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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Cambi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cambi
vs
Castle

188 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
30
205 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Cambi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Castle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cambi at a distance.
Castle lands a nice shot that snaps Cambi's head back.
Castle misses with a double jab.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cambi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cambi throws a series of strikes that have Castle backpedaling.
Cambi shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cambi shoots in looking for a takedown but Castle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cambi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castle misses with a straight left.
Cambi tries for a takedown but Castle circles away easily
and Castle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Cambi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Castle catches Cambi right on the button with a cross.
Castle looks to land a left hand but Cambi moved out of range nicely.
Cambi shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cambi closes the distance and clinches up with Castle, looking for a takedown. Cambi pushes Castle against the cage but Castle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castle throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Cambi crashing down! Cambi tries to stagger back to his feet but Castle just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Cambi asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Castle!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bugurt Bugurtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bugurt Bugurtov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dog
vs
Bugurtov

194 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bugurt Bugurtov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugurtov throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dog as he avoids it easily.
Bugurtov misses with a straight right.
Dog fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bugurtov just manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov throws a solid leg kick but Dog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bugurtov.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Bugurtov shoots and misses
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bugurtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog lands a head shot.

Dog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bugurtov is trying to drag Dog to the mat but Dog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Big Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bugurt Bugurtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Dog to work.

Dog ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dog no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugurtov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Bugurtov from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bugurtov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bugurtov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dog tries to get out of the position.
Dog controlling the position.
Bugurtov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bugurtov throws a strike but Dog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bugurtov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dog's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugurtov has his hands on Dog's head, controlling the position.
Dog has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dog wanted to stand there but Bugurtov had control of the position.

Bugurtov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog is looking to stand up but Bugurtov won't let him.

Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bugurtov pulls Dog in close to his closed guard and prevents Dog from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bugurtov trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands a glancing blow to the side of Bugurtov's head.
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Dog.
Bugurtov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dog slaps away a takedown attempt from Bugurtov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bugurtov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bugurtov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bugurtov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bugurtov swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bugurtov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dog tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugurtov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog connects with a leg kick. Bugurtov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Dog as he connects with a hook.
Bugurtov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog is able to avoid easily.
Bugurtov clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bugurtov. That did some damage!
Dog digs a good body shot into Bugurtov's ribs.
Big Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog looks to land a body kick but Bugurtov moved away.
Bugurtov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Dog coming out on top.
Dog feints and then cracks Bugurtov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bugurtov down.
A low kick from Bugurtov is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bugurtov looks winded!
Nice body punch from Dog.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bugurtov under the eye.
Bugurtov throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Bugurtov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog. Dog obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bugurtov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bugurtov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bugurtov misses with an uppercut

and Dog counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bugurtov! Dog lets Bugurtov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Bugurtov is rocked!
Dog thumps Bugurtov with a low kick.
Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bugurtov can do to turn this around?

Dog closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Dog is working for takedown but Bugurtov is calmly controlling the position for now.

Dog pulls guard effortlessly.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bugurtov is one step ahead there.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bugurtov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bugurtov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog pulls Bugurtov in close to prevent any damage.
Bugurtov postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
Dog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bugurtov on the ground.
Bugurtov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bugurtov throws a strike but Dog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Bugurtov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dog is aware though and is defending well.
Dog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugurtov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bugurtov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Bugurtov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bugurtov working a defensive guard here.
Dog stays in close to Bugurtov's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dog works Bugurtov's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugurtov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bugurtov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown but Dog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bugurt Bugurtov.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Bugurtov off balance momentarily.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Bugurtov off balance momentarily.
Dog throws a good cross that connects.
Bugurtov avoids the body shot from Dog.
Bugurtov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Bugurtov backs away, Dog returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dog digs a good hook to Bugurtov's body.
Bugurtov is breathing heavily.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.

Oooooh!!! Dog has knocked Bugurtov down with a huge combo! Dog steps away and waves a wobbly Bugurtov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bugurtov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog is stalking Bugurtov. Bugurtov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Dog, and it's lights out! Bugurtov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Dog!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyson Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Alvarez
vs
Knight

186 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

158 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dyson Knight!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
Alvarez lands a head kick!

