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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastol Ceomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sagai Tonkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonkov has chosen Calling Dr. Love by Shandi's Addiction as his entrance music. Sebastol Ceomo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ceomo
vs
Tonkov

187 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastol Ceomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sagai Tonkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonkov throws out a loose jab but Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceomo throws a leg kick but Tonkov moved away.
Ceomo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ceomo checks it well.
Ceomo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ceomo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonkov's sensitive parts.
Tonkov connects with a high kick.
Ceomo clobbers Tonkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Tonkov feints and as Ceomo raises his hands in defense, Tonkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tonkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonkov wants to pass the guard but Ceomo is keeping the position.
Tonkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Ceomo is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ceomo is keeping the position for now.
Ceomo pulls Tonkov in to control the position.
Tonkov postures up in Ceomo's guard and throws a big left but Ceomo blocks it.
Ceomo keeping full guard, as Tonkov tries to pass.
Tonkov postures up.
Tonkov throwing strikes but missing.
Tonkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ceomo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonkov is still trying to improve position.

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

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

Tonkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonkov is on top in guard.

Tonkov looking to pass the guard.
Ceomo 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo pulls Tonkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Tonkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ceomo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ceomo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ceomo 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.
Tonkov 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.
Tonkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tonkov is trying to work for a kimura but Ceomo is defending well.

Tonkov is working for a submission of some sort.

Tonkov looking for a submission but Ceomo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonkov throwing strikes but missing.
Tonkov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tonkov tries to work over Ceomo's front leg with a kick but Ceomo checks it.
Tonkov scores with a shot to the body.
Ceomo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonkov.
Tonkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ceomo momentarily.
Ceomo misses with a hook.
Tonkov lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Tonkov.
Tonkov throws a low kick, looking for Ceomo's leg but Ceomo calmly moves out of range.
Ceomo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ceomo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonkov.
Ceomo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tonkov works Ceomo's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonkov tries for a takedown but Ceomo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tonkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ceomo pinned against the cage. Ceomo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tonkov has a takedown stuffed.
Sebastol Ceomo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sagai Tonkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceomo throws a shot to the body.
Ceomo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonkov slips under a jab from Ceomo.
It seemed like Tonkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ceomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonkov.
Tonkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ceomo is just out of range.
Ceomo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Tonkov misses.
We've been told by Ceomo's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ceomo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonkov.
Tonkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonkov lands with a good body shot.
Ceomo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonkov is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ceomo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sebastol Ceomo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonkov misses with a hook.
Tonkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ceomo.
Tonkov throws a hook to the side of Ceomo's head but Ceomo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonkov cracks the inside of Ceomo's front leg.
Ceomo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ceomo.
Ceomo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonkov.
Sagai Tonkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ceomo lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonkov misses with a low kick.
Tonkov lands a slapping body shot.
Tonkov 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo throws a shot from downtown. Tonkov moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ceomo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Ceomo misses.
Ceomo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonkov thows a leg kick but Ceomo checks it
and Ceomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonkov checks a leg kick.
Ceomo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ceomo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ceomo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonkov circles away.
Tonkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tonkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ceomo's guard.
Ceomo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonkov manages to get himself to full guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ceomo stopping the sweep attempt from Tonkov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tonkov wants to sweep here but Ceomo controlling him for the moment.
Tonkov keeping full guard, as Ceomo tries to pass.
Tonkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonkov, not yet.
Ceomo passes Tonkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ceomo in particular looking to stall.
Tonkov tries to roll over but Ceomo keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sagai Tonkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ceomo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice uppercut lands for Tonkov. That snapped Ceomo's head back.
A jab from Tonkov finds it's way through Ceomo's defenses.
Tonkov thuds a left hand into Ceomo's body.
Tonkov needs to keep his hands up - Ceomo had a free shot at his head there.
Tonkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ceomo's calf.
Ceomo throws a good cross that connects.
Ceomo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonkov circles away.
Tonkov misses with a left hand
and Ceomo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ceomo lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonkov's head.
Tonkov scores with a leg kick.
Ceomo tries to work over Tonkov's front leg with a kick but Tonkov checks it.
Tonkov throws a body kick that misses.
As Tonkov backs away, Ceomo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tonkov misses.
Ceomo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonkov is out of range.
Ceomo lands a nice hook to Tonkov's body. Tonkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ceomo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ceomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ceomo lands a right hook to the body.
Ceomo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ceomo blocks a jab.
Tonkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ceomo.
Tonkov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ceomo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonkov connects with a single shot there.
Tonkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ceomo digs a good hook to Tonkov's body.
Ceomo closes the distance but Tonkov moves to the side
and Tonkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ceomo misses with a body shot.
Ceomo throws a solid leg kick but Tonkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ceomo.
Tonkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Ceomo coming out on top.
Tonkov looks to land a left hand but Ceomo moved out of range nicely.
Ceomo blocks a leg kick.
Ceomo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ceomo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonkov circles away.
Tonkov lands with a nice body kick.
Ceomo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sebastol Ceomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ceomo throws out the jab.
Tonkov misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ceomo.
Nice defenses there by Ceomo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ceomo checks a leg kick.
Ceomo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonkov counters with a straight right hand.
Ceomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonkov manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov scores with the left hand. Ceomo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonkov throws a hook to the side of Ceomo's head but Ceomo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonkov throws a shot from downtown. Ceomo moves away and avoids it.
Ceomo walks into a jab.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Tonkov misses.

Ceomo closes the distance and pushes Tonkov back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonkov.
A short right from Ceomo.
Ceomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ceomo.
Ceomo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ceomo lands with a left to the head.
Tonkov misses with a body punch.
Tonkov tries a body shot but Ceomo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo lands a right hand.
Tonkov tries to throw a body punch but Ceomo avoids it by throwing Tonkov back against the cage.
Ceomo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ceomo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ceomo misses with some punches.
Tonkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ceomo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tonkov.
Ceomo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ceomo throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ceomo.
Tonkov gets through Ceomo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonkov can't get the takedown.
Ceomo prevents a body shot from Tonkov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sagai Tonkov.
I've got Tonkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sagai Tonkov!
Sagai Tonkov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Chuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Rodgers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chuck
vs
Rodgers

173 cm
23
149 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
157 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodgers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chuck to the ground. Rodgers is now in Chuck's guard.
Chuck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chuck is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
Rodgers throwing strikes from guard but Chuck blocks nicely.
Chuck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

Rodgers trying to control but Chuck is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Chuck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuck throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodgers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chuck's guard.

Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chuck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chuck working over Rodgers with some ground and pound. Rodgers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chuck with the ground and pound but Rodgers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Chuck throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Chuck throwing strikes but missing.
Chuck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodgers controls Chuck momentarily but Chuck frees himself.
Chuck is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chuck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chuck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck working Rodgers over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chuck is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chuck seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodgers for as long as he can get away with.
Rodgers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Iron Palace. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chuck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chuck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Chuck is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodgers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Chuck there.
Chuck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chuck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Chuck is working for a kimura but Rodgers is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chuck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chuck looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rock Chuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chuck lands with a slapping head kick.
Chuck throws a head kick that misses
and Rodgers counters with a series of strikes. Chuck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chuck 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.
Chuck jabs at Rodgers's body.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chuck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
A slow jab from Chuck misses its intended target.
Chuck misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Chuck is having none of it.
Chuck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Chuck is having none of it.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Chuck ducked under it nicely.
Rock Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chuck eats them both and turns towards Rodgers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chuck sizes up Rodgers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Chuck.

Chuck drives through with a takedown into Rodgers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chuck trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck forces his way into half guard.
Rodgers has hold of Chuck's hands but Chuck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodgers is doing well to control the position and prevent Chuck from advancing to side control.
Chuck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Chuck is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chuck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Chuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
Chuck working the head and body with strikes.
Rodgers trying to control here.
Chuck is controlling the pace.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Rock Chuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Chuck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Chuck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Chuck seems content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Chuck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Chuck dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rodgers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chuck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers has his hands on Chuck's head, controlling the position.
Chuck throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck continues to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chuck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rock Chuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodgers tries to roll over but Chuck keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chuck in particular looking to stall.
Chuck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Chuck.
Chuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rodgers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chuck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Further stalling from Chuck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Chuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chuck 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Chuck!
Rock Chuck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herschel Pettaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettaway comes to the cage accompanied by Empire State of Mind - Jay Z. Burns has chosen P.I.M.P. as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pettaway
vs
Burns

