ISLAND COMBAT GAMES PBP Commentary

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pyry Kontio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kontio scores with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Kontio working some strikes from top position.
Kontio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kontio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kontio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gonzalez has his foot on Kontio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kontio works his way back into a safe position though.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kontio passes into side control.
Gonzalez taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Check out the look on Kontio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Kontio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kontio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio takes a little break here. Gonzalez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Kontio tries for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Check out the look on Kontio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kontio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.

Kontio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzalez has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio scoring with punches from side control.
Kontio working the body and head with strikes.

Kontio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kontio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kontio cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand but Gonzalez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kontio controlling the position.
Kontio grinds an elbow into Gonzalez's temple.
Kontio looks up at the clock and then as Gonzalez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kontio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kontio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonzalez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Kontio working Gonzalez over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to control Kontio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Kontio is working for a submission of some sort.
Kontio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kontio pulls his head out easily.
Kontio prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Kontio seems to be looking for submissions.
Kontio lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontio working the head and body with strikes.
Kontio is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kontio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kontio working Gonzalez over with strikes.
Kontio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kontio slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Kontio is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kontio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Kontio keeps him under control.
Kontio lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Kontio goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyry Kontio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.

Kontio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Kontio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Kontio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kontio moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Kontio working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Kontio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gonzalez is letting Kontio control him for a moment.
Kontio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzalez wants to control but Kontio postures up.
Gonzalez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gonzalez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gonzalez is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
Kontio works to advance to full mount. Gonzalez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kontio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gonzalez hang on?
Kontio landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Kontio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonzalez is still trying to improve position.
Kontio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kontio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Kontio looking to finish Gonzalez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzalez!
Kontio trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Kontio is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control but Kontio is having none of it.
Kontio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzalez's face.
BOOM! Kontio connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Kontio finish him?
Kontio cracks Gonzalez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyry Kontio!
During a confident post fight interview, Pyry Kontio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Nate Gonzalez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

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

Diego Ferreira
vs
Sammalkorpi

180 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

177 cm
27
176 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Diego Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ferreira pulls guard successfully.

Ferreira looking for subs off his back but Sammalkorpi has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferreira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sammalkorpi is keen to just control but Ferreira is a slippery customer.
Sammalkorpi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferreira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferreira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ferreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sammalkorpi is just riding it out for now. Ferreira eventually gives up the hold.
Ferreira trying to advance position but Sammalkorpi counters by regaining guard.
Sammalkorpi looking to control.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Sammalkorpi is keeping the position.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sammalkorpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammalkorpi keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferreira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sammalkorpi keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Sammalkorpi looking to control.

Ferreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sammalkorpi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferreira has Sammalkorpi in his guard.

Sammalkorpi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferreira working a defensive guard here.

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

Ferreira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sammalkorpi uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sammalkorpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Sammalkorpi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sammalkorpi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Sammalkorpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferreira is defending well.
Ferreira is trying to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Sammalkorpi keeps moving and retains side control.
Sammalkorpi working away.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Ferreira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferreira wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sammalkorpi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira's waist but Ferreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sammalkorpi off to one side.
Ferreira tries to clinch up but Sammalkorpi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sammalkorpi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferreira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been informed that Sammalkorpi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammalkorpi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi lands strikes from half guard.
Sammalkorpi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferreira!
Sammalkorpi working Ferreira over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sammalkorpi landing shots from mount.
Ferreira is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi with a couple of short strikes.
Ferreira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sammalkorpi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferreira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sammalkorpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sammalkorpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Sammalkorpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well.
Sammalkorpi lands with a punch from half guard.

Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammalkorpi pulls his head out easily.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.

Ferreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sammalkorpi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Ferreira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sammalkorpi prevents Ferreira from getting the reversal.
Sammalkorpi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferreira?
The referee warns Ferreira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Ferreira is rocked!
Tapio Sammalkorpi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira tries to lock up and control but Sammalkorpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferreira is squirming around, avoiding Sammalkorpi's attempts to control the action.
Ferreira is in all sorts of trouble here.

Sammalkorpi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi wants to control the pace but Ferreira is squirming around nicely.

Sammalkorpi wants to finish this one by submission but Ferreira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sammalkorpi.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammalkorpi landing strikes from the mount and Ferreira is in trouble!
Oh Ferreira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi avoids the attempt from Ferreira to control.
Ferreira is desperately trying to improve his position but Sammalkorpi has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Sammalkorpi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.

Sammalkorpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but Ferreira defending well.

Sammalkorpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferreira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sammalkorpi.
Ferreira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sammalkorpi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sammalkorpi's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferreira looking to break Sammalkorpi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sammalkorpi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ferreira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sammalkorpi is in bad spot here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferreira looking for the RNC.

Sammalkorpi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferreira's arms.
Ferreira is trying to stick to Sammalkorpi's back but Sammalkorpi is turning into Ferreira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ferreira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sammalkorpi.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Sammalkorpi landing some decent shots from guard.
Sammalkorpi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Sammalkorpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Sammalkorpi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Sammalkorpi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferreira, who protects the arm well.
Ferreira tries to buck Sammalkorpi off but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Ferreira stops Sammalkorpi from passing to mount.
Sammalkorpi has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi tries to control but Ferreira wriggling away.
Ferreira tries to reverse the position but Sammalkorpi maintains control.
Ferreira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi controlling his opponent.
Ferreira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Sammalkorpi has hold of Ferreira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ferreira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to hold on but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreira is looking to escape.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Tapio Sammalkorpi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sammalkorpi controlling from mount.
Carlos Diego Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammalkorpi with shots to the head and body - Ferreira looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Sammalkorpi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sammalkorpi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Sammalkorpi!
After winning the bout, Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu. A fine choice. Tariaksuq has chosen Tanya Tagaq - Uja as his entrance music. Issumatar Tariaksuq will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sing Jung
vs
Tariaksuq

150 cm
26
155 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

177 cm
26
142 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hop Sing Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariaksuq stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Tariaksuq tries to close the distance and clinch but Jung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tariaksuq looks for the body kick but Jung saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Jung down.
A shot to the body from Jung misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a low kick, right behind Jung 's knee.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that misses.
Tariaksuq throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jung is out of range and Tariaksuq settles back down.
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Tariaksuq feints a counter leg kick.
Tariaksuq misses with a leg kick

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tariaksuq told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tariaksuq is pulling down on Jung's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tariaksuq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tariaksuq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jung stays in close to Tariaksuq's body and controls the position.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Tariaksuq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tariaksuq pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
Jung controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tariaksuq looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Jung shoots in and gets a takedown into Tariaksuq's guard.

Tariaksuq has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jung is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Jung gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tariaksuq regains guard.
Tariaksuq pulls Jung in to control the position.
Tariaksuq looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tariaksuq has control of Jung's left arm, preventing Jung from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung looking to pass the guard.

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

and Jung counters with a takedown into side control.

Jung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tariaksuq prevents Jung from moving into mount.
Tariaksuq is trying to control Jung's posture but Jung avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq is not content to let Jung control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tariaksuq can't do much from the bottom here.

Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tariaksuq prevents Jung from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung controls the position from side control.
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 Hop Sing Jung 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.

Tariaksuq throws a body kick that misses

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jung stops Tariaksuq from standing up.
Tariaksuq pulls Jung in to control the position.
Tariaksuq is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Tariaksuq is retaining full guard.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position.
Jung wants to control from the top but Tariaksuq keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq being controlled here, momentarily.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tariaksuq swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Jung as he checks the leg kick.
Jung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tariaksuq explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq avoids it really well and circles away.
Tariaksuq misses with a kick to the body

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Tariaksuq scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tariaksuq misses

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung trying to pass the guard but Tariaksuq defending well.
Tariaksuq is not content to let Jung control the position.
Tariaksuq tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.

Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tariaksuq is concentrating on defense, preventing Jung from advancing position.

Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jung is working for a kimura but Tariaksuq is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Tariaksuq wants to sweep but Jung has passed to side control!

Jung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tariaksuq knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jung wants to control but Tariaksuq is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Jung postures up.
Tariaksuq manages to get back to half guard.
Tariaksuq is controlling Jung's trapped leg to prevent Jung from advancing to side control.
Tariaksuq tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.

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

Jung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tariaksuq moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Tariaksuq throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jung.

Jung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jung is fighting to break Tariaksuq's control of his arms but Tariaksuq is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Tariaksuq is keeping the position.
Tariaksuq looking for a sweep. Not yet Tariaksuq, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tariaksuq is trying to control the position but Jung postures up.
Hop Sing Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tariaksuq looking for a sweep. Not yet Tariaksuq, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung passes Tariaksuq's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tariaksuq looks like he's trying to stand up.