It looks like Dyson Knight has been cut.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Alvarez lands a big head kick that sends Knight tumbling to the mat! Alvarez takes a step backwards and waves Knight back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Knight is rocked!
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!
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Knight throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Knight crumples to the floor! Alvarez milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Alvarez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pettis
vs
Mason

186 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Mason!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pettis did well to prevent Mason getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pettis pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mason on the ground.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Pettis's head.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pettis tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason working over Pettis with some ground and pound. Pettis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pettis is looking to escape.
Pettis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Pettis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Mason connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pettis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Pettis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mason keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
Mason has Pettis pressed against the cage, preventing Pettis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis can't break the clinch.
Pettis tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.

Mason has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pettis regains guard immediately.

Pettis pushes Mason off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pettis lands with a good body shot.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettis gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Mason counters with a shoot takedown. Pettis fights it but they end up in guard.
Mason looks winded!
Mason won't allow Pettis to get back to his feet.

Pettis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pettis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pettis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Mason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Pettis kicks Mason off and gets to his feet.
Pettis scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Pettis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Pettis.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mason.
Jab by Pettis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pettis works Mason's body with a nice hook.

Mason shoots in and bounces Pettis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Pettis wriggles free and stands up.
Pettis lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Nice shot lands for Pettis.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Pettis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pettis misses with a body kick.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Pettis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mason takes one to the side of the head.
Pettis throws a shot to the body.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pettis cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pettis lands with a nice combination. Mason backs away looking to recover.
Pettis scores with a jab.

Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pettis's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Pettis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pettis tries to get out of the position.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason with a nice head shot there.

Pettis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettis works the jab nicely.
Mason is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mike Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Pettis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mason decides to return to a standing position.
Pettis jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettis stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Pettis has his feet on Mason's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason moves forwards but Pettis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pettis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pettis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Pettis tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Pettis gets caught napping as Mason dives in and scores a takedown. Pettis manages to retain guard.
Pettis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Pettis blocks nicely.
Mason distracts Pettis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Pettis blocks nicely.
Pettis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Pettis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pettis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pettis connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettis thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Pettis scores with a hook.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Pettis there.
Pettis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Pettis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Pettis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mason presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Pettis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pettis is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Pettis is trying to break free.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

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

Mason stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pettis to get to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Pettis.
Pettis lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason takes one to the chin there.

Mason scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Mason in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Pettis throws Mason to one side and escapes!
Nice uppercut there from Pettis.
Pettis digs a good hook to Mason's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pettis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Pettis scores with a sloppy right hand. Mason should have avoided that one.
Pettis misses with a kick to the body

and Mason counters with a single leg into guard. Pettis didn't expect that.

Pettis pushes Mason off and gets back to his feet.

Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Pettis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mason off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pettis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Pettis pushes Mason off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
A lazy body kick from Pettis

and Mason counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mason.

Pettis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Mason gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mike Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pettis pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason stops Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason prevents Pettis from standing back up.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Mason prevents Pettis from standing back up.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Pettis is trying to stand.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Mason throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.
Mason throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.
Pettis pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mike Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Pettis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pettis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

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

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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Beast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ward
vs
Ryan

178 cm
28
173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
178 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Greg Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Ward ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ward. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Ryan scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ryan is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.

Ryan pushes Ward off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan flicks out a counter leg kick but Ward steps away.
Nice shot by Ryan.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Andrew Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan throws a monster overhand right that drops Ward! Ryan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrew Ryan waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algot Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardon comes to the cage accompanied by Gouryella - Tenshi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardon
vs
Uggla

172 cm
27
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

165 cm
27
149 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Little Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algot Uggla!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uggla clinches.

Hardon breaks from the clinch.
Hardon scores with a decent looking hook.
Uggla slips a straight right by Hardon.
Hardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uggla. That did some damage!
Hardon slips under a jab from Uggla.
Hardon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. Uggla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uggla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardon as he avoids it easily.
As Uggla backs away, Hardon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Uggla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardon at a distance.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uggla.
Uggla throws a lazy right hand but Hardon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uggla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardon lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uggla's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon lands with a good body shot.
Uggla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uggla wants to clinch but Hardon slips to the side
and Hardon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uggla moves in looking to clinch but Hardon pushes him off.
Uggla with a poor takedown
and Hardon counters with a leg kick.
Little Hardon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.

Uggla has managed to clinch.