163 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

163 cm
21
134 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herschel Pettaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Burns!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettaway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettaway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pettaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Pettaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Pettaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brent Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Pettaway.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pettaway gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pettaway is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns stands and steps away. Pettaway gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been told by Pettaway's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns fails with the takedown
and Pettaway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Burns.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettaway avoids it really well and circles away.
Pettaway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettaway connects with a looping right hand.
Pettaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Pettaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns tries for a takedown but Pettaway circles away easily
and Pettaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Pettaway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettaway sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettaway's waist but Pettaway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Pettaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Pettaway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Pettaway kicks off Burns and gets to his feet.
Pettaway is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four 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!
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettaway slips a jab from Burns.
It looked like Pettaway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Pettaway ducks down to avoid it.
Pettaway 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.
Burns throws a hook but Pettaway avoids it easily.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettaway throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.

Pettaway gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pettaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettaway wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Pettaway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettaway sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.

Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pettaway's guard.

Pettaway manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Burns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Burns.
A short uppercut from Pettaway.
Pettaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns prevents a body shot from Pettaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Pettaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pettaway can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pettaway throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Pettaway. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Pettaway staying out of range there.
Pettaway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Pettaway makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burns dives in and grabs Pettaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettaway pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Pettaway digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Burns has his takedown stuffed
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Pettaway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Burns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pettaway!
Burns trying to control the position but Pettaway is working away.
Burns looking to control but instead Pettaway has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pettaway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettaway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns thows a huge punch but Pettaway dodges it nicely.
Burns throwing shots but Pettaway is blocking nicely.
Pettaway trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns stalling away here and it's allowed Pettaway to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Burns gets to his feet - Pettaway follows without any prompting.
Pettaway throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Pettaway missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettaway is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Pettaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Herschel Pettaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Pettaway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns shoots and misses
and Pettaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettaway is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Pettaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettaway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettaway moves away from the strike by Burns.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pettaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pettaway lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pettaway. That snapped Burns's head back.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Burns.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettaway swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Pettaway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.

Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pettaway's guard.
Pettaway looking to control.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Pettaway wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Pettaway being controlled here, momentarily.
Pettaway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Brent Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to control.
Burns is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Burns working for a triangle but Pettaway defends it easily.
Pettaway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.

Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Pettaway's brow.

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

Burns is pulling down on Pettaway's head. It's preventing any offense from Pettaway, at least for the moment.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettaway wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Pettaway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herschel Pettaway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pettaway 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herschel Pettaway!
In his post fight interview, Herschel Pettaway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooklyn King (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.

McCarthy
vs
King

185 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

186 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooklyn King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCarthy misses the jab.
King lands with a shot to the body.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from King.

It looks like Ryan McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of McCarthy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCarthy throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCarthy slips a jab from King.
McCarthy tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.

McCarthy moves into the clinch.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
King trying to stall but McCarthy improves his position.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but King regains guard immediately.

McCarthy 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.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarthy is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brooklyn King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy prevents King from escaping the position.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
King is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.

McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCarthy asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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.
McCarthy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
King pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

McCarthy has an Americana. King didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McCarthy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McCarthy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryan McCarthy!
Ryan McCarthy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DeSalvo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Am I Evil?. Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeSalvo
vs
Nordskov

150 cm
22
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

171 cm
22
138 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing
Perkele!

Aspire Clothing
Vandal & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSalvo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
DeSalvo scores with a body shot.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSalvo is defended easily by Nordskov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Nordskov's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nordskov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
DeSalvo feinted with a counter takedown.
DeSalvo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
DeSalvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSalvo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeSalvo thows a leg kick but Nordskov checks it
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albert DeSalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

DeSalvo dives in and scores a takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Nordskov has DeSalvo pulled in close to control his posture.
DeSalvo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordskov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov has his hands on DeSalvo's head, controlling the position.
DeSalvo throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeSalvo's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!

DeSalvo 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.
DeSalvo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeSalvo is wriggling around but Nordskov manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov trying to pass the guard but DeSalvo defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeSalvo looking for subs from the bottom but Nordskov mounts him!
DeSalvo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nordskov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
DeSalvo tries to roll over but Nordskov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSalvo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there.
DeSalvo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nordskov's guard.

DeSalvo controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeSalvo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nordskov throws a lazy body kick

and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeSalvo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordskov keeps working.
DeSalvo works his way into full mount!
DeSalvo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nordskov is looking to escape.
DeSalvo raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeSalvo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

DeSalvo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nordskov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nordskov!
Nordskov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nordskov trying to control the position but DeSalvo is working away.
DeSalvo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nordskov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is looking to get back to full guard here but Nordskov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Albert DeSalvo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nordskov trying to control the position but DeSalvo is working away.
Nordskov just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeSalvo tries to buck Nordskov off but Nordskov is having none of it.
DeSalvo is trying to work for a sweep but Nordskov has mounted him!
DeSalvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nordskov tries to control but DeSalvo wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Albert DeSalvo will probably get the nod.
That's time! DeSalvo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

DeSalvo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeSalvo lands a right hook to the body.
DeSalvo throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
DeSalvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSalvo is looking to wear down Nordskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into DeSalvo's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo misses with a wild body shot.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nordskov sizes up DeSalvo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeSalvo misses the body punch
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeSalvo attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
DeSalvo shoots for a takedown but Nordskov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSalvo.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
DeSalvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
DeSalvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeSalvos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but DeSalvo pushes him off.
DeSalvo takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
DeSalvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSalvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSalvo misses with a lunging right hand
and Nordskov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeSalvo shoots in but Nordskov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSalvo doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSalvo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov throws a leg kick

and DeSalvo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nordskov's guard.
DeSalvo throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSalvo with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSalvo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordskov is retaining full guard.
Nordskov has DeSalvo pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svensk Triacylglycerol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hashimoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tomoki Hasegawa - Lemon Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Triacylglycerol's choice of entrance music: (.)(.). Svensk Triacylglycerol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hashimoto
vs
Triacylglycerol

158 cm
23
142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

150 cm
21
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeshi Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svensk Triacylglycerol!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triacylglycerol misses with a left hand

and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Triacylglycerol won't be happy with that.
Hashimoto controlling the position from side mount.
Triacylglycerol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hashimoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hashimoto taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Triacylglycerol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Triacylglycerol moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto wanted to stand there but Triacylglycerol had control of the position.
Hashimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Triacylglycerol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hashimoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Triacylglycerol has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Triacylglycerol throws an off balance right hand

and Hashimoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hashimoto in particular looking to stall.

Triacylglycerol looking for submissions off his back.
Triacylglycerol tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but Triacylglycerol has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Triacylglycerol is trying to get back to full guard.
Hashimoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Triacylglycerol gets back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Triacylglycerol has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Triacylglycerol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashimoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hashimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Triacylglycerol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Triacylglycerol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Triacylglycerol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hashimoto wants to control but Triacylglycerol postures up.
Triacylglycerol working the ground and pound but Hashimoto is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hashimoto can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto dodges the ground and pound from Triacylglycerol.
My spies in Keyboard Warriors inform me that Triacylglycerol has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hashimoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Triacylglycerol is looking to take a break and control but Hashimoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hashimoto sneaks back into half guard.
Hashimoto tries to get to full guard but Triacylglycerol has control of the leg.

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

Triacylglycerol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Triacylglycerol seems content to control.
Hashimoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol is trying to control the action in half guard but Hashimoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hashimoto wants to improve his position but Triacylglycerol is controlling well.

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

Triacylglycerol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Triacylglycerol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Triacylglycerol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Triacylglycerol is trying to control. Hashimoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Triacylglycerol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hashimoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Triacylglycerol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hashimoto trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Triacylglycerol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Triacylglycerol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Triacylglycerol thows a huge punch but Hashimoto dodges it nicely.
Hashimoto won't allow Triacylglycerol to pass to mount.
Triacylglycerol wants to take a breather but Hashimoto is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Triacylglycerol looks to land a right hand but Hashimoto moved out of range.
Hashimoto attempts a counter takedown but Triacylglycerol avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashimoto walks into a stiff left hand from Triacylglycerol.
Hashimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Triacylglycerol thows a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it

and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hashimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svensk Triacylglycerol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Triacylglycerol throws a right hand that misses

