Leningrada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers throws a right hand that Leningrada ducks under and follows up with a left that Leningrada also avoids with ease.
Leningrada swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Rogers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leningrada quickly recovers to half guard.
Rogers controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rogers is working for an americana but Leningrada has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rogers was thinking about the submission.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Leningrada is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leningrada is trying to escape the position but Rogers is controlling the position.

Rogers has an Americana. Leningrada didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rogers is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rogers hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Coleman Jr
vs
MacManus

176 cm
36
142 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

160 cm
22
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus throws a leg kick that is checked

so Coleman Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Coleman Jr won't allow MacManus to sweep him here.
Coleman Jr stands up over MacManus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacManus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Coleman Jr looking to sit in guard and control but MacManus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Coleman Jr working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard.

Coleman Jr is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman Jr pulls MacManus in close to his closed guard and prevents MacManus from doing any damage or advancing position.

Coleman Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacManus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman Jr trying to keep a closed guard but MacManus is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
MacManus throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Coleman Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

MacManus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman Jr's guard.

MacManus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

MacManus stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Coleman Jr has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! MacManus manages to get his head free but now Coleman Jr has transitioned to an armbar! MacManus grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Coleman Jr! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Coleman Jr!
Mark Coleman Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Soul Supremacy Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the cage accompanied by Your'e The Best Around. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Miyagi
vs
Corkhill

166 cm
39
142 lbs
47 - 12 - 3

170 cm
31
135 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 47 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keiran Corkhill!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi tries a low kick but Corkhill avoids it.
A head kick from Miyagi lands but Corkhill takes it in his stride.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Corkhill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
Miyagi cracks the inside of Corkhill's front leg.
Corkhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Corkhill has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Miyagi circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.
Miyagi is looking to slow Corkhill down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miyagi. Corkhill shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miyagi scores with a kick to the body.
Miyagi connects with a leg kick. Corkhill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miyagi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a good low kick that Corkhill was not able to check.
Corkhill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyagi circles away.
Corkhill avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Corkhill shoots in but Miyagi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miyagi pushes Corkhill away with a front kick.
Corkhill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miyagi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corkhill somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miyagi. Miyagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Corkhill looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Miyagi throws a counter high kick but Corkhill was just alert enough to avoid it.
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corkhill's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corkhill's sensitive parts.
Corkhill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyagi.
Miyagi cracks the inside of Corkhill's front leg.
Corkhill fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miyagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Miyagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corkhill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyagi wants to slow Corkhill down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corkhill avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Corkhill misses with a takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corkhill has his takedown stuffed
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miyagi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Corkhill darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Corkhill into the cage.

Miyagi gets caught napping as Corkhill dives in and scores a takedown. Miyagi manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyagi wants to stand and escape but Corkhill is having none of it.
Corkhill wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Corkhill advances position into side control!

Miyagi sneaks out the side door and pushes Corkhill away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Corkhill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Miyagi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kesuke Miyagi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Miyagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corkhill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyagi pinned against the cage. Miyagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Miyagi. No joy for Corkhill on that attempt.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Miyagi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miyagi.
Kesuke Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corkhill's head.

It looks like Keiran Corkhill has been cut.

Miyagi clinches up against the cage.
Corkhill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Corkhill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miyagi tries to avoid it but Corkhill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miyagi to the ground. Miyagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Corkhill moves out of range.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Miyagi circles away easily
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corkhill fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Corkhill moves out of range.

Corkhill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miyagi tries to kick Corkhill off but Corkhill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Miyagi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Corkhill is on him like a limpet, forcing Miyagi back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corkhill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miyagi breaks from the clinch.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miyagi connects with a high kick.
Corkhill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Corkhill dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corkhill's head.
Kesuke Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corkhill avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Corkhill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Corkhill persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Corkhill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miyagi. Miyagi obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miyagi wants it to stay on the feet.
As Corkhill backs away, Miyagi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miyagi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corkhill.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miyagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Corkhill shoots and misses
and Miyagi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Corkhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Miyagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corkhill is breathing heavily.
Corkhill looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miyagi sprawls well. Miyagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corkhill gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Corkhill off balance momentarily.
Miyagi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corkhill's knee momentarily.
Miyagi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corkhill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi is looking to slow Corkhill down with leg kicks.
Corkhill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyagi.
Corkhill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miyagi.
Corkhill shoots in looking for a takedown. Miyagi tries to sprawl out of it but Corkhill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miyagi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corkhill shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kesuke Miyagi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keiran Corkhill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Corkhill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corkhill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Corkhill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Corkhill persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Miyagi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a big head kick but Corkhill shrugs it off.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miyagi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corkhill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Miyagi counters with a head kick.

Corkhill is rocked!