Uggla gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Uggla tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardon is retaining full guard.
Hardon wants to get back to his feet but Uggla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Uggla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon wants to stand and escape but Uggla is having none of it.
Hardon being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Uggla's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uggla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardon swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Uggla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardon was covering up waiting for the punch and Uggla finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon keeping moving, preventing Uggla from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardon keeping moving, preventing Uggla from controlling successfully.
Hardon being controlled here, momentarily.
Uggla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardon is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four 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.
Uggla lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uggla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardon is keeping the position for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uggla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardon's hands.
Uggla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardon at a distance.
Uggla connects with a right hand. Hardon shakes it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uggla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Algot Uggla will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Uggla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uggla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardon misses with a looping right.
Uggla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardon.
Uggla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardon scores with a nice head shot.
Hardon thuds his shin into the meat of Uggla's side.
Uggla moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uggla.
Hardon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uggla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardon defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
Uggla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardon.
Uggla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla misses with a hook
and Hardon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uggla tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardon misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uggla.
Little Hardon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.
Uggla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardon swats away the attempt to clinch by Uggla.
Hardon lands the left hand.
Uggla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardon was well out of range. Poor timing from Uggla.

Uggla moves into the clinch.

Hardon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uggla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardon to counter with a crisp jab.
Uggla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uggla misses with a hook to the body
and Hardon counters with an outside leg kick.
Little Hardon is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon feints and then cracks Uggla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uggla down.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Hardon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uggla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uggla moves away.
Uggla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardon connects with a crisp jab.
Hardon works Uggla's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Uggla misses.
Hardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uggla. That did some damage!
Uggla throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardon swinging wildly here.

Uggla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hardon breaks from the clinch.
Hardon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uggla to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla fails with a takedown attempt.
Uggla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardon can pounce on him.
Uggla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uggla misses with a combination
and Hardon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardon throws a body punch but Uggla moves out of range.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uggla.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Uggla.

Uggla closes the distance and pushes Hardon back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon lands a body punch in the clinch.

Hardon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uggla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Uggla has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hardon breaks the clinch.
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uggla moves away.

Hardon tries to keep at a distance but Uggla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uggla lands with a left to the head.
Uggla is working for takedown but Hardon is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hardon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uggla shoots in and drives through. Hardon sprawls well.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Uggla.
Hardon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uggla loads up on a big right hand but Hardon slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Hardon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Hardon cracks Uggla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardon throws a shot from downtown. Uggla moves away and avoids it.
Hardon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uggla can do to turn this around?
Hardon scores with a spinning back kick!
Uggla misses with a double jab.
Uggla fails with the takedown.
Hardon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uggla on the side of the head.
Hardon lands a leg kick that knocks Uggla off balance momentarily.
Hardon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardon scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardon at a distance.
Uggla tries to clinch but Hardon is having none of it.
Uggla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uggla getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla moves in looking to clinch but Hardon pushes him off.
Uggla lands a lovely overhand right.
Uggla misses with a body shot.
Uggla throws a body punch but Hardon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardon misses the target.
Hardon lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Hardon.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Uggla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Hardon throws out a loose jab but Uggla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon cracks Uggla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uggla throws the left hand but Hardon avoids the punch easily.
Uggla scores with a nice right hand.
Uggla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uggla scores with a jab to the body.
Hardon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uggla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uggla lands a jab to Hardon's midsection.
Uggla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uggla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uggla moves forwards but Hardon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uggla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uggla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
Hardon throws a body punch but Uggla moves out of range.

Uggla forces Hardon back against the cage and clinches.
Uggla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Uggla has had enough of the clinch but Hardon keeps him there for the moment.
Uggla can't get the takedown.
Little Hardon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.
Uggla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hardon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Uggla misses
and Hardon counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardon lands with a good body shot.
Hardon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uggla.
Hardon throws a series of strikes that have Uggla backpedaling.
Hardon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardon wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uggla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uggla misses with a body shot.
Hardon lands with an uppercut that bounces Uggla off the cage and back into range.
Hardon stuffs the takedown attempt from Uggla. Uggla gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uggla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon lands a jab to Uggla's midsection.
Uggla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Uggla is rocked!
Hardon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uggla is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardon finish him?
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uggla manages to avoid it.
Hardon dodges the punch combination from Uggla.
Hardon scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Hardon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uggla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon. Hardon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hardon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uggla.
Little Hardon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardon thuds his shin into the meat of Uggla's side.
Uggla seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardon throws a lazy right hand but Uggla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardon throws out a powerful jab.
Uggla misses with a body punch
enabling Hardon to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Hardon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardon 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Hardon!
An intense looking Little Hardon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I always knew I was better then my past performances, it's only getting better from here!'.
The defeated Algot Uggla had this to say: '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Combo King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Petrucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
Petrucci

