CEFC 275 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 9770 p4p, 786 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4991 p4p, 485 weight class). Prime comes to the cage accompanied by Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . 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.

Prime
vs
Eikmeyer

194 cm
48
250 lbs
40 - 36 - 2

190 cm
37
272 lbs
24 - 41 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer throws a series of punches but Prime avoids them all with ease.
Eikmeyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Prime sprawls well. He's pushed Eikmeyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prime scores with a hook.
Prime throws a body punch but Eikmeyer moves out of range.
Eikmeyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prime defends it well.
Prime throws a jab when Eikmeyer was well out of range.
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!

Eikmeyer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eikmeyer being controlled here momentarily.

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

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prime lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Prime defends easily.

Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prime is posturing up here but Eikmeyer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Prime tries to roll out but it's too tight and Prime has to tap! Slick submission there by Eikmeyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Eikmeyer!
In his post fight interview, Mario Eikmeyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shit Face (ranked 4413 p4p, 423 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 9660 p4p, 668 weight class). Face's entrance music is Blue clear sky. A fine choice. Nazarethyan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amerika kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Face
vs
Nazarethyan

176 cm
44
157 lbs
44 - 35 - 1

155 cm
44
150 lbs
44 - 33 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 44 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 33 - 2, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face tries to land a leg kick but Nazarethyan saw it coming and moves away.
Face looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazarethyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Face misses its intended target.
Face tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Face misses with a right hand
and Nazarethyan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Face shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nazarethyan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face prevents Nazarethyan from getting back to his feet.
Face stands up over Nazarethyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Face postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Face accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Face stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Face postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face sitting in guard here, content to control.
Face content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazarethyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Face seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nazarethyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Face landing with the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Face postures up and lands a big shot to Nazarethyan's brow.
Face advances to half guard.
Face not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Face 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.
Face is thwarting Nazarethyan's attempts to control the position.
Face trying to control from half guard but Nazarethyan is working away.
Face winds up and cracks Nazarethyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Face throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazarethyan is looking to escape.
Face lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nazarethyan taking some punishment here, with Face in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nazarethyan!
Face breaks from Nazarethyan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Face throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nazarethyan because Face loaded up on that one.
Nazarethyan taking shots to the head.
Face misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Face with shots to the head and body - Nazarethyan looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Face working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Nazarethyan is rocked!
Face trying to control but Nazarethyan is having none of it.
Nazarethyan is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face lands a big shot there that rocks Nazarethyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nazarethyan because Face loaded up on that one.
Face scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nazarethyan?
Nazarethyan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Face looking to finish with strikes here!
Face throws a sloppy strike and Nazarethyan uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Nazarethyan has ended up in Face's guard.
Face wants to stand up but Nazarethyan is controlling him.
Nazarethyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Face looking for a sweep. Not yet Face, not yet.
Face controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Face misses with a straight left.
Nazarethyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Face lands a nice shot that snaps Nazarethyan's head back.
Nazarethyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazarethyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Face throws a nice looking combination but Nazarethyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Face misses with a straight left.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Face lands with a nice combination. Nazarethyan backs away looking to recover.
Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarethyan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face scores with a hook.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Face throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazarethyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nazarethyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Face finish him?
Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazarethyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazarethyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
Face tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Face misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Face throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Face is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazarethyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Face.

It looks like Shit Face has been cut.
Nazarethyan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nazarethyan duly obliges.
Nazarethyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Face.
Nazarethyan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Face. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face throws a series of punches but Nazarethyan avoids them all with ease.
Nazarethyan defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Face misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Nazarethyan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazarethyan throws a right hand that Face ducks under and follows up with a left that Face also avoids with ease.
Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Face throws a nice looking combination but Nazarethyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazarethyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Face shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Face takes a jab right on the kisser.

Nazarethyan rushes Face and presses him up against the cage.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Face.

Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Face misses.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
Face was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Face throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it.
Face throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan wants to clinch up but Face keeps it at a distance.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazarethyan swings widly with a right hand
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch up but Face circles away and keeps his distance.
Face cracks Nazarethyan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.

Nazarethyan gets a clinch.
Nazarethyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Face avoids the damage to the body.

Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch up but Face circles away and keeps his distance.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.

Nazarethyan closes the distance and clinches.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face tries to bum rush Nazarethyan with a series of wild strikes but Nazarethyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Nazarethyan misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan misses with a straight left.
Nazarethyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Face under the eye.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Nazarethyan moves away and avoids it.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarethyan.
Shit Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Face has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazarethyan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Face, as that shot connected.
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarethyan throws a right and a left that Face avoids nicely.

Nazarethyan gets a clinch.
Face misses with the head strike.

Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shit Face dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Face throws a solid leg kick but Nazarethyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Face.
Nazarethyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarethyan! But no joy.
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Face moves forwards but Nazarethyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Face throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarethyan's shoulder, as Nazarethyan tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Face.
A jab from Face misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nazarethyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nazarethyan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

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

Nazarethyan moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Face to keep the fight standing.

Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nazarethyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazarethyan throws a lazy head kick
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Face throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Face will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Face takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Face works over Nazarethyan's head and body with a nice combination.
Nazarethyan throws a nice head kick!
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses.
As Nazarethyan looks to move away, Face throws a big counter combo but Nazarethyan just gets out of the way.
Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarethyan can do to turn this around?
Nazarethyan tries to clinch up but Face circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Face throws a series of punches but Nazarethyan avoids them all with ease.
Face is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarethyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Face.
Face takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.

Nazarethyan has managed to clinch.
Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.

Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Nazarethyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazarethyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazarethyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
Face lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nazarethyan backs up against the cage.
Nazarethyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Face connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazarethyan scrambles back to his feet.
Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch up but Face circles away and keeps his distance.

Nazarethyan moves into the clinch.
Shit Face is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Face lands an uppercut.
Nazarethyan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Face up against the cage.
Nazarethyan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Face gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Face pushes Nazarethyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Face after a bit of a struggle.
Shit Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nazarethyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Face uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nazarethyan has time to react.
Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazarethyan throws a big counter head kick but Face avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Face as he connects with a hook.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Face checks it.
Nazarethyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan takes one on the button.
Nazarethyan lands a head kick!

Shit Face's cut is getting worse.
Face misses with the combination.

Nazarethyan moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shit Face showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Face, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shit Face!
Shit Face took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Suren Nazarethyan spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Glover (ranked 2026 p4p, 227 weight class) and Staph Aureus (ranked 3903 p4p, 394 weight class). Staph Aureus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Glover
vs
Aureus

198 cm
30
259 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

192 cm
47
275 lbs
41 - 42 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Red Light Coffeeshop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Staph Aureus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aureus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glover to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Staph Aureus has been cut.
Aureus darts in trying to clinch
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
Glover scores with a hook to the body. Aureus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aureus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aureus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aureus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glover avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover scores with a punch to the head.
Aureus misses with a jab to the body
letting Glover counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Glover connects with a leg kick. Aureus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glover lands a jab.

That has opened up Staph Aureus's cut even more.
Glover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aureus misses with a takedown attempt

and Glover counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Glover.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover lands a left hand.

The cut above Staph Aureus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Aureus looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover lands a right hand.

Staph Aureus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Glover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aureuss head.
Glover lands an uppercut.

Aureus is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charlie Glover!
After the big win, Charlie Glover made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Staph Aureus was interviewed post fight and said 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Danzig Jr. (ranked 3213 p4p, 328 weight class) and Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 1735 p4p, 187 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Danzig Jr. might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gouryella - Tenshi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Danzig Jr.
vs
Näkäräinen

172 cm
35
165 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

152 cm
48
150 lbs
39 - 25 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

FORCEE

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Danzig Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Pikku Näkäräinen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Näkäräinen throws a body kick that misses.
Danzig Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Danzig Jr. motions for Näkäräinen to come forward. Danzig Jr. throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Näkäräinen tries to bum rush Danzig Jr. with a series of wild strikes but Danzig Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Näkäräinen both land. Nice combination.
Näkäräinen scores with a body shot.
Vinnie Danzig Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danzig Jr. avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danzig Jr. at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danzig Jr. is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Danzig Jr. tries to clinch up but Näkäräinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Danzig Jr. lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Näkäräinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Danzig Jr. throws a big counter combination but Näkäräinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Näkäräinen.
Danzig Jr. blocks a jab.
Danzig Jr. scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Näkäräinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danzig Jr..
Danzig Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Näkäräinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen scores with a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danzig Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Näkäräinen at a distance.

