HFC 284 Catchmaer vs Viceroy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihattovic comes to the cage accompanied by Geto Boys - Still. Monroe has chosen Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mihattovic
vs
Monroe

177 cm
43
179 lbs
18 - 16 - 2

175 cm
38
176 lbs
31 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 18 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe throws a right and a left that Mihattovic avoids nicely.
Mihattovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Mihattovic does a little dance to reset his feet.

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

It looks like Jon Monroe has been cut.
Mihattovic 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.
Mihattovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Mihattovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mihattovic takes one to the side of the head.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihattovic.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mihattovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Mihattovic moves out of range easily.

Mihattovic clinches up against the cage.
Mihattovic is stalling here.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe can't break the clinch.
Monroe tries to circle away but Mihattovic has him pinned against the cage.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mihattovic stalling in the clinch but Monroe improves position.
Mihattovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Monroe tries to break the clinch but Mihattovic is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic tries for a takedown. No joy.

Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihattovic.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Mihattovic is looking for a counter combo.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses

and Mihattovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihattovic has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihattovic has him pressed against the cage.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mihattovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl out of it but Mihattovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mihattovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Mihattovic persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nebojsa Mihattovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mihattovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Mihattovic slips under a jab from Monroe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Mihattovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monroe!

Mihattovic tries for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Monroe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mihattovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Mihattovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Monroe is defending well.

Mihattovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Monroe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mihattovic asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Mihattovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monroe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mihattovic is putting a hurting on Monroe here, landing some big shots from side control.

Mihattovic swings around for an armbar but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mihattovic's guard.
Monroe tries to stand but Mihattovic is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monroe gets to his feet. Mihattovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mihattovic on the side of the head.
Monroe thuds a left hand into Mihattovic's body.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mihattovic.

Oooh a lovely combination from Monroe sends Mihattovic down but not out. Monroe dives into side control looking to finish.

Mihattovic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Monroe decides to stand back up.
Oh Mihattovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mihattovic walks straight into a right hand from Monroe - that's dropped him! Monroe jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mihattovic from any more punishment! Mihattovic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ay One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes into a darkened arena with his song building. When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Samir Kahric is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

One
vs
Kahric

190 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

187 cm
34
191 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ay One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samir Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kahric has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
One takes a swing at Kahric's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from One misses the target.
One takes a swing at Kahric's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by One.
Kahric looks for a takedown but One sprawls well.

Kahric shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kahric was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kahric throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kahric working the ground and pound.
Kahric working the ground and pound but One is defending the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kahric.
Kahric scores with punches from side control.

Kahric tries for a kimura but One is defending well.
One parries the strikes from Kahric easily there. Kahric is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable One to escape.
One tries to escape but Kahric is in control.
Kahric tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric throws a strike aimed at the side of One's head but One avoids it well.
One defending against the ground and pound.
Kahric throws a strike aimed at the side of One's head but One avoids it well.
One is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kahric has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Kahric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by One, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One struggling a bit here.
Kahric lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Kahric crashes against the mat.
Kahric is putting a hurting on One here, landing some big shots from side control.

Kahric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
One pushes Kahric away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kahric gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kahric in side control lands a decent elbow.

Kahric is trying to get an arm triangle but One is defending well.
One is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kahric thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kahric grinds an elbow into One's temple.
One is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kahric is controlling him well.
Kahric working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
One tries to bench press Kahric off him but Kahric keeps the position.
Kahric cracks One with a big right hand but One just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kahric working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahric scoring with punches and elbows.
One managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kahric.
Kahric prevents One from escaping the position.
One managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kahric.
Kahric tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
One tries to escape but Kahric is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric working the ground and pound.
Kahric scoring with punches from side control.
Kahric cracks One with a big right hand but One just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

One throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kahric looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Kahric persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
Kahric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but One defends it well.
One misses the shot to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from One enables Kahric to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. One manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kahric is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
One wants to stand up but Kahric is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kahric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahric prevents One from getting back to his feet.
Kahric preventing the sweep.
Kahric throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.

One pushes Kahric off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kahric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense.
Ay One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Kahric.

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

One wriggles free and stands up.
One cracks a nice hook into Kahric's ribs.
Kahric shoots in looking for a takedown but One manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kahric's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
One scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samir Kahric will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kahric looks for a takedown but One sprawls well.
A big left from One misses.

Kahric closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kahric lands in his opponent's guard.
Kahric throws a strike but One rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kahric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. One gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One working some strikes from top position.

Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kahric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. One defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One pushes down on Kahric's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kahric has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kahric on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kahric tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
Kahric works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kahric looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
One controlling from the top position.
One landing some decent shots from guard.
One lands a couple of elbows.

Kahric is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kahric is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
One working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
One cracks Kahric with a solid left hand.
One pushing down on Kahric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
One takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
One seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
One winds up and cracks Kahric with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
One working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
One looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kahric with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
One lands strikes from half guard.
One prevents Kahric from improving his position.
Kahric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but One scores with a couple of nice shots.
One working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
One seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Kahric is rocked!
One looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kahric with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kahric is still in real trouble! Can One finish him?

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
One is keen to just control but Kahric is a slippery customer.
Kahric seems to have recovered his senses.
One working over Kahric with some ground and pound. Kahric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
One trying to mount his opponent but Kahric defends it.
One works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
One working the ground and pound.
One landing strikes.
Kahric misses with an elbow from the bottom.
One working the body and head with strikes.
Kahric tries to bench press One off him but One keeps the position.
One wants to control but Kahric is keeping him busy.
One working the ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks One politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. One prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kahric is looking for a sweep.
One working the ground and pound.
Kahric tries to improve position but can't.
Kahric manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kahric is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahric lands a nice short elbow.
One keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahric is working away from the top position though.
One desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Kahric 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahric not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ay One dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kahric shoots in looking for a takedown but One manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kahric's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
One stuffs the takedown.
One is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kahric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
Kahric misses with a takedown attempt - One sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ay One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Kahric.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
One throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
One throws a hook but Kahric avoids it easily.
Kahric fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but One avoids it really well and circles away.
One cracks Kahric with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One throws a jab when Kahric was well out of range.
Kahric shoots for a double leg takedown but One sprawls well. He's pushed Kahric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahric has time to react.
One throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kahric.
Kahric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahric walks into a stiff left hand from One.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahric can do to turn this around?
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahric.
One works the jab nicely.
One throws a monster overhand right that drops Kahric! One follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ay One!
A very excited looking Ay One made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Right On. Welsh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lets Have A War. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Handle
vs
Welsh

170 cm
32
190 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

190 cm
39
199 lbs
25 - 29 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Handle swivels and escapes.
Welsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handle is fending him off so far but Welsh persists. Nope, Handle circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Handle's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Handle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Welsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Welsh ducks under a wild hook from Handle.
Welsh shoots in and drives through. Handle sprawls well.
Max Handle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Welsh.
Welsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Handle's waist but Handle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Welsh off to one side.

Welsh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Handle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Handle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Handle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Welsh wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.

Welsh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Handle, up you get!
Handle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Welsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welsh takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Welsh counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Handle.

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

Welsh stands up and waves to Handle to follow him.
Good shot there by Handle.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Welsh moves in looking to clinch but Handle pushes him off.
Welsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handle tries to bum rush Welsh with a series of wild strikes but Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Welsh clinches.
Welsh blocks an uppercut.
Welsh misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handle can't break the clinch.
Welsh just leaning against Handle, taking a breather.
Handle tries to throw a body punch but Welsh avoids it by throwing Handle back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying to break the clinch but Welsh is controlling him.

Welsh breaks from the clinch.
Handle scores with a sloppy right hand. Welsh should have avoided that one.
Welsh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Handle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Welsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Handle thows a left - swing and a miss!

Handle drops Welsh with a beautiful combination! Welsh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Handle is looking for the KO!

Welsh is rocked!

It looks like TJ Welsh has been cut.
Handle pounces like a tiger and cracks Welsh with a vicious hook! Welsh is down but not out! Handle follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Handle!
A relieved looking Max Handle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byron Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Rahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Rahim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Malik
vs
Rahim

194 cm
21
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

197 cm
31
237 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ali Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahim throws a leg kick

and Malik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malik.
Malik working some strikes from top position.
Rahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malik forces his way into half guard.
Malik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rahim wants to control but Malik is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Malik.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Malik.
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.
Malik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malik passes into side control, despite Rahim's attempt to control the position.
Malik working the head with strikes.

It looks like Ali Rahim has been cut.
Malik working the head with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byron Malik!
After winning the bout, Byron Malik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast. Bastien Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Dux's chin.

Harris
vs
Dux

180 cm
33
193 lbs
29 - 27 - 0

196 cm
32
205 lbs
12 - 17 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 29 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dux!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dux.
Dux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris lands a body shot.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dux stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris checks a low kick from Dux.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
As Harris backs off Dux throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.

Harris pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.

Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Harris has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bastien Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dux.
Harris wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Dux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harris.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Harris backs off Dux throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Dux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Dux.
As Dux looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Dux just gets out of the way.
Dux throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris is looking to counter the offense by Dux and move into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Harris has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well.
Dux fails to pull guard.

Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Harris clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.

Dux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harris clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harris tries to roll but Dux sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux working for the choke.

Harris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harris is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dux gets his way!
Dux misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dux working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Harris is keeping busy.

Harris fending off the submission attempt from Dux.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control momentarily.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Harris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris covering up well and avoiding damage.

Dux seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Harris's chin but Harris turns very nicely into Dux's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Harris.

Harris stands up and waves to Dux to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bastien Harris 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.

Harris with a jab.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dux misses with an uppercut.

Dux knocks Harris to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Bastien Harris has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dux is trying to get an arm triangle but Harris is defending well.
Dux misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dux trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Dux taking a breather here.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Harris wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Dux prevents Harris from improving his position.
Dux stops Harris from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Harris is controlling Dux's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Harris won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux stops Harris from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bastien Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Harris tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range.
Harris is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Harris is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Harris throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Dux.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Dux is breathing heavily.

Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Dux's ribcage. Dux let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris.
Dux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris digs a good hook to Dux's body.
Harris tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.

Harris closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bastien Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Harris moves into the clinch.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dux is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.

Dux manages to break the clinch.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss

and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris pushes Dux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dux backwards.

Dux is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris dips a shoulder and cracks Dux with a mighty uppercut! Dux falls back against the cage and Harris unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dux is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harris screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!
Post fight, an emotional Bastien Harris said 'Hey Joe Rogan lets go get drunk and high and pick up some hookers, i feel on top of the world right now.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Canadian Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hero
vs
Lee

178 cm
33
155 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

162 cm
36
162 lbs
22 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Canadian Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hero darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Hero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Canadian Hero has been cut.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Hero lands a right hand.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Hero.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Hero avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hero misses with some punches.
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!
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hero's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Hero working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hero.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.

Canadian Hero's cut is getting worse.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero misses with some punches.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero misses with some punches.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hero scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Hero avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Hero avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hero avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Canadian Hero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Canadian Hero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hero doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Hero is looking to clinch.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hero in his tracks.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.

Hero clinches with his opponent.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee lands an elbow just above Hero 's eye.
Hero takes an elbow to the forehead.

Canadian Hero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hero.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Hero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hero avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Hero gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Lee blocking some punches.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Hero.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Hero.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Hero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canadian Hero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hero blocks it with crossed arms.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Hero.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Hero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Hero working aggressively here.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero lands a left hand.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jeez, Canadian Hero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Canadian Hero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Canadian Hero'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. This is the final round!

Lee misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Lee clobbers Hero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.

Hero moves into the clinch.
Hero lands with a light punch inside.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Hero avoids the damage to the body.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hero's defenses.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee lands an elbow just above Hero 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lewis Lee!
A victorious Lewis Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I get Knocked Down. Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Benton
vs
Peltola

180 cm
40
185 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

180 cm
43
151 lbs
32 - 23 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton scores with a punch to the head.
Benton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Peltola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Benton.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Benton with a hook.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Peltola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peltola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Benton throws a hook but Peltola avoids it easily.
Peltola misses the jab.
Peltola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benton.
Benton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Benton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peltola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltola misses with a jab to the body
and Benton counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Benton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peltola throws a hook but Benton blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Benton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peltola doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton throws the left hand but Peltola avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Peltola misses the target.
Peltola lands a nice hook to Benton's body. Benton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benton misses with a hook. Peltola ducked under it nicely.
And Peltola tries to counter it with a takedown but Benton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peltola throws an off balance right hand
and Benton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benton moves out of range as Peltola strikes.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peltola throws a poor cross that misses
and Benton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peltola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Jab by Peltola.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benton manages to avoid it.
Benton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benton lands an overhand right.
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!
Benton misses with a hook. Peltola ducked under it nicely.
Peltola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Benton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peltola drops his hands momentarily and Benton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peltola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benton throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a hook to the side of Peltola's head but Peltola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltola with a nice cross.
Peltola throws a hook but Benton blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benton.
Peltola misses with a hook
and Benton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peltola throws a hook to the side of Benton's head but Benton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Peltola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Peltola slips under a jab from Benton.
Benton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benton connects with a body shot that sends Peltola's belly button to the back.
Peltola moves away from the strike by Benton.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Peltola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benton to the ground. Peltola is now in Benton's guard.
Benton wants to stand and escape but Peltola is having none of it.
Peltola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peltola is looking to work some ground and pound but Benton has wrist control.
Peltola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Benton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Peltola escapes and throws Benton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Benton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Peltola in side control, throwing shots but Benton defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola working the ground and pound from side control.
Peltola is working Benton over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola working away.
Benton manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peltola works his way into full mount!
Peltola controlling the pace for now.
Peltola scoring with strikes but Benton is staying in there.
Peltola looking to finish Benton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Benton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peltola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Peltola throws the left hand but Benton avoids the punch easily.
Benton scores with a shot to the body.
Peltola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benton on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Benton.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benton thuds his right hand into Peltola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Benton looks to land a right hand but Peltola moved out of range.
Benton punishes Peltola's body with a nice straight punch.
Benton avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benton swings for the body but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola misses with an uppercut. Benton saw that one coming.
Benton is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Peltola.
Peltola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton throws a hook but Peltola avoids it easily.
Benton moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola throws a body punch but Benton moves out of range.
Benton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peltola throws a body punch but Benton moves out of range.
Grant Benton is winning the standup battle so far.
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benton.
Peltola throws a hook but Benton avoids it easily.
Benton loads up on a big right hand but Peltola slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Benton.
Peltola throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Benton avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Benton avoids the body shot from Peltola.
A cross from Peltola lands.
Benton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benton misses with a straight right.
Benton scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton with a jab.
Benton avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Benton swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola slips a jab from Benton.
Benton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peltola on the side of the head.
Peltola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Peltola.
Peltola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peltola can do to turn this around?
Peltola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peltola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Peltola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Benton attempts a counter takedown but Peltola avoids it well and moves away.
Benton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Benton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benton throws a right hand that Peltola ducks under and follows up with a left that Peltola also avoids with ease.
Peltola throws a lazy right hand but Benton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Benton misses the target.
And Peltola tries to counter it with a takedown but Benton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peltola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benton moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Peltola misses with a body shot.
Peltola misses with a looping left.
Peltola jabs Benton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Benton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benton moves away from the strike by Peltola.
Benton lands a lovely overhand right.
Benton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltola manages to avoid it.
Peltola with the counter takedown but Benton avoids it easily.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Peltola throws a body shot but no joy.
Peltola misses with a wild body shot.
Peltola looks to throw the jab but Benton is out of range.
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benton blocks a jab.
Benton looks to land a right hand but Peltola moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton swings for the body but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peltola lunges at Benton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benton's hand.
Peltola misses with a wild body shot.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Benton catches Peltola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benton with a jab.
Benton avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Benton lands with a cross.
Benton scores with a nice head shot.
Peltola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benton cracks Peltola with a good jab.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltola moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltola throws a poor cross that misses
and Peltola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltola.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benton works the jab nicely.
Peltola connects with a jab.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benton manages to avoid it.
Benton lands a jab to Peltola's midsection.
Peltola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Benton misses with a straight left.
Peltola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benton defends it well.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
A big left from Peltola misses.
Benton punishes Peltola's body with a nice straight punch.
Peltola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benton connects with a single shot there.
Peltola throws a jab when Benton was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Benton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peltola takes one to the side of the head.
Benton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Benton.
Peltola staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Peltola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peltola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benton.
Peltola throws a big shot that misses.
Peltola misses with an uppercut. Benton saw that one coming.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Benton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peltola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.
And Peltola tries to counter it with a takedown but Benton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
A quick step to the side and Benton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Peltola misses.
A little feinted left hand from Benton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benton scores with the left hand. Peltola knows he should have avoided that one.
Benton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltola.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Peltola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peltola.
Atte Peltola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Benton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peltola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton throws a big shot that misses.
Peltola misses with an uppercut. Benton saw that one coming.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Peltola misses with a looping left.
A combination from Benton does no damage.
Peltola misses with a hook. Benton ducked under it nicely.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
It looked like Benton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benton scores with a nice head shot.
Benton takes one to the side of the head.
Peltola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Benton.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Benton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands a slapping body shot.
Benton looks to land a combination but Peltola avoids it well.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benton slips a straight right by Peltola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benton. Peltola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peltolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peltola avoids the body shot from Benton.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Benton.
Benton scores with a nice right hand.
Peltola throws a looping overhand right but Benton ducks down to avoid it.
Benton throws a jab when Peltola was well out of range.
Peltola scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Peltola misses the target.
Benton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benton tries to bum rush Peltola with a series of wild strikes but Peltola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benton moves away.
Benton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peltola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benton.
Benton connects with the punch.
Peltola throws a jab when Benton was well out of range.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Benton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benton throws a jab when Peltola was well out of range.
Benton connects with a looping right hand.
Benton connects with a looping right hand.
Benton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltola was well out of range. Poor timing from Benton.
The fighters circling - Benton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peltola looks to land a left hand but Benton moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Grant Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peltola walks into a stiff left hand from Benton.
Benton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benton, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Benton!
Grant Benton 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
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Dick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dick
vs
Wade

198 cm
28
285 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

198 cm
30
280 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick fakes the leg kick and cracks Wade in the body.
Wade misses with a combination
and Dick counters with a nice body shot.
Wade throws a head kick that misses.
Wade looks to land a combination but Dick avoids it well.
Wade throws a right hand that Dick ducks under and follows up with a left that Dick also avoids with ease.
Dick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Dick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dick lands the left hand.
Dick lands a head kick!
Wade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dick throws a body kick that misses.
Wade blocks a head kick by Dick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dick moves into the clinch successfully.
Dick throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
Dick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade 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.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Wade stalling in the clinch.
Wade gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
A right hand to the body from Dick.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Dick pushes Wade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Dick is controlling him.

Dick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Dick.

Wade gets tackled into the cage by Dick. Dick maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Wade breaks from the clinch.
Dick closes the distance and clinches up with Wade, looking for a takedown. Dick pushes Wade against the cage but Wade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Dick takes the fight into the clinch.
Dick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wade blocks it with crossed arms.
Dick presses Wade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wade tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Wade back against the cage.

Wade has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dick clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wade missing with strikes.
Wade missing with strikes from the back.
Dick rolls, trying to escape but Wade keeps control of the position.
Well, with Wade on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dick is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wade struggling to land strikes to the head as Dick covers up.
Dick avoids the strikes from Wade.
Wade is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Wade gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Wade gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Wade apologises and we restart here on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Wade with that takedown attempt.
As Wade tries to get set, Dick tries to push him back and clinch up but Wade manages to avoid the attempt.
Wade throws a push kick but Dick slaps the foot to one side.
Wade misses with a looping right.
Wade throws a sloppy head kick and Dick moves out of range easily.
Dick scores with a nice body kick.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Dick tries to clinch up but Wade circles away and keeps his distance.
Wade swinging wildly here.
Dick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dick connects with a nice looking jab.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dick to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dick was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.

Dick has Wade up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dick as Wade tries to tie him up.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Dick tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick tries to break the clinch but Wade is controlling the position.
Wade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wade.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wade is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
Dick lands a left hand.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.

Wade is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A head kick misses from Dick.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Dick gets a clinch.
Dick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dick tries to land a knee to the head but Wade blocks with his arms.

Dick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wade can do to turn this around?

Wade connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Dick to the floor! Wade dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like Big Dick has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wade scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wade working the head and body with strikes.

Dick is rocked!
Still in half guard, Wade seems content to control.
Oh Dick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wade lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dick quite badly. Dick pulls Wade in close trying to recover. Wade postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dick on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dick doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wade!
Samson Wade gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

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

Biggums
vs
DeLuise

178 cm
31
185 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

177 cm
39
165 lbs
29 - 15 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KAISER
Voodoo Nutrition

KAISER

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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuise throws a combination that misses

and Biggums counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeLuise wants to stand up but Biggums is controlling him.
DeLuise is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggums trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums postures up in DeLuise's guard and throws a big left but DeLuise blocks it.
Biggums in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DeLuise has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from DeLuise misses.
DeLuise lands with a right hand.

DeLuise pushes Biggums up against the cage in a clinch.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biggums lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
Biggums lands a shoulder strike.

Biggums escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch but Biggums swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeLuise scores with the left hand. Biggums knows he should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by DeLuise there.
DeLuise lands a glancing blow to the side of Biggums's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with a few strikes there.
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!
DeLuise misses with a hook
and Biggums counters with a nice uppercut.
DeLuise takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biggums with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biggums circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLuise throws a push kick but Biggums slaps the foot to one side.
Biggums defending well as DeLuise loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Biggums was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeLuise.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeLuise misses with an uppercut.
Biggums dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeLuise. That did some damage!
Biggums misses with a head kick.
DeLuise throws a jab when Biggums was well out of range.
It looked like Biggums wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Biggums. Beautiful body shot.
DeLuise thows a leg kick but Biggums checks it
and Biggums counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise moves away from the strike by Biggums.
DeLuise throws out a counter right but Biggums avoids it with no problem.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeLuise manages to avoid it.
DeLuise just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a leg kick which misses Biggums's front leg but catches the back leg as Biggums tries to avoid it.
Biggums darts in looking for a takedown but DeLuise gets double underhooks and turns Biggums into the cage.
DeLuise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biggums.
A jab lands there for DeLuise.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeLuise.
Biggums just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggums misses with an uppercut. DeLuise saw that one coming.
DeLuise lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeLuise.
Biggums on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeLuise. DeLuise obviously looking to wear him down.
Dom DeLuise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeLuise cracks Biggums with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeLuise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggums.
Biggums throws a half hearted mid kick.
DeLuise connects with a looping right hand.
Biggums gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Biggums looks for the body kick but DeLuise saw that one coming.
Biggums throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeLuise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from DeLuise.
DeLuise wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Biggums misses its target.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but Biggums circles away and keeps his distance.
Biggums swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeLuise lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggums off the cage and back into range.
DeLuise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biggums momentarily.

Biggums is rocked!
Nice jab there from DeLuise.
Oh Biggums is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggums glances at the clock... BAM! DeLuise nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Biggums crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Biggums is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dom DeLuise!
Dom DeLuise seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabryel Catchmaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord Viceroy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Catchmaer
vs
Viceroy

196 cm
29
246 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

198 cm
38
285 lbs
31 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabryel Catchmaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Viceroy moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Catchmaer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchmaer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Catchmaer scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Catchmaer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Viceroy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Catchmaer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Catchmaer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viceroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Catchmaer connects with a body shot.

Viceroy has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Catchmaer.
Viceroy letting Catchmaer take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viceroy.
Viceroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viceroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Catchmaer is trying to break the clinch but Viceroy has him pressed against the cage.
Viceroy misses with a punch on the inside.
Viceroy lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catchmaer backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Catchmaer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Viceroy's brow.
Viceroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Catchmaer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Viceroy clinches.
Viceroy misses with the head strike.
Viceroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchmaer's elbow.
Viceroy tries to throw a body punch but Catchmaer avoids it by throwing Viceroy back against the cage.
Viceroy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Catchmaer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viceroy can turn it around.
Catchmaer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viceroy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viceroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Viceroy closes the distance and pushes Catchmaer back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchmaer.

Catchmaer breaks from the clinch.
Catchmaer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viceroy.
Catchmaer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Catchmaer lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Viceroy closes the distance and pushes Catchmaer back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Catchmaer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Catchmaer missing with a left hand there. Viceroy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy tries to clinch but Catchmaer is having none of it.
Viceroy fails with an attempt to clinch.

Viceroy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Catchmaer, pushing him back against the cage.
Catchmaer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchmaer lands an uppercut.
Viceroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viceroy misses with a punch on the inside.
Viceroy tries a body shot but Catchmaer blocks it.
Catchmaer tries to land a knee to the head but Viceroy blocks with his arms.
Catchmaer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viceroys head.
Viceroy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viceroy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viceroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Catchmaer breaks from the clinch.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Catchmaer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Catchmaer misses with a looping right.
Viceroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Viceroy darts in and clinches Catchmaer up against the cage.
Viceroy misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.

Catchmaer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Catchmaer gets tackled into the cage by Viceroy. Viceroy maintains the clinch.
Viceroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viceroy lands a left hand.
Viceroy lands a hook that snaps the head of Catchmaer backwards.
Viceroy throws a head punch that misses.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
Catchmaer lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Viceroy.
Catchmaer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Viceroy being controlled against the cage.
Catchmaer tries to break free but Viceroy pushes him back against the cage.
Catchmaer misses with an elbow strike.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
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!
Viceroy lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy lands a hook that snaps the head of Catchmaer backwards.
Catchmaer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viceroy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viceroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viceroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Catchmaer breaks the clinch.

Catchmaer has closed the distance and engaged Viceroy in a clinch.
Catchmaer takes a shot to the head.
Viceroy pushes Catchmaer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Catchmaer looking to throw knees to the head but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
Catchmaer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viceroy blocks it with crossed arms.
Catchmaer blocking some punches.
Viceroy lands a shoulder strike.
Catchmaer pushes off an throws an elbow but Viceroy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viceroy misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Catchmaer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Viceroy clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Catchmaer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viceroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Viceroy dominated that round.
That's time! Catchmaer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Viceroy has Catchmaer up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Viceroy fails to land.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it misses.
Viceroy scores with a hook to the body.
Viceroy lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Catchmaer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Viceroy moves into the clinch successfully.
Catchmaer looking to slow down the pace here.
Viceroy digs a right hand underneath Catchmaer's ribcage. Catchmaer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viceroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viceroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catchmaer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viceroy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Catchmaer backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viceroy.
Viceroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Catchmaer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viceroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Catchmaer is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Viceroy connects with a big uppercut there that sends Catchmaer tumbling to the ground! Viceroy follows him down into his guard.
Oh Catchmaer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Catchmaer can't keep his opponent in guard - Viceroy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Viceroy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Catchmaer has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viceroy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Viceroy wants to work for an arm triangle but Catchmaer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Catchmaer seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Viceroy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viceroy prevents Catchmaer from standing back up.

Viceroy is working for a kimura but Catchmaer is defending it quite comfortably.

Viceroy seems to be working for a kimura but Catchmaer defends the submission attempt.

Viceroy is trying to work for a kimura but Catchmaer is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viceroy is looking for a kimura but Catchmaer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viceroy to get the leverage.
Catchmaer trying to control from the bottom.

Viceroy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Catchmaer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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