185 cm
24
167 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

183 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Combo King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silvio Petrucci!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King catches Petrucci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrucci is out of range and King settles back down.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrucci feints the counter takedown.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrucci walks into a straight right hand from King.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Petrucci works the jab nicely.
King swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Petrucci there.
Petrucci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.

Petrucci closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Petrucci.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Petrucci misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrucci fails to land.
Petrucci misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrucci misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petrucci misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Petrucci.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrucci won't allow it.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Combo King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses the shot to the body.
Petrucci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Petrucci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King misses with a left hand
and Petrucci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King swings away with a body shot that misses

and Petrucci moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to break free but Petrucci has control.
Petrucci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Petrucci.
King throws the kick towards the body but Petrucci avoids it.
Petrucci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrucci.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrucci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrucci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrucci follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Petrucci avoids the head kick by King.
Petrucci with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
King cracks Petrucci with a right hand to the side of the head.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Petrucci lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrucci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrucci lands with a nice body punch.
Petrucci shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Petrucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King throws a jab when Petrucci was well out of range.
Petrucci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Combo King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrucci keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrucci 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.
King takes a swing at Petrucci's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrucci feints the counter takedown.
King throws a shot from downtown. Petrucci moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a double jab
and Petrucci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a one two combo.
King throws a hook but Petrucci avoids it easily.
Petrucci throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Petrucci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from King misses.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 Combo King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrucci lands a nice shot to the body.
Combo King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrucci counters with a left to the body.
King misses with a body shot.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrucci blocks a head kick by King.
Despite the aggression on Petrucci's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrucci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrucci throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses.
King throws a nice looking combination but Petrucci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrucci blocks a leg kick.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrucci! But no joy.
Petrucci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrucci scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrucci lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
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!
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Petrucci closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrucci throws a head punch that misses.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King is trying to break free.
Petrucci lands a nice shot to the body.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrucci lands a body shot.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid it.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King takes a shot to the head.

King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrucci fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrucci staying out of range there.
Petrucci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King misses with a double jab.
Petrucci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrucci.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrucci digs a good hook to King's body.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrucci on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Petrucci - just one landing.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrucci throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrucci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrucci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Petrucci ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King catches Petrucci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King looks to land a left hand but Petrucci moved out of range nicely.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Petrucci moves out of range easily.
Petrucci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrucci avoids the body shot from King.
Some wild striking there from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Combo King 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. This is the final round!

King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrucci looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King throws a series of punches but Petrucci avoids them all with ease.
Petrucci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Petrucci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from King as Petrucci shoots in.
Petrucci goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
As Petrucci looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Petrucci just gets out of the way.
Petrucci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King lands a head kick!
King tries to bum rush Petrucci with a series of wild strikes but Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrucci follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrucci throws a right and a left that both miss.
King throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrucci lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrucci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Petrucci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrucci.
Petrucci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petrucci moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses.
King misses with a hook.
Petrucci slips a straight right by King.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King misses with a body shot
letting Petrucci counter with a right hand.
King misses with a double jab

and Petrucci counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Petrucci is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrucci to get the leverage.
King pushes Petrucci off looking to stand but Petrucci dives back in and keeps control.
Petrucci passes the guard and advances to mount!
Petrucci lands a big elbow.
Petrucci looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrucci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
King is working to get back to half guard.
Petrucci throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
King is looking to improve his position but Petrucci isn't that keen on the idea.

Petrucci is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrucci keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Petrucci controls King momentarily but King frees himself.

Petrucci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Combo King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrucci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
Petrucci gets back to half guard.
Petrucci is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrucci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, King has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
King controlling the pace for now.
King trying to control but Petrucci is having none of it.