Danzig Jr. gets a clinch.

Danzig Jr. breaks from the clinch.
Danzig Jr. comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Danzig Jr..
Danzig Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Näkäräinen.
Danzig Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown but Näkäräinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danzig Jr.'s face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Näkäräinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danzig Jr..
Näkäräinen throws a sloppy head kick and Danzig Jr. moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Danzig Jr. misses the target.
Danzig Jr. lands a nice hook to Näkäräinen's body. Näkäräinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danzig Jr. avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Näkäräinen takes one to the chin there.
Danzig Jr. looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Näkäräinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Näkäräinen misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig Jr. avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick but Danzig Jr. moves out of range.
Danzig Jr. slips under a jab.
Näkäräinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Näkäräinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Danzig Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Danzig Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Näkäräinen ducks down to avoid it.

Danzig Jr. drives through and clinches with Näkäräinen against the cage.

Danzig Jr. escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Näkäräinen throws a series of strikes that have Danzig Jr. backpedaling.
Näkäräinen misses with a leg kick.
Näkäräinen stuffs the takedown.
Danzig Jr. gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danzig Jr. rather than just go for the knockout.
A left and a right from Danzig Jr. both land. Nice combination.
Näkäräinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danzig Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Näkäräinen lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig Jr. scores with a nice strike.
Danzig Jr. misses with a hook
and Näkäräinen counters with a low kick, right behind Danzig Jr. 's knee.
Danzig Jr. tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Danzig Jr..
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Danzig Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen lands a leg kick that knocks Danzig Jr. off balance momentarily.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Danzig Jr. moved away.
Näkäräinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Danzig Jr. backs up against the cage.
Näkäräinen dodges the punch combination from Danzig Jr..
Näkäräinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danzig Jr. misses with a left hand
and Näkäräinen counters with a solid body kick.
Danzig Jr. throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Näkäräinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Näkäräinen misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Danzig Jr. feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Näkäräinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Danzig Jr. is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Näkäräinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danzig Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Näkäräinen works Danzig Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Danzig Jr. scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Näkäräinen is predictable there
and Danzig Jr. counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Näkäräinen falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vinnie Danzig Jr.!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Danzig Jr. thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 2393 p4p, 318 weight class) and Stannis Baratheon (ranked 2222 p4p, 296 weight class). Stannis Baratheon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Anse Hatfield
vs
Baratheon

182 cm
37
210 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

193 cm
32
223 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devil Anse Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stannis Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatfield tries to clinch up.
Baratheon misses with a combination
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatfield.

Hatfield rushes Baratheon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatfield or not.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.

Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baratheon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
Baratheon looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
It looked like Hatfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baratheon.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baratheon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baratheon.

It looks like Devil Anse Hatfield has been cut.
Baratheon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.
Baratheon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hatfield on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Baratheon misses.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
Hatfield seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baratheon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon misses with a combination
and Hatfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baratheon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.

Hatfield moves into the clinch.
Baratheon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baratheon jumps guard but Hatfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baratheon.
Baratheon blocks an uppercut.
Baratheon tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Baratheon back against the cage.
Hatfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hatfield avoids the elbow strike from Baratheon, against the cage.
Baratheon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baratheon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hatfield forces Baratheon back against the cage and clinches.
Hatfield blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baratheon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield.

Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baratheon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baratheon misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baratheon lands a jab to the head.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that Hatfield avoids nicely.
Baratheon scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon misses with a combination
and Hatfield counters with a nice body shot.
Baratheon feints a jab promting Hatfield to slip. Baratheon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hatfield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Hatfield with a series of wild strikes but Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatfield is looking to counter the offense by Baratheon and move into the clinch.
Baratheon keeps the fight on the outside.

