Revolution XC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinsuke McNakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McNakamura
vs
Mera

193 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shinsuke McNakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Mera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mera rushes McNakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McNakamura throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from McNakamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mera.
McNakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mera backwards.
A short left from McNakamura.
Mera told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Good body shot from McNakamura.
McNakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNakamura.
McNakamura misses with a body punch.
McNakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mera.
McNakamura dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
McNakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNakamura lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from McNakamura.
A head punch on the inside from McNakamura fails to land.

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

Mera is rocked!
McNakamura lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mera to his knees! McNakamura keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinsuke McNakamura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Hupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Gangsta Gangsta by N.W.A. Hupp has chosen Moustache Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gonzalez
vs
Hupp

185 cm
20
164 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

183 cm
19
159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Franco Hupp!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Hupp's head back.

Gonzalez gets a double leg takedown into Hupp's guard.
Hupp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Hupp keeps moving.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.

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

Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hupp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hupp trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Hupp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hupp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hupp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hupp trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalez's guard.
Hupp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hupp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hupp defends well.

Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hupp is aware though and is defending well.
Hupp trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Hupp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gonzalez forces his way into half guard.
Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Gonzalez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hupp tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gonzalez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Gonzalez!
Post fight, Nate Gonzalez took to the microphone: 'I aint surprised motherfukers. This one was for all you punk ass bitch ass haters comin at me an my brother. Y'all ain't ready for this shit homie, I'm too skilled from training with Nick Gonzalez, Kid Cudi, Kaedo, I'm just to damn good homie. COMPTON MOTHERFUCKER!!'.
Franco Hupp spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn.. big mouth strikes again.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walton Kunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq has chosen Tanya Tagaq - Uja as his entrance music. Issumatar Tariaksuq told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kunz
vs
Tariaksuq

170 cm
26
142 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

177 cm
27
142 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walton Kunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick which misses Kunz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kunz tries to avoid it.
Kunz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tariaksuq.
Kunz connects with a body shot.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tariaksuq moves away.
Tariaksuq lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tariaksuq ducks under a wild hook from Kunz.
A lazy left from Kunz finds it's target.
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kunz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kunz's head.
Kunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tariaksuq moves away.
A head kick by Tariaksuq misses
and Kunz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kunz misses.
Tariaksuq takes one on the button.
Kunz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick
and Kunz counters with a straight right hand.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Tariaksuq rushes Kunz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tariaksuq comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kunz takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Walton Kunz has been cut.
Kunz takes an elbow to the forehead.

Tariaksuq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kunz catches Tariaksuq with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tariaksuq pushes Kunz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kunz misses with the head strike.
Kunz has a couple of punches blocked by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow that stopped Kunz in his tracks for a moment.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow that stopped Kunz in his tracks for a moment.
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tariaksuq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kunz throws a looping overhand right but Tariaksuq ducks down to avoid it.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kunz clobbers Tariaksuq with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Tariaksuq.
Kunz misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq lands a high kick!

Walton Kunz's cut is getting worse.
Tariaksuq throws a front kick that sends Kunz stumbling back into the cage.
Tariaksuq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tariaksuq blocks a jab.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Kunz moves out of range easily.
Kunz cracks a nice hook into Tariaksuq's ribs.
Kunz loads up on a big right hand but Tariaksuq slips the punch.
Tariaksuq is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kunz scores with a jab to the body.
Tariaksuq ducks under a wild hook from Kunz.
Tariaksuq is looking to slow Kunz down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kunz throws a lazy right hand but Tariaksuq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tariaksuq.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunz throws a good cross that connects.
Kunz connects with a nice looking jab.
Tariaksuq scoring well with a low kick there.
Kunz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tariaksuq lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kunz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tariaksuq turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tariaksuq chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walton Kunz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tariaksuq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tariaksuq tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kunz is able to avoid easily.
Kunz throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kunz's knee momentarily.
Tariaksuq throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kunz.
Tariaksuq throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tariaksuq counters with a thumping low kick.
Kunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Tariaksuq tenderised Kunz's leg. Kunz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
Tariaksuq ducks under a wild hook from Kunz.
Kunz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kunz missing with a left hand there. Tariaksuq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Kunz.
Tariaksuq has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tariaksuq has Kunz up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kunz fails to land.
Tariaksuq blocks an uppercut.
Kunz misses with the head strike.
Kunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow inside.
Kunz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kunz takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow just above Kunz 's eye.
Kunz takes an elbow to the temple.
Kunz misses with the head strike.
Tariaksuq tries to work over Kunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tariaksuq lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tariaksuq tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tariaksuq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Walton Kunz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tariaksuq prevents a body shot from Kunz.
Kunz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kunz misses with a body punch.
Tariaksuq is struggling to control the position.
Tariaksuq blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq tries to work over Kunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Tariaksuq.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kunz is rocked!