Miyagi lands a big head kick that sends Corkhill tumbling to the mat! Miyagi takes a step backwards and waves Corkhill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Corkhill is still on wobbly legs! Can Miyagi finish him?
Corkhill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! A monster head kick from Miyagi and Corkhill falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Miyagi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kesuke Miyagi!
A relieved looking Kesuke Miyagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Harris has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Steel Penn
vs
Harris

155 cm
25
143 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

157 cm
33
147 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars
Bullet Proof System

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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Seth Harris!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris feints and then cracks Steel Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel Penn down.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
Harris leaves Steel Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel Penn lands a two punch combo.
Harris slips under a jab from Steel Penn.
Harris thows a body kick. Steel Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Steel Penn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harris on his heels. He'll look to pass Harris's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position.

Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn'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.

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.
Harris is looking to improve his position.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.

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

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

Steel Penn looking for a submission but Harris manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.

Steel Penn 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seth Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Penn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Steel Penn misses with the combination.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
As Harris looks to move away, Steel Penn throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Steel Penn backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Steel Penn manages to avoid it all.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Steel Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Steel Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel Penn is out of range and Harris settles back down.
Steel Penn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Seth Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws a lazy body kick
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Steel Penn misses.
Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Penn throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Steel Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel Penn misses with the combination.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
Steel Penn scores with a punch to the head.
Harris lands a body shot.
The Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel Penn momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Steel Penn ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Steel Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Steel Penn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harris's half guard.

Harris kicks off Steel Penn and gets to his feet.
Harris swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris with a hook.
Harris digs a good hook to Steel Penn's body.
Harris tries to move into range but Steel Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Steel Penn.
Harris throws a leg kick but Steel Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steel Penn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steel Penn connects with the punch.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
Harris takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel Penn.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
Harris throws a series of punches but Steel Penn avoids them all with ease.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Harris tries to move into range but Steel Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Steel Penn's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Good work by Steel Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris lands a jab.
Steel Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel Penn moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harris's hands.
Steel Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Steel Penn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That kick from Harris tenderised Steel Penn's leg. Steel Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel Penn blocks the leg kick.
Seth Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris misses with a hook.
Steel Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris jabs Steel Penn right on the nose. Steel Penn blinks but takes it well.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn blocks the body kick.
Steel Penn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Steel Penn connects with a single shot there.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel Penn momentarily.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel Penn misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Harris.
Steel Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Harris throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Penn shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel Penn.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris misses the jab.
Steel Penn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Harris!
A very excited looking Seth Harris 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.
The Steel Penn spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back. '.

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Richards
vs
Bob

170 cm
25
146 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

173 cm
43
141 lbs
32 - 25 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards feints a jab promting Bob to slip. Richards then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bob slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richards misses the jab.
Richards wants to clinch but Bob slips to the side
and Bob counters with a nice body shot.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards misses with a jab to the body

and Bob counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richards trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob preventing the sweep.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bob is pushing down on Richards's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richards is fighting to maintain full guard but Bob has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richards trying to control but Bob postures up.

Bob is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Richards still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Richards has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bob keeps trying to improve his position.
Richards controlling the position from side mount.
Richards'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.
Bob tries to bench press Richards off him but Richards keeps the position.
Richards gets to mount! Bob was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
Bob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards fails to advance to Bob's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
Bob is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richards looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bob trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob regains half guard.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Bob will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Richards clinches up against the cage.
Bob tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
Bob takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bob is defending well for now.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bob manages to break the clinch.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards lands a glancing blow to the side of Bob's head.
Sean Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob lands a head shot.

It looks like Sean Richards has been cut.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards tries to counter by clinching up but Bob breaks away and moves out of range.
Richards scores with a nice head shot.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Bob takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bob. That snapped Richards's head back.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Richards moves to clinch but Bob breaks away
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Bob's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richards takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Richards throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bob avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Sean Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with the combination.
Richards wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Richards misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Richards tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Richards connects with a jab.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Richards throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Richards lands a head shot.
Richards throws out a powerful jab.
Richards lands with a nice body kick.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richards misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Richards, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob connects with a jab.
Richards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Richards throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richards.
Bob might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bob misses with a double jab.
A big left from Bob misses.
Richards tries to counter by clinching up but Bob breaks away and moves out of range.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.

Richards moves into the clinch.
Bob wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
A short uppercut from Richards.
Bob blocks an elbow strike from Richards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Bob blocks it.
Richards is trying to stall.
Bob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Bob manages to break the clinch.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards thows a leg kick but Bob checks it
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bob is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards slips a jab from Bob.
Richards is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bob.
A right-left combo lands from Bob.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Bob as he checks the leg kick.
Richards tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richards 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Richards!
Sean Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.