Hatfield drives through and clinches with Baratheon against the cage.
Hatfield lands with a left to the head.
Baratheon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatfield counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devil Anse Hatfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A big left from Baratheon misses.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Hatfield has closed the distance and engaged Baratheon in a clinch.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatfield blocks an elbow strike.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Baratheon successfully pulls guard.
Hatfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hatfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Hatfield passes Baratheon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield is thwarting Baratheon's attempts to control the position.

Hatfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baratheon sees it coming and defends easily.
Hatfield lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon is looking to improve his position.

Hatfield 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.
Baratheon missing with punches from the bottom.
Baratheon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hatfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baratheon wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hatfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baratheon keeps working.
Baratheon is looking to improve his position.
Baratheon is trying to maintain the position but Hatfield is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hatfield lands a nice short elbow.
Hatfield prevents Baratheon from improving his position.
Hatfield lands strikes from half guard.

Hatfield is looking for a kimura here.
Baratheon is trying to control but can't.
Hatfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon tries to roll over but Hatfield keeps him under control.
Baratheon gets full guard.
Hatfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hatfield working some strikes from top position.

Baratheon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hatfield has passed into half guard!
Hatfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hatfield lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield is nestled in close to Baratheon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hatfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hatfield trying to control from half guard but Baratheon is working away.
Hatfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield wants to take a breather but Baratheon is having none of it.
Hatfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hatfield passes to full mount!
Baratheon is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatfield dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devil Anse Hatfield's cut.
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!

Hatfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Baratheon circles away.
Baratheon swats away the attempt to clinch by Hatfield.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Baratheon.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baratheon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
As Baratheon tries to get set, Hatfield tries to push him back and clinch up but Baratheon manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Baratheon closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Baratheon tries to keep at a distance but Hatfield has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hatfield lands with a right to the head.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Hatfield prevents a body shot from Baratheon.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baratheon works over Hatfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Baratheon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baratheon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatfield tries to clinch there but Baratheon circles away.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield is looking to counter the offense by Baratheon and move into the clinch.
Baratheon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baratheon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baratheon throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baratheon but Baratheon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baratheon throws a big shot that misses.
Baratheon misses with a looping right.
Baratheon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baratheon digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Hatfield avoids them all with ease.
As Baratheon tries to get set, Hatfield tries to push him back and clinch up but Baratheon manages to avoid the attempt.

Hatfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hatfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatfield gets through Baratheon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baratheon jabs at Hatfield's body.
A slow jab from Baratheon misses its intended target.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hatfield drives through and clinches with Baratheon against the cage.
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!
Baratheon misses with a body punch.
Baratheon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatfield's elbow.
Baratheon blocking some punches.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baratheon fails to pull guard.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Baratheon is having none of it.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baratheon misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stannis Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baratheon 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Baratheon!
A very excited looking Stannis Baratheon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert McKenna (ranked 1402 p4p, 191 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 3227 p4p, 416 weight class). McKenna comes to the cage accompanied by Freedom. Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Elijah Pitakaka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McKenna
vs
Pitakaka

194 cm
21
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

189 cm
40
217 lbs
28 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka moves out of range as McKenna throws a body kick.
McKenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitakaka, right into the meat.
McKenna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McKenna.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McKenna misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pitakaka is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
McKenna trying to control the action but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pitakaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitakaka keeps working.
McKenna lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka tries to improve position but can't.
Pitakaka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McKenna asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pitakaka is looking to reverse the position.
Pitakaka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pitakaka is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
Pitakaka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pitakaka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McKenna.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna landing a few strikes.
McKenna scoring with punches and elbows.
Pitakaka is not content to let McKenna control the position.
Pitakaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka holds on to McKenna's head and controls the position momentarily.

Pitakaka throws McKenna to one side and escapes!
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. McKenna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.

McKenna dives in and scores a takedown into Pitakaka's guard.
McKenna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
Pitakaka is trying to control the position but McKenna postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is working Pitakaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pitakaka wants to stand up but McKenna is controlling him.
McKenna throws a strike but Pitakaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McKenna wants to get back to his feet but Pitakaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka wants to stand but McKenna is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and McKenna moves out of range easily.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised McKenna's leg. McKenna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna throws a nice looking combination but Pitakaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pitakaka counters with a nice body kick.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKenna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
As Pitakaka looks to move away, McKenna throws a big counter combo but Pitakaka just gets out of the way.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenna.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitakaka!
McKenna misses with a few strikes there.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but McKenna saw that one coming.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitakaka scores with a leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
McKenna thows a body kick. Pitakaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKenna tries to clinch up.
McKenna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitakaka swivels and escapes.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but McKenna moved away.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but McKenna takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. McKenna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab from McKenna.

It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna shoots and misses
and Pitakaka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McKenna is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitakaka defends it nicely.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
McKenna moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McKenna blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McKenna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pitakaka is trying to control but can't.
Pitakaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pitakaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitakaka taking some punishment here, with McKenna in his half guard.
McKenna is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitakaka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McKenna throws a big elbow that misses.
Pitakaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pitakaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pitakaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pitakaka wants to stand up but McKenna is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka trying to keep a closed guard but McKenna is proving a slippery customer.
Pitakaka wants to stand and escape but McKenna is having none of it.
McKenna throwing strikes from guard but Pitakaka blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKenna's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Pitakaka pushes McKenna off and gets back to his feet.
McKenna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitakaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenna shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown. Pitakaka tries to sprawl out of it but McKenna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pitakaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKenna.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
McKenna changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKenna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick. McKenna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitakaka sprawls well. Pitakaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenna's calf.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenna moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
McKenna checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

McKenna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pitakaka leaning his opponent against the cage.

McKenna has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pitakaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McKenna missing with punches from the back.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McKenna struggling to keep hold of the position.
McKenna misses with punches from the back.
McKenna somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Pitakaka is trying to shake McKenna off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McKenna won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Pitakaka tries to work over McKenna's front leg with a kick but McKenna checks it.
McKenna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
McKenna feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitakaka, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.

McKenna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pitakaka was covering up waiting for the punch and McKenna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pitakaka kicks McKenna off and gets to his feet.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenna is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends McKenna stumbling back into the cage.
McKenna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. McKenna smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pitakaka lands with a slapping head kick.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but McKenna saw it coming and moves away.
Pitakaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitakaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitakaka, which made it look bad.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKenna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and McKenna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. McKenna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robert McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenna 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.
McKenna shoots in and drives through. Pitakaka sprawls well.
Pitakaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow McKenna down.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitakaka, which made it look bad.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick that knocks McKenna off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
McKenna changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKenna darts in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka gets double underhooks and turns McKenna into the cage.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but McKenna takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but McKenna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKenna shoots in for a double leg but Pitakaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
McKenna scores with a shot to the body.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKenna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitakaka circles away quickly and effectively.
McKenna checks a leg kick.

McKenna darts in and clinches Pitakaka up against the cage.
McKenna is trying to drag Pitakaka to the mat but Pitakaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robert McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Pitakaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pitakaka 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka 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
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 1392 p4p, 188 weight class) and Lugh Blackburn (ranked 2214 p4p, 279 weight class). Blackburn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: When the Man Comes Down. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lugh Blackburn enters the cage!

Frost
vs
Blackburn

188 cm
35
204 lbs
30 - 16 - 0

187 cm
35
200 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost scores with the left hand. Blackburn knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Frost moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Frost scores with a three punch combo!
Frost throws a left and a right that both miss

and Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn crunches a lovely knee into Frost's ribcage.

Blackburn jumps guard and drags Frost to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frost defends it easily.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackburn is keeping the position for now.
Frost stands and throws Blackburn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blackburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Frost stalling.
Frost tries to pass to full mount but Blackburn defends it.

Blackburn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Frost escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Frost!
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackburn keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Blackburn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackburn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blackburn wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frost is thwarting Blackburn's attempts to control the position.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blackburn is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frost controlling the action here.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackburn keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
Frost trying to control the pace.

