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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Ceccoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceccoto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TNT. This should be a great matchup!

Calypso
vs
Ceccoto

183 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Versus

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Ceccoto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calypso scores with a punch to the head.
Calypso cracks Ceccoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Calypso thuds a left hand into Ceccoto's body.
Calypso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Calypso misses with a few strikes there.
Ceccoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calypso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ceccoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calypso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ceccoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Ceccoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calypso counters with a nice uppercut.
Ceccoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calypso punishes Ceccoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Ceccoto looks winded!
Calypso scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Calypso does no damage.
Ceccoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ceccoto ducks right into an uppercut from Calypso.

Ceccoto is rocked!
Ceccoto throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Calypso!
Ceccoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Calypso finish him?
Ceccoto fails with the takedown
and Calypso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Twist Calypso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Ceccoto.
Calypso throws a one two combo.
Ceccoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calypso throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ceccoto stumbling backwards into the ropes! Ceccoto bounces back off the ropes towards Calypso, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Calypso lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Calypso celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Twist Calypso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Munger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Rise of the Northstar - Sound of Wolves as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Munger
vs
Jones

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Butch Munger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Munger drives through and clinches with Jones against the ropes.
Munger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to pull guard but Munger holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Munger can't break the clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Butch Munger has been cut.
Munger works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Munger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Munger managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jumps guard but Munger turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Munger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munger is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Munger avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Munger improves position.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munger backwards.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munger is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munger is breathing heavily.
Munger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munger prevents it.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munger wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Munger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Munger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Munger fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Munger and move into the clinch position.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Munger misses its target.
A head kick from Jones lands but Munger takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a body punch but Munger moves out of range.
Munger tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones throws a head kick that Munger semi-blocks.

Butch Munger's cut is getting worse.
Munger avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Munger is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Munger circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Munger pushes him off.
Munger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a head kick that Munger semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.

Munger forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munger as he jumps to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Munger throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Munger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tito Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Munger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Munger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Munger clinches up against the ropes.

Munger manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch up but Munger circles away and keeps his distance.
Munger throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Munger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Munger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Munger moves out of range.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Munger's belly button to the back.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munger tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones leaves Munger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tito Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munger tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munger to the ground. Munger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munger shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munger shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a head kick but Munger moves out of range.

Munger clinches.

Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Munger regains guard.
Jones is standing up over Munger. Munger looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.

Munger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munger is not content to let Jones control the position.

Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Munger holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to control the position but Munger is working away.

Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Munger is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Munger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tito Jones!
Tito Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farnad Behpour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behpour's entrance music is Baba O'Riley. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Behpour
vs
Angle

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Versus

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farnad Behpour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behpour lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Behpour swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Behpour there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Angle staying out of range there.
Angle shoots in looking for a takedown but Behpour manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Angle tries to clinch up.
Behpour is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Angle.
Behpour throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle avoids the head kick by Behpour.
Nice sprawl there from Behpour as Angle shoots in.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.

Angle drives through and clinches with Behpour against the ropes.
Angle tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Behpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Angle coming out on top.
Behpour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angle wants to clinch.
And Behpour counters with a quick kick to the body but Angle blocks it.
Angle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Behpour counters with a nice body shot.
Angle dives in and grabs Behpour's left leg, looking for a takedown. Behpour pushes down on Angle's head and hops out.
Angle throws a sloppy head kick and Behpour moves out of range easily.
Behpour looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Angle tries to clinch but Behpour moves away
and Behpour counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Angle is looking to clinch but Behpour is avoiding it.
As Angle looks to move away, Behpour throws a big counter combo but Angle just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behpour with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurt Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behpour lands with a kick to the temple. Angle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Behpour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle tries to clinch up.
Farnad Behpour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Behpour blocks the body kick.
Behpour takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angle tries to clinch there but Behpour circles away.
Angle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Behpour seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Angle looks winded!
Angle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Behpour sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle goes for a double leg but Behpour avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Behpour continues to drive forward.
Some wild striking there from Behpour.
Behpour throws a lazy right hand but Angle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Behpour scores with a head kick.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Behpour but Behpour pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Behpour drops down looking for a counter takedown but Angle sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Behpour checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Angle has a takedown stuffed.
Behpour swings for the body but Angle moves out of range.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Behpour.
Nice shot by Angle.
Behpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Behpour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angle blocks a head kick by Behpour.
Angle thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Behpour fails to land with a series of punches.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Behpour but Behpour pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Behpour lands but Angle takes it in his stride.
Behpour throws a right hand that Angle ducks under and follows up with a left that Angle also avoids with ease.
Angle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Behpour throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farnad Behpour is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle darts in looking for a takedown but Behpour gets double underhooks and turns Angle into the ropes.
Behpour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angle manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Behpour tries to counter by clinching up but Angle breaks away and moves out of range.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.