Jung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tariaksuq is just riding it out for now. Jung eventually gives up the hold.
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Tariaksuq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tariaksuq is trying to control but can't.

Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jung is looking for a kimura but Tariaksuq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage.
Jung trying to mount his opponent but Tariaksuq defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tariaksuq swivels and escapes.
Tariaksuq connects with a solid leg kick.
Tariaksuq lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tariaksuq misses with a leg kick

and Jung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tariaksuq's guard.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position here.
Tariaksuq's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jung advances to half guard.

Jung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tariaksuq sees it coming and defends easily.
Jung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to control the action but instead Tariaksuq gets a body lock and reverses into Jung's guard! Nice work!

Tariaksuq avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tariaksuq trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
Tariaksuq showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung seems keen to control Tariaksuq's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hop Sing Jung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jung, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hop Sing Jung!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vettenranta
vs
Long

181 cm
27
210 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

184 cm
27
219 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaleva Vettenranta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Long!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vettenranta.
A countering left hand to the body from Long misses.
Vettenranta has his takedown stuffed
and Vettenranta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Long scores with a jab to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vettenranta can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long works on Vettenranta's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Long.
Long digs a right hand into Vettenranta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vettenranta's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Long.

It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.
Long lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Long works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Long is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettenranta goes for a takedown attempt but Long pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Vettenranta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Long gets a clinch.
Long lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
Vettenranta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Long is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vettenranta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Long.
A nice left hand lands by Long.
Vettenranta takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Long.
Long lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Long utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Long.
Long lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Long.
Long lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Long.
Vettenranta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Long pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Long rushes Vettenranta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Long stops a takedown attempt from Vettenranta.
Long lands a hook to the side of the head.
Long pushes Vettenranta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Long lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Long on the inside.
Long lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Long is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Long.
Long lands a nice uppercut.
Long with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Long lands a body shot.
Long lands a shoulder strike.
Long lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Long lands a nice shot to the body.
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vettenranta's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Long.
Vettenranta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Long lands a left hand.

Vettenranta is rocked!
Long lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Vettenranta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Long drops Vettenranta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vettenranta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long crunches a lovely knee into Vettenranta's ribcage.
Long creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vettenranta with a big uppercut! Vettenranta tries to clinch up but Long pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vettenranta to the mat! Vettenranta covers up and Long unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Long!
Kyle Long is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kyle Long thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Thundercunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heath Herring's chin.

Thundercunt
vs
Herring

194 cm
27
245 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

193 cm
27
250 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Thundercunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heath Herring!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herring gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thundercunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Herring drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Thundercunt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thundercunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herring fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herring.
Theodore Thundercunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Herring walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Heath Herring has been cut.
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!
Herring has his takedown stuffed
and Thundercunt counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herring is defended easily by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Herring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thundercunt moves away.
Thundercunt lands a body shot.
Jab from Thundercunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herring has his takedown stuffed
and Thundercunt counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Herring out cold! What a finish! Thundercunt is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Thundercunt!
Theodore Thundercunt retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Mar Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zui Quan Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mar Binay
vs
Quan Tso

195 cm
26
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudy Mar Binay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zui Quan Tso!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Binay tries to counter with a takedown but Tso is quick to defend against it.
Tso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binay feinted with a counter takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Binay blocks an uppercut.
Binay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Binay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Binay.
Binay tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Mar Binay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Tso as the two fighters clinch.
Binay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tso lands with a left to the head.
Tso lands with a left to the head.
Tso lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tso.
Binay is breathing heavily.
Tso pushes Binay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso lands a nice uppercut.
Tso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tso.
Still in the clinch, Tso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tso cracks Binay with a nice body shot.
Tso creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Binay's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Binay drops to his knees and Tso pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zui Quan Tso!
Zui Quan Tso is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Metso
vs
Fitzgerald

180 cm
27
190 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Metso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Fitzgerald both land. Nice combination.

Metso 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.
Metso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
Fitzgerald has control of Metso's left arm, preventing Metso from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Metso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzgerald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzgerald has escaped and now he's on top!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Metso is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Metso is controlling from the bottom.
Fitzgerald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Metso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard.

Metso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metso postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metso manages to get himself to full guard.

Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Metso.