and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Triacylglycerol wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Triacylglycerol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Triacylglycerol is letting Hashimoto control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto working away.
Triacylglycerol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hashimoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hashimoto is pressing down on Triacylglycerol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Triacylglycerol is holding on for now.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Triacylglycerol's head.
Triacylglycerol is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Triacylglycerol scores with a nice head shot.
Triacylglycerol jabs Hashimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Triacylglycerol throws a big shot that misses.
Triacylglycerol throws a hook but Hashimoto blocks it.
Triacylglycerol looks to land a right hand but Hashimoto moved out of range.
Triacylglycerol misses the shot to the body.
Hashimoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Triacylglycerol throws the left hand but Hashimoto avoids the punch easily.
Triacylglycerol throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Triacylglycerol is trying to get back to half guard.

Hashimoto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Triacylglycerol throws an off balance right hand

and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Triacylglycerol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Triacylglycerol is trying to improve his position.
Triacylglycerol is not content to let Hashimoto control the position.
Triacylglycerol tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hashimoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hashimoto blocks Triacylglycerol's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
Triacylglycerol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Triacylglycerol is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Triacylglycerol tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hashimoto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvan Wiltord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Manning
vs
Wiltord

198 cm
29
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silvan Wiltord!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiltord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiltord.
Wiltord shoots in but Manning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Manning connects with a single shot there.
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the liver by Manning. Beautiful body shot.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning cracks Wiltord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning cracks Wiltord with an open hand slap.
A combination from Manning does no damage.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiltord is defended easily by Manning.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Wiltord.
Manning works the jab nicely.
Manning digs a good body shot into Wiltord's ribs.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Manning.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiltord is just out of range.
Wiltord tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Wiltord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Manning throws a solid leg kick but Wiltord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manning.
Manning jabs Wiltord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Wiltord avoids the body shot from Manning.
Wiltord feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiltord was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning connects with a jab.
Manning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manning.
Manning is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Manning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manning lands the left hand.
Wiltord misses with a takedown
and Manning counters with a left to the body.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiltord walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Manning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manning.
Manning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wiltord looks winded!
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning works Wiltord's body with a nice hook.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manning lands a nice hook to Wiltord's body. Wiltord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning jabs Wiltord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wiltord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manning lands a nice shot that snaps Wiltord's head back.
Manning is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning works Wiltord's body with a nice hook.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiltord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning jabs at Wiltord's body.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning scores with a hook.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning punishes Wiltord's body with a nice straight punch.
Manning jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.

Wiltord is rocked!
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiltord is still on wobbly legs! Can Manning finish him?
Manning cracks Wiltord on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wiltord falls backwards against the cage. Manning follows up with more strikes that drop Wiltord to his knees. Manning keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wiltord! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Midget
vs
Smith

160 cm
29
160 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
147 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Midget takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Smith darts in and clinches Midget up against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Midget is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Midget blocks an uppercut.
Midget is looking to take this one to the mat.
Midget wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith pushes Midget back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Midget.
Midget blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Midget controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.

Smith has picked Midget up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Midget is looking to improve his position.

Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.

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

Midget is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith works his way into side control.
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.

Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Midget is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to control but Midget is keeping him busy.
Midget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Midget taking punishment in the form of punches.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Midget tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Midget wants to control but Smith postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midget gets back to half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Midget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Midget trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Midget's face.
Smith working Midget over with strikes here.
Midget can't escape the position.
Midget is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Midget is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Midget working to try and regain half guard.
Midget is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Midget.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith throws a head kick that Midget semi-blocks.

Smith gets a clinch.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Midget has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to slow Midget down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Midget off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith has Midget up against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Smith decides to pull guard.

Midget drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Midget jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Midget defends well.
Midget throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Midget wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Midget tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Midget can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Midget landing with the ground and pound.
Midget postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Midget loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Midget defends easily.
Midget forces his way into half guard.
Midget not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Midget 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.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.

Midget is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Midget.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Midget not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smith throws a lazy head kick

and Midget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.

Midget wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Midget trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Midget is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith trying to hold on to Midget's head to control him but Midget postures up.
Midget is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Midget seems to be looking for submissions.

Midget is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith gets full guard.

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

Smith stands up over Midget, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Midget throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Midget keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Midget looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.

Midget working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Midget manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.

Midget has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Midget is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Midget to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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