King is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Silvio Petrucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King lands a jab to Petrucci's midsection.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrucci looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Combo King.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Combo King!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fatu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Umaga. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fatu
vs
Thompson

187 cm
32
278 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

203 cm
27
268 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Fatu tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Fatu back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Eddie Fatu has been cut.
Fatu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Trey Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Fatu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu takes a jab right on the kisser.

Thompson has Fatu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fatu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Fatu.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Fatu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Thompson.
Fatu blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fatu wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Fatu's head.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Fatu.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatus head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson keeps control of Fatu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson is working Fatu over against the cage.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Fatu tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fatu drops back down to his feet.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fatu controls his hands.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fatu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
Fatu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Fatu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fatu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fatu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Fatu tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Fatu back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fatu is rocked!
Fatu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Eddie Fatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Fatu tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Fatu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Fatu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thompson rushes Fatu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fatu seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson presses Fatu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Trey Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Fatu is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fatu is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Fatu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu blocks a body shot from Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fatu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Fatu is trying to break free.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Fatu goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson swings for the body but Fatu moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Thompson.

Thompson rushes Fatu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson tries to work over Fatu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Fatu around his waist. Fatu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fatu wants a takedown.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Fatu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fatu.
Fatu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson cracks Fatu with an open hand slap.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fatu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fatu falls off balance throwing a combination

and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Fatu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fatu drops back down to his feet.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Fatu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.

Thompson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fatu sprawling to the canvas! Fatu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thompson finish him?!
Fatu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fatu is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Fatu's takedown attempt.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatu's elbow.
Thompson pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fatu blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trey Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatu's elbow.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Fatu.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatus head.

Thompson drops Fatu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fatu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fatu blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Eddie Fatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Thompson drops Fatu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fatu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Thompson!
Trey Thompson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michelangelo Tortoise (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.

Darrow
vs
Tortoise

176 cm
25
160 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamish Darrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michelangelo Tortoise !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tortoise misses with a lunging right hand
and Darrow counters with a low kick, right behind Tortoise 's knee.
Tortoise is looking to clinch but Darrow is avoiding it.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michelangelo Tortoise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.
Tortoise throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Tortoise throws an off balance right hand
and Darrow counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tortoise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Hamish Darrow has been cut.
Darrow scores with a push kick.
A combination from Tortoise does no damage.
We've been told by Darrow's head coaches at Hazzard County Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tortoise looks to clinch
and Darrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tortoise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tortoise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Tortoise , who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow throws a series of punches but Tortoise moves out of range.
Darrow scores with a head kick. Tortoise tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow moves away from the strike by Tortoise .
Darrow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Tortoise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Tortoise 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tortoise lands with an uppercut that bounces Darrow off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Darrow is predictable there
and Tortoise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tortoise moves away.

Tortoise clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tortoise working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tortoise misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tortoise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tortoise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tortoise throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Tortoise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Tortoise .
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Tortoise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Tortoise 's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a body punch.

Tortoise gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tortoise throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tortoise wants to work for an arm triangle but Darrow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darrow wants to get back to full guard.
Darrow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Tortoise from controlling successfully.
Tortoise working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tortoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tortoise has gone for a leg lock! Darrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tortoise 's guard.

Tortoise is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darrow is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow preventing the sweep.

Tortoise looking for a guillotine here but Darrow defends easily.

Darrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darrow stays in close to Tortoise 's body and controls the position.

Tortoise escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamish Darrow's cut.
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.

Tortoise misses with an uppercut.
Darrow lands a jab to Tortoise 's midsection.
Tortoise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tortoise is looking to clinch.
Darrow lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tortoise to counter with a crisp jab.
Tortoise throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Darrow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tortoise checks a low kick from Darrow.
Darrow stuns Tortoise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michelangelo Tortoise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tortoise swings widly with a right hand
and Darrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Tortoise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darrow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tortoise .
A telegraphed right hand from Tortoise misses the target.
Darrow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Tortoise 's body. Tortoise takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darrow, as that shot connected.
Tortoise tries to clinch
and Darrow counters with an outside leg kick.
Tortoise tries to clinch but Darrow moves away
and Darrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tortoise .
Tortoise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Darrow lands a big head kick that sends Tortoise tumbling to the mat! Darrow takes a step backwards and waves Tortoise back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tortoise is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow fakes the body blow, causing Tortoise to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tortoise goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hamish Darrow!
Hamish Darrow is the new welterweight champion!