Angle has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Behpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Behpour displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angle.
Behpour bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Behpour works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Angle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Behpour avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle is looking to clinch.
Behpour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angle.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Behpour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Behpour throws a nice head kick!
Angle throws a head kick that misses.
Behpour was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Angle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Behpour's waist but Behpour gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angle off to one side.
Angle lands a right hook to the body.
Behpour misses with a body shot.
Behpour plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but Behpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Behpour looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle avoids the head kick by Behpour.
Angle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Behpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Behpour avoids a punch combination nicely.
Behpour tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Angle manages to circle out of the way.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Angle closes the distance and pushes Behpour back into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Behpour as Angle tries to tie him up.
Angle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Behpour blocks it with crossed arms.

Behpour breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behpour circles away from the clinch attempt
and Behpour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farnad Behpour dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Behpour lands a high kick!
Behpour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Behpour wants it to stay on the feet.
Behpour half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Angle tries to clinch but Behpour is having none of it.
Behpour attempts a counter takedown but Angle avoids it well and moves away.
Angle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Behpour misses the shot to the body.
Behpour moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Behpour is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but Behpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Angle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Angle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Behpour has him pressed against the ropes.
Angle fails to pull guard.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Behpour is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Behpour breaks the clinch.
Behpour is looking to wear down Angle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Behpour misses with a body shot.
Angle throws a one two combo.

It looks like Farnad Behpour has been cut.
Behpour throws a nice head kick!
Behpour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angle can do to turn this around?
Angle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Behpour sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but Behpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Behpour throws a big counter combination but Angle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Behpour throws a sloppy body shot

and Angle moves into the clinch.

Behpour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Behpour throws a combination that misses
and Behpour takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behpour tries a head kick but it misses.
Behpour moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAngle.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Behpour sprawls well.
Behpour looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Behpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Behpour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Behpour drops down looking for a counter takedown but Angle sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Behpour lands a head kick!
Angle shoots in but Behpour avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Behpour keeps the fight on the outside.
Farnad Behpour is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Behpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Behpour there.
Behpour misses with a head kick.

Angle drives through and clinches with Behpour against the ropes.
Angle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Behpour's elbow.
Behpour gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Angle.
Angle fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Behpour breaks the clinch.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Behpour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Behpour throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Behpour is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Behpour slaps away a takedown attempt from Angle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behpour throws a head kick but Angle moves out of range.
Angle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Behpour sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farnad Behpour showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Behpour, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farnad Behpour!
An out of breath and clearly excited Farnad Behpour thanked Versus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Stairway to Heaven . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Ward

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Ward!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward works Jackson 's body with a nice hook.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Ward throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Ward works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ward will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Ward lands a high kick!
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Ward against the ropes but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Ward swinging wildly here.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson checks a low kick from Ward.
Ward throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Ward avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ward continues to drive forward.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Ward scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Jackson is rocked!
Ward lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ward.
Ward throws a shot to the body.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ward manages to circle out of the way.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Ward misses.
Good leg kick by Ward there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward delivers a nice body kick.
Ward throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Micky Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ward.
Micky Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Ward wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ward. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward throws a low kick, looking for Jackson 's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Ward tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward walks into a left hand.
Ward connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Jackson backs off Ward throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Ward throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Ward's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Jackson moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward throws a body kick that misses.
Ward throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ward throws a leg kick which misses Jackson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Ward scores with a head kick.
Ward misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Micky Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward lands with a good body shot.
Ward wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward lands a body shot.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ward is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ward throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ward takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson .
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ward. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Ward throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson .
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ward is looking to chop away at Jackson 's legs.
No joy there for Jackson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jab from Ward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
Ward thuds his right hand into Jackson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Ward 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Ward cracks the inside of Jackson 's front leg.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ward. That one must have hurt.
Ward throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ward.
Ward with a nice cross.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Jackson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ward.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the ropes.
Ward delivers a nice body kick.
Henry Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ward can pounce on him.
Ward looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ward throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ward won't be happy with that.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet.
Ward wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ward is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Ward!
An out of breath Micky Ward 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
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zipo Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Khan
vs
Muhammad

195 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter
Versus

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zipo Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Khan misses.
Muhammad lands with a nice body punch.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Muhammad circles away.
Muhammad throws a monster overhand right that drops Khan! Muhammad follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Muhammad!
A relieved looking Abraham Muhammad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.