Jeez, Walton Kunz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tariaksuq struggles to land a body shot inside as Kunz controls his hands.
Oh Kunz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kunz takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Mammoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmari Kuusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mammoth comes to the cage accompanied by I came to bring the pain. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Mammoth
vs
Kuusi

210 cm
27
277 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

189 cm
27
255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Phantom Fightwear
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Mammoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilmari Kuusi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuusi. Mammoth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammoth scores with a jab. Kuusi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuusi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mammoth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mammoth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mammoth lands a jab to Kuusi's midsection.
Mammoth works Kuusi's body with a nice hook.
Kuusi thows a leg kick but Mammoth checks it
and Mammoth counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuusi throws a leg kick
and Mammoth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mammoth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kuusi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuusi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammoth lands a body shot.
Mammoth thuds his right hand into Kuusi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mammoth lands a slapping body shot.
Kuusi looks winded!
Mammoth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mammoth throws a shot to the body.
Mammoth is looking to wear down Kuusi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mammoth cracks a nice hook into Kuusi's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mammoth.
Mammoth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuusi misses with a wild body shot.

Mammoth lands a left and a right that send Kuusi crashing to the mat, dazed. Mammoth thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Kuusi is rocked!
Mammoth lands with a nice body punch.
Kuusi is still on wobbly legs! Can Mammoth finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Mammoth ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kuusi clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Mammoth!
An out of breath Anton Mammoth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Destiny's Child - Bootylicious. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Metso
vs
Newton

180 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Newton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Metso shoots in and bounces Newton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Metso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Metso advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to control but Metso postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Metso trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Metso cracks Newton with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
Metso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Newton tries to buck Metso off but Metso is having none of it.
Metso cracks Newton with a big elbow.
Metso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Newton down.
Metso working the body and head with strikes.
Metso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso taking a breather here.
Newton regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Newton's temple.
Newton is looking to get back to full guard here but Metso has managed to pass to side control instead.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Metso's best efforts.
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Newton looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.

Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet.

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

Newton is looking for a triangle but Metso pushes his legs off easily.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton being controlled here, momentarily.

Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metso defends well.

Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metso is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Metso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Metso controlling from side mount.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Metso is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso working Newton over with strikes.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?

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

Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Metso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Newton 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 wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton keeping full guard, as Metso tries to pass.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.

Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso controls from within his opponent's guard.

Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metso cracks Newton with a solid left hand.

Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metso has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Metso manages to pass to side control!
Metso lands some shots froms side control.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.

Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Metso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newton sneaks back into half guard.

Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metso wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.

Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Metso is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metso to get the leverage.

Metso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Metso eventually gives up the hold.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Metso shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Metso stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metso preventing the sweep.
Metso is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Newton is looking for a triangle but Metso pushes his legs off easily.
Metso stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is looking to advance position but Metso won't allow it.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metso is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Metso is trying to control the position but Newton postures up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Metso keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Metso holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Metso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Metso is keeping the position.

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.

Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Metso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Metso is keeping the position.

Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton preventing the sweep.

Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Metso's guard.
Newton prevents Metso from improving his position.
Metso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Newton 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.
Newton is pressing down on Metso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metso is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Newton.
Well Metso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Antonio Siffredi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siffredi has chosen Kill them all as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fitzgerald
vs
Antonio Siffredi

183 cm
26
190 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
189 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Fitzgerald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siffredi lunges at Fitzgerald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzgerald's hand.
Siffredi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Siffredi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot that snaps Siffredi's head back.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald stuns Siffredi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fitzgerald has Siffredi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Siffredi as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi lands a nice shot to the body.
Siffredi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Siffredi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzgerald has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Fitzgerald trying to stall but Siffredi improves his position.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siffredis head.
Siffredi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Siffredi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald has Siffredi pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Siffredi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it misses.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Siffredi blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi digs a right hand into Fitzgerald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzgerald's gas tank.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
Siffredi working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Fitzgerald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Siffredi blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Siffredi presses Fitzgerald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling him.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch but Siffredi improves position.
Siffredi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
A left hand lands to the body for Siffredi.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgerald has Siffredi pressed against the cage, preventing Siffredi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siffredi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Siffredi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rocco Antonio Siffredi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siffredi.
Siffredi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body punch.
Siffredi ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Siffredi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siffredi.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgerald. Beautiful body shot.
Siffredi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzgerald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Siffredi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Siffredi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Siffredi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Siffredi slips the punch.
Siffredi misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Siffredi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siffredi. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Siffredi.
Siffredi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Siffredi should have avoided that one.
Siffredi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzgerald with a body shot.
Siffredi looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.
Fitzgerald catches Siffredi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andy Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Siffredi lands a jab.
Fitzgerald misses the body punch
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Andy Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Siffredi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Siffredi's shoulder, as Siffredi tries to avoid the shot.
Siffredi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siffredi moves away.
Siffredi moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook. Siffredi ducked under it nicely.
Siffredi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Siffredi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Siffredi sends Fitzgerald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Siffredi is motioning to the referee to let Fitzgerald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot

and Siffredi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fitzgerald! Siffredi lets Fitzgerald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
and Siffredi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Fitzgerald out cold! What a finish! Siffredi 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 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi is the new middleweight champion!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

#R1#
Shango lands a nice hook to Fatu's body. Fatu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fatu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fatu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shango cracks a nice hook into Fatu's ribs.
Fatu avoids the body shot from Shango.
Shango cracks a nice hook into Fatu's ribs.
Fatu throws a chopping leg kick but Shango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shango throws a hook but Fatu blocks it.
Shango is looking to wear down Fatu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Fatu darts in and clinches Shango up against the cage.
Shango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shango throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
A body shot lands from Shango.
Fatu misses with a punch to the body.
Fatu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow.
Shango lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land.
A short left from Fatu. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fatu gets through Shango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shango digs a right hand underneath Fatu's ribcage. Fatu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Shango lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fatu fails to land.
Shango gets through Fatu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fatu looks winded!
A short left from Shango.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shango avoiding damage as Fatu throws knees to the body.
Fatu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fatu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shango working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shango working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Shango.
Shango misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fatu tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango blocking some punches.
Fatu blocks a body shot from Shango.
Shango can't find room to land a body shot as Fatu controls the action.
Shango misses with some punches.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Shango.
Fatu can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Shango lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shango.
Shango misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shango creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Fatu.
Shango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shango misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Fatu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fatu manages to end up in side control.
Fatu lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Shango can't do much from the bottom here.
Fatu working the body and head with strikes.
Fatu tries to score with some ground and pound. Shango controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fatu working away.
Fatu working the ground and pound.
Fatu working away.
Shango is being controlled here.
Fatu cracks Shango with a big elbow.
Fatu is working Shango over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shango can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Fatu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fatu cracks Shango with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shango is trying to control Fatu's posture but Fatu avoids it.
Fatu landing strikes.
Fatu scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Fatu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT2#
Papa Shango's cut is getting worse.
Fatu taking a breather here.
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 Papa Shango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papa Shango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fatu throws a jab when Shango was well out of range.
Fatu tries to clinch up but Shango circles away and keeps his distance.
Shango scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fatu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shango.
Fatu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shango ducks under a wild hook from Fatu.
Shango throws out a powerful jab.
Fatu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shango manages to avoid it.
Shango throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fatu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fatu.
Shango swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fatu defending well as Shango loads up on a big left hand.
Shango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Fatu closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Fatu has a couple of punches blocked by Shango.
Shango working aggressively here.
Fatu tries a body shot but Shango blocks it.
Fatu is struggling to control the position.
Fatu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shango tries a body shot but Fatu blocks it.
Shango lands with a short shot to the head.
Shango tries to work over Fatu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shango struggles to land a body shot inside as Fatu controls his hands.
Fatu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Fatu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shango misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Shango working aggressively here.
Shango lands with a right to the head.
Shango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatu's elbow.
Nice body punch from Shango.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shango blocks a body shot from Fatu.
Stalling in the clinch from Fatu.
Shango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Shango misses with the head strike.
Fatu lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Papa Shango's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shango lands an uppercut.
Shango working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fatu lands a body shot.
Fatu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fatu wants a takedown. #T3#
Shango lands with a right to the head.
Shango can't find room to land a body shot as Fatu controls the action.
Fatu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shango tries to work over Fatu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatu blocks a body shot from Shango.
Fatu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shango fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shango stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shango lands a body shot.
Shango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fatu.
Fatu needs to keep his hands up - Shango had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Fatu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shango.
Shango feints with a jab and clips Fatu right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Fatu is sent crashing into the canvas and Shango leaps in for the kill! Fatu tries to get to his feet but Shango is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Fatu is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango is the new heavyweight champion!
Papa Shango decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Kontio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sing Jung
vs
Kontio

150 cm
27
155 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

174 cm
27
159 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hop Sing Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyry Kontio!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontio has his takedown stuffed

and Jung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kontio is trying to drag Jung to the mat but Jung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jung gets through Kontio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Jung turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kontio can't do much from the bottom here.

Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kontio has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Jung stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is trying to move to mount but Kontio reverses beautifully and ends up in Jung's guard.

Jung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontio defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jung working a defensive guard here.

Kontio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kontio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontio has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
Kontio pushing down on Jung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Kontio there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kontio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Jung has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kontio escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kontio!
Kontio lands an elbow.
Kontio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kontio wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Kontio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kontio scoring with punches and elbows.
Jung taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kontio connects with a decent elbow.
Kontio is working Jung over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jung gets back to half guard.
Kontio is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kontio pulls his head out easily.
Jung wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.

Kontio is looking for a kimura here.
Jung is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kontio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kontio wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio is nestled in close to Jung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jung looking for submissions off his back.

Kontio is working for a kimura here but Jung manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kontio's guard.
Jung looking to pass the guard.

Kontio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jung is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pyry Kontio 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.

Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Jung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but Jung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kontio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jung tries to counter by clinching up but Kontio breaks away and moves out of range.
Hop Sing Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.

Jung shoots in and gets a takedown into Kontio's guard.
Pyry Kontio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jung wants to control from the top but Kontio keeps moving.
Jung is pushing down on Kontio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kontio is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kontio gets full guard.
Jung won't allow Kontio to sweep him here.
Kontio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jung manages to get himself to full guard.

Jung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kontio is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jung 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 is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jung controls Kontio momentarily but Kontio frees himself.
Kontio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jung tries to get out of the position.

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

Jung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kontio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio cracks Jung with a solid left hand.
Jung is pulling down on Kontio's head. It's preventing any offense from Kontio, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kontio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kontio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontio pushing down on Jung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kontio is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jung is looking to control Kontio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jung avoid being mounted?

Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung gets back to full guard.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jung's head.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jung is looking for a triangle but Kontio pushes his legs off easily.

Jung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kontio is aware though and is defending well.
Kontio with a nice head shot there.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jung's head.

Jung looking for a guillotine here but Kontio defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kontio is in close to Jung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Kontio from controlling successfully.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kontio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jung has an active guard here but Kontio has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kontio connects with a nice short shot to Jung's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Jung or perhaps it was just good defense by Kontio, which made it look bad.
Kontio shoots for a takedown but Jung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kontio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kontio looking to score a takedown here. Jung is defending well but Kontio drives through and ends up in Jung's guard.

Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jung looking to control but Kontio passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jung wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kontio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kontio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Kontio connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Kontio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jung is surviving well by controlling Kontio's body position as best he can.
Kontio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kontio prevents Jung from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Kontio.
Kontio working Jung over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jung is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kontio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jung looks a forlorn figure.

Jung is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung can't escape the position.
Oh Jung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kontio tries to control but Jung wriggling away.
Jung seems to have got his legs back now.
Kontio lands a big elbow.
Kontio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kontio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jung hang on?
Kontio landing strikes from the mount.
Kontio postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Jung out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Kontio goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pyry Kontio!
An out of breath Pyry Kontio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by I Love the Cocaine. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Belcher

180 cm
27
184 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James cracks a nice hook into Belcher's ribs.
Belcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James with a hook.
Belcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Belcher off the cage and back into range.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a body shot.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James punishes Belcher's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belcher.
Belcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James with a jab.

Belcher is rocked!
Belcher walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from James! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick James!
Rick James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Cherry Pie by Warrant. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Potter
vs
Sammalkorpi

184 cm
27
180 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

177 cm
27
176 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter leaves Sammalkorpi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Potter rushes Sammalkorpi and presses him up against the cage.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Sammalkorpi's ribcage. Sammalkorpi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Potter manages to get underhooks.
Potter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Sammalkorpi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sammalkorpi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Potter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potter.
Sammalkorpi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi looks winded!
Potter lands a left hand.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammalkorpi.
Potter is working Sammalkorpi over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Potter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sammalkorpi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Sammalkorpi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potter after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Potter as the two fighters clinch.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Potter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Potter - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Potter.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potter gets through Sammalkorpi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Potter.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter works on Sammalkorpi's body with a couple of short punches.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Potter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown.
Potter lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Potter.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.

Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Potter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sammalkorpi is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Sammalkorpi tries to score a body lock takedown but Potter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammalkorpi seems to have recovered his senses.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Potter prevents it.
Potter lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Potter - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammalkorpi.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Sammalkorpi's ribcage. Sammalkorpi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Potter.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sammalkorpi or not.
Potter lands a big right hand that drops Sammalkorpi! The killer instinct kicks in and Potter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Potter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Peter Potter retains his welterweight title!
Peter Potter very nearly forgot to thank Leviathan Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.