Metso is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Metso, up you get!
Metso walks into a left hand.
Metso misses with an uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Metso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Metso persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metso. Metso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot that snaps Metso's head back.
Metso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab. Metso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metso.
Metso misses with a takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Metso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzgerald might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Metso has his takedown stuffed
and Metso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Metso ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzgerald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzgerald punishes Metso's body with a nice straight punch.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metso moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metso walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzgerald.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.

Metso is rocked!
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald throws out a counter right but Metso avoids it with no problem.
Metso takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Metso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald jabs Metso right on the nose. Metso blinks but takes it well.
Metso tries to move into range but Fitzgerald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metso seems to have got his legs back now.
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metso.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Metso should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Metso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzgerald dips to his left and cracks Metso with an uppercut!

Fitzgerald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
Metso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzgerald controlling Metso's posture.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard.

Metso looking for a guillotine here but Fitzgerald defends easily.
Metso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Metso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzgerald is aware though and is defending well.
Fitzgerald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fitzgerald preventing the sweep.

Metso working for a triangle but Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position from guard on top but Metso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Metso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzgerald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzgerald is continuing to stall.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes but missing.
Metso trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Metso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Metso ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Fitzgerald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso.

Metso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Metso is thwarting Fitzgerald's attempts to control the position.
Metso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metso wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.

Metso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Metso there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzgerald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Metso chips away with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso stands up over Fitzgerald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzgerald has control of Metso's left arm, preventing Metso from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzgerald trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzgerald is looking to slow Metso down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Metso shoots in.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgerald scores with a four punch combination!
Metso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzgerald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgerald has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Metso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Fitzgerald.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.
Metso has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Metso has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Fitzgerald lands.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald leaves Metso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald throws a monster overhand right that drops Metso! Fitzgerald follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald is the new middleweight champion!
Andy Fitzgerald gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnie Kavlitzekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pain
vs
Kavlitzekis

181 cm
19
166 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Leviathan Clothing
Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royal Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnie Kavlitzekis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kavlitzekis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pain is in Kavlitzekis's guard.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kavlitzekis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kavlitzekis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Pain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kavlitzekis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pain, into his guard.

Kavlitzekis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pain wants to sweep here but Kavlitzekis controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis passes into half guard.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.

Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain is looking to control Kavlitzekis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pain avoid being mounted?

Kavlitzekis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pain looking for submissions off his back.

Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Pain is looking to improve his position.

Pain looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.

Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kavlitzekis pulls his head out easily.

Kavlitzekis wants to work for an arm triangle but Pain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Pain looking for a guillotine here but Kavlitzekis defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kavlitzekis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kavlitzekis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pain's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kavlitzekis is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnie Kavlitzekis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pain throws out a loose jab but Kavlitzekis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnie Kavlitzekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kavlitzekis slips a straight right by Pain.
Kavlitzekis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pain defends it well.
Pain throws a hook to the side of Kavlitzekis's head but Kavlitzekis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pain throws a hook to the side of Kavlitzekis's head but Kavlitzekis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kavlitzekis slips under a jab.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pain misses with an uppercut.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain throws a jab when Kavlitzekis was well out of range.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kavlitzekis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pain misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kavlitzekis sprawls well. Kavlitzekis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Kavlitzekis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavlitzekis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pain avoids it easily.
Kavlitzekis moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Kavlitzekis walks into a straight right hand from Pain.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pain swings widly with a right hand

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kavlitzekis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kavlitzekis has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.

Pain has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kavlitzekis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pain has tightened it up now! Kavlitzekis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Royal Pain waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
25%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Disgracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disgracie has chosen I kill cause im hungry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Vermeer
vs
Disgracie

175 cm
26
151 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

163 cm
26
135 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Vermeer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Disgracie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disgracie swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
We've been told by Vermeer's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vermeer looks to land a left hand but Disgracie moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Disgracie.
Vermeer throws a shot from downtown. Disgracie moves away and avoids it.
Vermeer connects with a looping right hand.
Vermeer throws a hook but Disgracie avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Disgracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Disgracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disgracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disgracie misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeer looks to throw the jab but Disgracie is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeer misses the target.
Disgracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeer. Vermeer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vermeer connects with a body shot.
Disgracie misses with a straight left.
Vermeer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Disgracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Disgracie.
Vermeer fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disgracie misses with an uppercut. Vermeer saw that one coming.
It looked like Vermeer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Disgracie.

Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Vermeer as the two fighters clinch.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Disgracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Disgracie digs a right hand underneath Vermeer's ribcage. Vermeer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Disgracie misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie misses with the head strike.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer is working Disgracie over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disgracie.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
A short right from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Disgracies head.
Disgracie prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Disgracie blocks it.
Vermeer stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Disgracie blocking some punches.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Disgracie breaks from the clinch.

Vermeer instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Disgracie's ribcage. Disgracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Disgracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Disgracie back against the cage.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Disgracie or not.
A short right from Vermeer.
Disgracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Disgracie can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Vermeer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Disgracie's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disgracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Disgracie throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disgracie's elbow.
Disgracie throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vermeer staying out of range there.

Vermeer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Disgracie can do to turn this around?
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Vermeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disgracie.
Alexander Vermeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Disgracie throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Disgracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Vermeer is leaning against Disgracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Disgracie is breathing heavily.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie can't break the clinch.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Disgracie misses with a body punch.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer is leaning against Disgracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vermeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disgracie.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Disgracie's head.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Disgracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer looking to slow down the pace here.
Disgracie misses with some punches.
Disgracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Disgracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Disgracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeers head.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Disgracie working aggressively here.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Disgracie lands an uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeer lands a right hand.

Disgracie is rocked!
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Vermeer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
Disgracie blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Disgracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer presses Disgracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Disgracie on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Disgracies head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vermeer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Disgracie digs a good hook to Vermeer's body.
Disgracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Disgracie counters with a nice body shot.
Disgracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Disgracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeer.
Disgracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermeer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Disgracie scrambles back to his feet.
Disgracie misses with a body shot.
Royce Disgracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Disgracie misses with a hook to the body
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Disgracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Disgracie slips a straight right by Vermeer.
Disgracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vermeer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie takes a swing at Vermeer's ribcage but misses.
Vermeer throws a jab when Disgracie was well out of range.
Vermeer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Disgracie.
Royce Disgracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Vermeer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disgracie moves forwards but Vermeer connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vermeer clinches up with Disgracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Disgracie tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Disgracie back against the cage.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Disgracie controls his hands.
Disgracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disgracie tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Disgracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disgracie has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disgracie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Disgracie misses with some punches.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Disgracies head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie misses with a body punch.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disgracie's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Disgracie.
Disgracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Disgracie blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer presses Disgracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disgracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Disgracie.
Disgracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Disgracie misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Disgracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disgracie's elbow.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disgracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Disgracie.
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Disgracie breaks from the clinch.
Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
Disgracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Disgracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vermeer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vermeer clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vermeer looks to land a right hand but Disgracie moved out of range.
Disgracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vermeer throws a jab when Disgracie was well out of range.
Vermeer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Disgracie lands a head shot.
Vermeer throws a jab but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer loads up on a big right hand but Disgracie slips the punch.
Disgracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vermeer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vermeer at a distance.
Jab, jab by Vermeer - just one landing.
Disgracie cracks Vermeer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Disgracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeer misses the target.
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Disgracie's head but Disgracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disgracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Disgracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vermeer with a body shot.
Vermeer doesn't manage to clinch there - Disgracie circles away.
Disgracie throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.

Vermeer rushes Disgracie and presses him up against the cage.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
Disgracie misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer keeps control of Disgracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Disgracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Disgracie.
Disgracie gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Disgracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeers head.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Disgracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disgracie lands a left hand.
Disgracie misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disgracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Disgracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Disgracie takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Disgracie misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie digs a right hand into Vermeer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vermeer's gas tank.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Disgracie.
Disgracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Disgracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Nice body punch from Disgracie.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disgracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Disgracie's head.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Disgracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer pushes Disgracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Disgracie with a big uppercut! Disgracie tries to clinch up but Vermeer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Disgracie to the mat! Disgracie covers up and Vermeer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer is the new featherweight champion!
Alexander Vermeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Royce Disgracie spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a great fight, i give credit and respect to the opponent, he is a great fighter, i thanks the organization for the opportunity to participate in this epic competition.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter's entrance music is Cherry Pie by Warrant. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Potter
vs
Belcher

184 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin