LFC 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuriy Kuznetmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kuznetmedov
vs
Meyer

188 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Meyer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer moves out of range as Kuznetmedov strikes.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Kuznetmedov misses with a straight right.

Kuznetmedov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow just above Meyer 's eye.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Meyer blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuznetmedov presses Meyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetmedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meyer tries a body shot but Kuznetmedov blocks it.
Meyer tries to stall but Kuznetmedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Meyer dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Meyer blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Meyer letting Kuznetmedov take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Josh Meyer has been cut.
Meyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and turns Meyer into the cage.
Meyer blocks the elbow strike.
Meyer is trying to break free.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Meyer avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetmedov as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Kuznetmedov lands a damaging elbow.

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!
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov digs a right hand into Meyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meyer's gas tank.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Meyer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetmedov as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Meyer tries to break the clinch but Kuznetmedov is controlling the position.
Meyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Meyer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Meyer tries to break free but Kuznetmedov pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Meyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Meyer tries to break the clinch but Kuznetmedov is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer stalling in the clinch but Kuznetmedov improves position.
Kuznetmedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Meyer can't break the clinch.
Meyer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetmedov has Meyer pressed against the cage.
Meyer is looking to control Kuznetmedov's arms but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meyer has his back to the cage.
Meyer stalling in the clinch but Kuznetmedov improves position.
Meyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Meyer shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Meyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetmedov won't allow it.
Meyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Meyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Meyer in his tracks for a moment.
Kuznetmedov is pushing Meyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetmedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetmedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuriy Kuznetmedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Meyer'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.

Kuznetmedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Meyer off the cage and back into range.

Kuznetmedov darts in and clinches Meyer up against the cage.
Kuznetmedov has Meyer pressed against the cage, preventing Meyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meyer blocks the elbow strike.
Meyer has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetmedov keeps him there for the moment.
Meyer is looking to control Kuznetmedov's arms but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meyer has his back to the cage.
Kuznetmedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Meyer avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the cage.
Kuznetmedov prevents Meyer from breaking the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov keeps control of Meyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Meyer is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetmedov is controlling him.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow just above Meyer 's eye.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Meyer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Meyer looking to stall.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Meyer can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyer's brow.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Meyer tries to break the clinch but Kuznetmedov is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Meyer is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetmedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Josh Meyer's cut even more.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetmedov can't find room to land a body shot as Meyer controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyer's brow.
Meyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyer's brow.
Meyer wants to break free but Kuznetmedov has control.
Meyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and turns Meyer into the cage.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuznetmedov cracks Meyer with a nice body shot.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetmedov.

Meyer is rocked!
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetmedov finish him?
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Kuznetmedov lands a big elbow that drops Meyer! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Meyer is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
Post fight, Yuriy Kuznetmedov took to the microphone: 'How's that for a debut?! Shout out to my boys Jared and Brett, they cool mother fuckers!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neyman Gariniho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McGuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neyman Gariniho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nigel McGuinn's chin.

Gariniho
vs
McGuinn

185 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neyman Gariniho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel McGuinn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinn misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from McGuinn is predictable there
and Gariniho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gariniho is just out of range.
McGuinn stalks Gariniho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gariniho's face. Gariniho staggers backwards, shaken.
Gariniho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuinn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
McGuinn misses with a leg kick
and Gariniho counters with a good low kick that McGuinn was not able to check.
Danga de danga de dang - Gariniho scores with a four punch combination!
McGuinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gariniho checks a leg kick nicely.
Gariniho loads up on a big right hand but McGuinn slips the punch.
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!
McGuinn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuinn looks for the body kick but Gariniho saw that one coming.
McGuinn's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuinn moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuinn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gariniho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gariniho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuinn moves forwards but Gariniho connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gariniho counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuinn's knee momentarily.
McGuinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
McGuinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gariniho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gariniho blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuinn misses with a jab to the body
and Gariniho counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuinn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gariniho throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuinn avoids it.
McGuinn throws a leg kick
and Gariniho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from McGuinn misses.
A left lands for Gariniho.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gariniho - that will leave a mark!
McGuinn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gariniho rather than just go for the knockout.
Gariniho throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gariniho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuinn swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gariniho to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuinn misses the shot to the body.
Nigel McGuinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuinn misses with a body shot.
McGuinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gariniho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from McGuinn misses
and Gariniho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

McGuinn is rocked!
Gariniho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuinn's calf.
McGuinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Gariniho finish him?
Gariniho checks a leg kick.
McGuinn seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuinn misses with a wild combination.
Gariniho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuinn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gariniho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuinn defending well as Gariniho loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gariniho moves away.
McGuinn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gariniho throws a shot from downtown. McGuinn moves away and avoids it.
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses.
Gariniho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gariniho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuinn. That did some damage!
McGuinn throws a leg kick
and Gariniho counters with a low kick, right behind McGuinn 's knee.
Gariniho moves away from the strike by McGuinn.
Gariniho lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuinn throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gariniho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gariniho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuinn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gariniho counters with a low kick, right behind McGuinn 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by McGuinn.
McGuinn throws a low kick, looking for Gariniho's leg but Gariniho calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

It looks like Nigel McGuinn has been cut.
McGuinn throws a shot from downtown. Gariniho moves away and avoids it.
McGuinn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gariniho lands a right hand from hell, dropping McGuinn. Gariniho pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neyman Gariniho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vidarr Volundr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Salas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Volundr
vs
Salas

195 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vidarr Volundr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nico Salas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Volundr rushes Salas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volundr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volundr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Volundr gets underhooks to prevent Salas's takedown attempt.
Volundr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vidarr Volundr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volundr has him pressed against the cage.
Volundr jumps guard but Salas stands there with Volundr around his waist. Volundr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salas.
Volundr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volundr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salas lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Volundr pulls guard effortlessly.
Salas slips nicely into half guard.

Salas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Volundr actively working from the bottom here.
Salas wants to take a breather but Volundr is having none of it.

Volundr is defending against the submission attempts here by Salas.
Volundr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Salas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volundr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Volundr trying to control here.
Volundr desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Volundr keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Salas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volundr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Salas wants to pass to mount but Volundr is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volundr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salas is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salas moves in looking to clinch but Volundr pushes him off.

Volundr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salas is pressed up against the cage. Volundr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salas down to the mat. Salas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Volundr has Salas up against the cage in a clinch.
Volundr is trying to pull guard but Salas has him pressed against the cage.
Salas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Salas has Volundr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Salas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Volundr tumbling to the mat - Salas dives into Volundr's guard.
Volundr managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Volundr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volundr holds on and takes a little breather.
Volundr looking for a sweep. Not yet Volundr, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salas is fighting to break Volundr's control of his arms but Volundr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Volundr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salas defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Salas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Salas looks to land a right hand but Volundr moved out of range.
Volundr tries to clinch up.
Salas shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've been informed that Salas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Salas misses with a looping left.
Salas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volundr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salas or perhaps it was just good defense by Volundr, which made it look bad.
Salas takes a swing at Volundr's ribcage but misses.
Salas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volundr is looking to clinch.
Salas misses with a takedown attempt - Volundr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salas moves in looking to clinch but Volundr pushes him off.

Volundr has closed the distance and engaged Salas in a clinch.
Salas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volundr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volundr tries to pull guard but Salas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volundr is trying to drag Salas to the mat but Salas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vidarr Volundr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salas tries a knee to the head but Volundr blocks it.
Salas can't break the clinch.
Salas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volundr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salas is trying to break the clinch but Volundr is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volundr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salas.
Salas is trying to force a seperation but Volundr has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volundr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volundr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volundr is trying to drag Salas to the mat but Salas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Volundr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salas can't break the clinch.
Salas jumps guard but Volundr stands there with Salas around his waist. Salas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salas is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Salas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volundr uses from the top position.
Salas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salas wants to sweep but no luck.
Volundr content to stall in guard here.
Salas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Salas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salas is breathing heavily.
Salas looking for a sweep. Not yet Salas, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Volundr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salas takes a swing at Volundr's ribcage but misses.
Volundr is looking to counter the offense by Salas and move into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volundr circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salas wants to counter the offense by Volundr and move into the clinch position.

Volundr rushes Salas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volundr looking for a takedown.
Salas trying to control the position but instead, Volundr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salas into the cage.
Volundr wants a takedown.
Volundr jumps guard but Salas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salas misses with a knee strike.
Volundr tries to score a body lock takedown but Salas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salas tries a knee to the head but Volundr blocks it.
Volundr looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volundr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salas prevents it.

Salas breaks the clinch.
Salas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volundr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salas somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Salas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Volundr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volundr is trying to pull guard but Salas has him pressed against the cage.
Nico Salas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volundr tries to pull guard but Salas won't allow it.
Salas has had enough of the clinch but Volundr keeps him there for the moment.
Salas prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vidarr Volundr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Volundr pulls guard successfully.
Salas wants to control from the top but Volundr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Volundr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volundr keeping moving, preventing Salas from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volundr holds on and takes a little breather.
Volundr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Volundr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volundr pulls Salas in close to his closed guard and prevents Salas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volundr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salas trying to control the position from guard on top but Volundr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Volundr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volundr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Volundr goes for a takedown attempt but Salas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salas wants to clinch up but Volundr keeps it at a distance.
Volundr dodges the punch combination from Salas.
Volundr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salas misses with a body shot.
Salas throws a sloppy head kick and Volundr moves out of range easily.
Volundr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volundr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Volundr takes the fight into the clinch.
Volundr is trying to drag Salas to the mat but Salas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salas tries a body shot but Volundr blocks it.
Volundr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volundr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volundr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salas's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nico Salas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Volundr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Volundr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Salas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Volundr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volundr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volundr is trying to keep Salas in close.
Vidarr Volundr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salas wants to control from the top but Volundr keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vidarr Volundr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Salas!
A very excited looking Nico Salas 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
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raivo Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Oconner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jaak
vs
Oconner

197 cm
17
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
287 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

PED Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raivo Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marko Oconner!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oconner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oconner lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oconner takes one to the chin there.
Oconner on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Jaak drives through and clinches with Oconner against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jaak as the two fighters clinch.
Oconner prevents a body shot from Jaak.
Jaak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oconner blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Oconner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaak.
Oconner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaak controls his hands.
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconner or not.
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconner or not.
Jaak misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jaak.
Oconner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oconner is looking to control Jaak's arms but Jaak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oconner has his back to the cage.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Oconner's ribcage. Oconner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oconner working aggressively here.
Oconner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaak controls his hands.
Oconner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oconner trying to control the position but instead, Jaak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oconner into the cage.
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconner or not.
Jaak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oconner prevents a body shot from Jaak.
Jaak lands a shot to the body.
Oconner looks winded!
Oconner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaak has him pressed against the cage.
Oconner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Jaak.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Jaak works on Oconner's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oconner backwards.
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconner or not.
Jaak lands a right hand.
Jaak can't find room to land a body shot as Oconner controls the action.
Jaak lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oconner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oconner is leaning against Jaak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Oconner's ribcage. Oconner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oconner trying to stall but Jaak improves his position.
Oconner is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaak gets an underhook and turns Oconner into the cage.
Jaak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaak lands a shoulder strike.
Oconner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak pushes Oconner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Oconner's ribcage. Oconner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaak lands with a right to the head.
Oconner blocks a body shot from Jaak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oconner looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Jaak.
Jaak lands a shoulder strike.
Jaak cracks Oconner with a nice body shot.
Jaak lands a left hand.
Jaak scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaak tries to throw a body punch but Oconner avoids it by throwing Jaak back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaak.
Jaak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaak blocking some punches.
Oconner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaak cracks Oconner with a nice body shot.
Jaak pushes Oconner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Jaak.
Jaak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jaak as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaak lands a left hand.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Oconner's ribcage. Oconner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jaak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oconner prevents a body shot from Jaak.
A shot in the inside from Jaak.
Jaak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Jaak.
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaak is working Oconner over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jaak as the two fighters clinch.
Jaak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oconners head.
Jaak works on Oconner's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaak scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconner or not.
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconner or not.
Oconner 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.

Raivo Jaak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jaak jabs at Oconner's body.

Jaak darts in and clinches Oconner up against the cage.
Jaak works on Oconner's body with a couple of short punches.
Oconner working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Jaak.
Jaak pushes Oconner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaak lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jaak is working Oconner over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jaak.
Jaak lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Jaak.
Jaak leaning against his opponent.
Oconner trying to stall but Jaak improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak tries to throw a body punch but Oconner avoids it by throwing Jaak back against the cage.
Oconner misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Jaak.
Oconner is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaak.
Jaak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconner or not.
Jaak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oconner can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak lands with a left to the head.
Jaak tries to throw a body punch but Oconner avoids it by throwing Jaak back against the cage.
Oconner blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Jaak is leaning against Oconner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oconner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaak's elbow.
A body shot lands from Jaak.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaak.
Jaak scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaak.
Jaak lands a shoulder strike.
Jaak lands a body shot.
Jaak lands a body shot.
Jaak cracks Oconner with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Jaak.
Good body shot from Jaak.
Jaak tries to work over Oconner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaak connects with a knee to the head.
Jaak scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaak misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oconner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaak is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Jaak.
Jaak cracks Oconner with a nice body shot.
Jaak lands a left hand.
Jaak is working Oconner over against the cage.
Raivo Jaak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Jaak.
Jaak cracks Oconner with a nice body shot.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oconner misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jaak.
Jaak scores with a shot to the side of Oconner's head.
Jaak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jaak.
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jaak.
Jaak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaak tries a body shot but Oconner blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaak.
Jaak is working Oconner over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaak scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jaak.
Oconner prevents a body shot from Jaak.
Jaak lands a right hand.
Jaak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oconner's elbow.
Jaak lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Oconner fails to land.
Jaak lands a body shot.
Jaak lands a body shot.
Jaak is leaning against Oconner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oconner prevents a body shot from Jaak.
Jaak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaak lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Jaak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaak can't find room to land a body shot as Oconner controls the action.
Jaak tries to throw a body punch but Oconner avoids it by throwing Jaak back against the cage.
Oconner tries to work over Jaak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaak presses Oconner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaak presses Oconner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaak lands a body punch.
Jaak pushes Oconner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaak lands a right hand.
Jaak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jaak - that landed with a thud.
Oconner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaak controls his hands.
Jaak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oconner's elbow.
Oconner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oconner misses with a body punch.
Jaak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oconner blocks the elbow strike.
Jaak lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raivo Jaak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jaak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oconner blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Oconner tries to work over Jaak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oconner can't break the clinch.
Oconner is looking to control Jaak's arms but Jaak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oconner has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Jaak - that landed with a thud.
Jaak tries a body shot but Oconner blocks it.
Jaak misses with a punch to the body.
Jaak is working Oconner over against the cage.
Oconner takes a shot to the head.
Oconner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Jaak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaak lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Jaak.
Oconner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaak.
A bit of stalling here from Jaak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oconner stalling in the clinch but Jaak improves position.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Oconner's ribcage. Oconner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Oconner's ribcage. Oconner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Oconner's ribcage. Oconner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Jaak.
Jaak lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jaak.
Jaak effectively controlling the action here.
Jaak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oconner backwards.
Jaak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oconner backwards.
Jaak scores with a shot to the side of Oconner's head.
Jaak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaak lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Jaak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaak.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oconner is trying to break free.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Jaak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oconner.
Oconner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaak cracks Oconner with a nice body shot.
Jaak just leaning against Oconner, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Jaak.
Jaak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaak presses Oconner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaak lands a body shot.
Jaak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oconner.
Jaak lands with a light punch inside.
Jaak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oconners head.
Jaak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oconner backwards.
Jaak lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jaak.
Jaak works on Oconner's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaak.
Jaak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oconner backwards.
Jaak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oconner backwards.
Jaak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jaak.
Jaak lands a right hand.
Jaak scores with a shot to the side of Oconner's head.
Jaak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jaak.
A short body shot lands from Jaak as the two fighters clinch.
Jaak lands with a left to the head.
Jaak gets through Oconner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oconner leaning against his opponent.
Marko Oconner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconner or not.
A body shot lands from Jaak.
Good body shot from Jaak.
Jaak lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jaak.
Raivo Jaak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaak scores with a shot to the side of Oconner's head.
A hook to the body from Jaak.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaak.
Oconner prevents a body shot from Jaak.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaak.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaak.
Jaak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jaak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oconner.
Jaak works on Oconner's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Jaak as the two fighters clinch.
Jaak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaak lands a shot to the body.
Jaak misses with a knee strike.
Jaak'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.
Jaak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oconner's elbow.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Jaak scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raivo Jaak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raivo Jaak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Campbells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Niche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Campbells
vs
Niche

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

KAISER
King of Fists

KAISER

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Campbells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Niche!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbells misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niche! But no joy.
Campbells dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niche. That did some damage!
Niche throws a poor cross that misses

and Campbells counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Niche misses with some punches.
Campbells tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Niche's coach down at The Dutch Training Company was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Niche's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Campbells missing with knees to the body.
Niche slowing the pace effectively.
Campbells misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niche.
Niche working aggressively here.
Campbells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Paul Niche has been cut.
Niche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbells tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campbells missing with knees to the body.
Niche working aggressively here.
Campbells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Campbells throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niche blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbells trying to land knees to the body.
Campbells missing with knees to the body.
Campbells tries to land a knee to the head but Niche blocks with his arms.
Niche misses with some punches.
Niche is looking to break free of the clinch but Campbells has double underhooks.
Campbells tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campbells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Niche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campbells tries to land knees in the clinch but Niche avoids the damage to the body.
Niche works on Campbells's body with a couple of short punches.
Campbells tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Niche misses with a body punch.
Niche digs a right hand underneath Campbells's ribcage. Campbells let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Campbells obliges.
Campbells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Niche lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campbells backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Niche.
Niche trying to stall but Campbells improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niche.
Campbells connects with a knee to the head.
Niche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbells tries a knee to the head but Niche blocks it.
Campbells blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Niche fails to land.
Campbells lands a good knee to the midsection. Niche won't want to take too many of those.
Campbells with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niche has a couple of punches blocked by Campbells.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Campbells just misses with a elbow thrown towards Niche's brow.
Campbells with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Niche manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Niche misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbells explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Niche swings for the body but Campbells moves out of range.
Campbells is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbells.
Campbells takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niche avoids the head kick by Campbells.
Niche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbells swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niche sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Niche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campbells.
Campbells throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Campbells lands with a slapping head kick.
Campbells throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niche now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niche avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbells chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Niche as he checks the leg kick.
Niche misses with an uppercut.
Campbells jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niche just misses with a punch to the body.
Niche throws a body punch but Campbells moves out of range.

Campbells closes the distance and pushes Niche back into the cage.
Campbells keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niche's efforts to push away.
Campbells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niche in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Campbells tries a knee to the head but Niche blocks it.
Niche lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campbells takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Niche throws a head punch that misses.
Campbells scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Campbells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Niche's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Niche looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Campbells is looking to score with low kicks.
Campbells is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niche can do to turn this around?
Campbells lands with a kick to the temple. Niche shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Campbells, right into the meat.
Niche throws a looping overhand right but Campbells ducks down to avoid it.
Campbells is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Niche.
Niche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbells.
Campbells slips a straight right by Niche.
Niche keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Campbells has managed to clinch.

Niche breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Campbells.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niche!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbells plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Campbells throws a body kick that misses.
Niche appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Niche avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Campbells misses.
Campbells takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Campbells throws a solid leg kick but Niche takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Campbells.
Campbells throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Campbells pushes Niche up against the cage in a clinch.
Campbells trying to land knees to the body.
Niche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campbells throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niche blocks it with crossed arms.
Niche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbells is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niche is defending well for now.
Campbells lands a knee to the body.
Niche presses Campbells against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niche is trying to break free.
Campbells missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbells lands a knee to the body.
Niche tries to throw a body punch but Campbells avoids it by throwing Niche back against the cage.
Campbells stalling the fight.
Niche tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbells's elbow.
Niche scores with a shoulder strike.
Niche misses with a punch to the body.
Niche wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niche misses with a punch to the body.
Campbells tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niche avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niche avoiding damage as Campbells throws knees to the body.
Niche has had enough of the clinch but Campbells keeps him there for the moment.
Campbells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campbells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Niche's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campbells misses with a low kick.

Campbells closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Campbells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Niche's face.
Campbells misses with a knee to the head.
Niche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niche tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbells's elbow.
A knee to the head by Campbells.
Niche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbells with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Niche tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbells's elbow.
Campbells tries to land a knee to the head but Niche blocks with his arms.
Niche managing to block the knees to the body from Campbells.

Niche breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niche takes a swing at Campbells's ribcage but misses.
Niche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbells was well out of range. Poor timing from Niche.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbells misses with a low kick as Niche jumps back.

Campbells takes the fight into the clinch.
Niche takes a knee to the side of the body.
Niche throws a head punch that misses.
Campbells tries to land a knee to the head but Niche blocks with his arms.
Campbells misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niche.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Campbells dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Niche's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Campbells pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niche is out of range and Campbells settles back down.
Campbells tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niche throws an overhand right that lands on Campbells's shoulder, as Campbells tries to avoid the shot.
Campbells on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Niche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbells avoids a kick to the body.
Campbells misses with the body kick
and Niche cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niche throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campbells stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Niche misses.
Campbells throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbells lands a nice looking kick to the body. Niche takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niche. Campbells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campbells slips a straight right by Niche.
Campbells throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Campbells.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbells tries a low kick but Niche avoids it.
Niche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niche throws a body punch but Campbells moves out of range.
Campbells tried to counter with a leg kick but Niche avoided it.
Campbells dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niche. That did some damage!
Campbells looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Niche tries a quick counter leg kick but Campbells is wise to it.
Niche throws a solid leg kick but Campbells takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niche.
Campbells is looking to counter the offense by Niche and move into the clinch.
Campbells throws the kick towards the body but Niche avoids it.
Campbells wants to land a leg kick but Niche is out of range.
Niche circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niche fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niche misses with an uppercut. Campbells saw that one coming.
Campbells tried to counter with a leg kick but Niche avoided it.
Campbells doesn't manage to clinch there - Niche circles away.
Niche lands with a hook. Campbells tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paul Niche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbells scores with a kick to the body.
Niche connects with a body shot.
Campbells fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Niche is out of range.
Niche wants to counter the offense by Campbells and move into the clinch position.

Campbells darts in and clinches Niche up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbells throws a knee to the head but misses.
Niche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Niche fails to land.
Campbells tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niche avoids it.
Campbells connects with a knee to the head.
Niche has a couple of punches blocked by Campbells.
Campbells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbells throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niche blocks it with crossed arms.
Niche throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Niche misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niche lands with a left to the head.
Niche lands with a left to the head.
Campbells blocks a body shot from Niche.
Campbells tries to land knees in the clinch but Niche avoids the damage to the body.
Campbells with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Campbells holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Campbells for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbells.
Campbells taking a breather.
Niche misses with some punches.
Tom Campbells is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbells tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Niche swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niche controlling the action here for a moment.
Niche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campbells trying to land knees to the body.
Campbells keeps control of Niche as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Campbells is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niche is defending well for now.
Niche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Niche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Campbells has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Campbells!
Tom Campbells bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Nikolaiavic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaiavic's entrance music is Kray Twinz - Round One. A fine choice. Nikolov has chosen Enemy Mindz - Emcee Of The Year as his entrance music. Nikolay Nikolov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nikolaiavic
vs
Nikolov

178 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikolai Nikolaiavic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Nikolov both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Nikolai Nikolaiavic has been cut.
Nikolaiavic fails to land the takedown.
Nikolov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Nikolaiavic is rocked!

Nikolaiavic gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikolaiavic lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nikolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nikolaiavic throws an elbow that misses. Nikolov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaiavic's guard. Nice move by Nikolov!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolaiavic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaiavic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov trying to control but Nikolaiavic is working from the bottom.
Nikolov passes Nikolaiavic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nikolov tries to stand and escape but Nikolaiavic is controlling the position.
Nikolaiavic pushes Nikolov off but Nikolov dives into side control.
Nikolaiavic wants to control but Nikolov postures up.
Nikolov prevents Nikolaiavic from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I've been told that Nikolov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolov working away.
Nikolov trying to control the position but Nikolaiavic is working away.
Nikolov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
I wouldn't like to be where Nikolaiavic is right now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nikolov lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolov stuffs the takedown.

Nikolov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nikolaiavic sprawling to the canvas! Nikolaiavic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nikolov finish him?!
Oh Nikolaiavic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaiavic looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nikolov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nikolaiavic. Nikolov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Nikolov!
Nikolay Nikolov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Bitch, don't frown, Everyone knew that you are nothing but clown, When it comes to music, I may not be as good as Usher, But in the MMA you are the can, and I am the crusher!'.

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RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Taibo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Taibo
vs
Tanaka

174 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Taibo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taibo walks into a left hand.
Tanaka scores with the left hand. Taibo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tanaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taibo shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taibo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Tanaka clobbers Taibo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tanaka jabs at Taibo's body.
Tanaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Taibo is rocked!
Tanaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Taibo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanaka lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Taibo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tanaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Tanaka!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

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