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

Frost drives through and clinches with Blackburn against the cage.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn jumps guard but Frost stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn.
Frost avoiding damage.
Frost working aggressively here.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Blackburn jumps into guard, dragging Frost to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frost'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost pushing down on Blackburn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Frost fails with a takedown attempt.

Frost instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Blackburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Blackburn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frost tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Blackburn misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Blackburn looking to throw knees to the head but Frost is blocking nicely.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Frost misses with some punches.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Blackburn misses with a knee to the head.
Blackburn misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Blackburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost blocking some punches.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost throws a big counter combination but Blackburn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frost.
Frost stalks Blackburn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackburn's face. Blackburn staggers backwards, shaken.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Frost moves away
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Blackburn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Frost pushes Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Frost.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost working aggressively here.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Frost.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost looking to slow down the pace here.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the head but Frost blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn misses with a knee to the head.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.

Blackburn pulls guard.

Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.

Blackburn working for submissions but it's allowed Frost to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Frost on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Decent striking displayed by Frost there.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Blackburn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blackburn takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.

Blackburn gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Blackburn tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackburn crunches a lovely knee into Frost's ribcage.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost effectively controlling the action here.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost stalling in the clinch.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Frost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blackburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost passes into half guard.
Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blackburn is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Frost moves into full mount! Blackburn won't be happy about that!
Frost looking to control but Blackburn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn taking shots to the head.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost looking to control but Blackburn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Frost is working for a guillotine from mount but Blackburn frees his head quite easily.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to stand but Blackburn is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Frost avoids the attempt from Blackburn to control.
Olaf Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dangerous Jr (ranked 1791 p4p, 239 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 1273 p4p, 174 weight class). Dangerous Jr comes to the cage accompanied by TNT - ACDC. Johnny Dangerous Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dangerous Jr
vs
Koltun

188 cm
30
185 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

182 cm
42
177 lbs
30 - 18 - 4

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Velocity Fightwear

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Dangerous Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Koltun does it's job there.
Dangerous Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koltun eats them both and turns towards Dangerous Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Dangerous Jr
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Dangerous Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dangerous Jr throws a leg kick

and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dangerous Jr keeps working.
Koltun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dangerous Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koltun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Dangerous Jr defends.
Dangerous Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koltun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun wants to control but Dangerous Jr is keeping him busy.
Koltun misses with the ground and pound.
Koltun working the head with strikes.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dangerous Jr keeps working.
Dangerous Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koltun on the ground.
Dangerous Jr is looking for a sweep.
Dangerous Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dangerous Jr tries to get out of the position.

Koltun decides to stand back up. Koltun steps back and let's Dangerous Jr get back to his feet.
Dangerous Jr connects with a solid leg kick.

Koltun moves into the clinch.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is trying to pull guard but Dangerous Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Koltun breaks the clinch.
Koltun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dangerous Jr. Dangerous Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dangerous Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dangerous Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Koltun darts in and clinches Dangerous Jr up against the cage.
Dangerous Jr leaning against his opponent.
Koltun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koltun blocking some punches.

Koltun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Koltun connects with a body shot.
Dangerous Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by Koltun there.
Koltun fails to land the takedown.

Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Dangerous Jr's guard.
Koltun lands a couple of digs.
Koltun trying to control but Dangerous Jr is working from the bottom.
Koltun stays in close to Dangerous Jr's body and controls the position.
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.

Dangerous Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Koltun has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Still in the clinch, Dangerous Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Dangerous Jr's head.
Dangerous Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dangerous Jr stalling in the clinch but Koltun improves position.
Koltun can't find room to land a body shot as Dangerous Jr controls the action.
Koltun throws a head punch that misses.
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koltun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dangerous Jr blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koltun is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koltun takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Koltun.
Dangerous Jr missing with knees to the body.
Dangerous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Koltun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koltun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Koltun blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerous Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Koltun scoring well with a low kick there.
Koltun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koltun throws out a loose jab but Dangerous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dangerous Jr moves away.
Dangerous Jr tries to clinch up.
Dangerous Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Dangerous Jr throws a leg kick

and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dangerous Jr keeps working.

Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Koltun tries to advance to mount but Dangerous Jr denies him.

Koltun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koltun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Koltun decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koltun blocks a low kick nicely.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dangerous Jr as he avoids it easily.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Koltun tried to score with a low kick but Dangerous Jr checks it.
Koltun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Koltun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dangerous Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Dangerous Jr shows good takedown defense.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Dangerous Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koltun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Koltun. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Koltun scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerous Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's time! Dangerous Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Koltun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Dangerous Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Dangerous Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koltun cracks Dangerous Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Johnny Dangerous Jr has been cut.
Dangerous Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dangerous Jr in his tracks.
Koltun misses the jab.
Koltun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Koltun moves into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr looking to slow down the pace here.

Koltun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koltun doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dangerous Jr counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dangerous Jr rushes Koltun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dangerous Jr digs a right hand underneath Koltun's ribcage. Koltun let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Dangerous Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dangerous Jr can pounce on him.
Dangerous Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Koltun.
Dangerous Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Koltun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerous Jr tries to lock up and control but Koltun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dangerous Jr taking shots to the head.
Koltun lands a couple of good shots and Dangerous Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koltun scores with punches and elbows.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Dangerous Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Koltun throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Koltun lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dangerous Jr hold on?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koltun sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dangerous Jr taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marek Koltun!
A very excited looking Marek Koltun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 519 p4p, 77 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 1614 p4p, 211 weight class). Tupolski comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tupolski
vs
Stewart

175 cm
39
182 lbs
31 - 15 - 2

183 cm
27
187 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart blocks the body kick.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Nice shot by Stewart.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tupolski misses.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tupolski pinned against the cage. Tupolski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski connects with a body shot.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stewart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses
and Stewart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Stewart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Tupolski dips to his left and cracks Stewart with an uppercut!
Tupolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski 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.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a low kick but Stewart moves out of range easily.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the body.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart slips under a jab from Tupolski.
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stewart will feel that in the morning.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Tupolski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Stewart - just one landing.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Tupolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Stewart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stewart checks a leg kick.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the cage.
Tupolski lands a head shot.
Tupolski slips a straight right by Stewart.
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Tupolski's head back.
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stewart's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that 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.

Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Stewart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Stewart scores with a nice body kick.
Stewart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski tries to clinch there but Stewart circles away.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Stewart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stewart down.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart shoots in and drives through. Tupolski sprawls well.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Tupolski counters with a nice body shot.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Stewart avoids it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stewart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stewart trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski is looking to escape.
Stewart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tupolski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Stewart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tupolski with a hook.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut.

Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but Tupolski defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Tupolski is having none of it.
Stewart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Tupolski rushes Stewart and presses him up against the cage.
Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski lands a nice shot that snaps Stewart's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tupolski tries a low kick but Stewart avoids it.
Tupolski takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Tupolski tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
Tupolski looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stewart misses the jab.
Tupolski motions for Stewart to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.

Tupolski darts in and clinches Stewart up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
A hook to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Tupolski manages to get underhooks.
Stewart tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupolski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Tupolski breaks from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Stewart seems unphased.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stewart or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tupolski. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.

Stewart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupolski to the ground. Stewart is now in Tupolski's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart stops Tupolski from standing up.

Tupolski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stewart has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stewart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupolski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stewart looking for a takedown.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupolski.

Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stewart checks it well.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stewart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Tupolski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stewart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stewart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Stewart's leg. Stewart is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart checks the leg kick.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tupolski 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.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Stewart avoids it.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Tupolski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski jabs at Stewart's body.
Stewart blocks a low kick nicely.
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski 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.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupolski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stewart is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Tupolski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Stewart's leg. Stewart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stewart 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.
Stewart takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.

Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski had his way with Don Stewart in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tupolski 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.
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Tupolski.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick

and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Tupolski is defending the position.
Stewart prevents Tupolski from standing back up.
Stewart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Stewart has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stewart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Tupolski keeps moving and retains side control.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Tupolski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stewart controls his leg.
Stewart trying to get back to full guard but Tupolski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stewart is looking to improve his position but Tupolski isn't that keen on the idea.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupolski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

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

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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 602 p4p, 66 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 467 p4p, 50 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.

Nah
vs
Burgundy

192 cm
39
285 lbs
41 - 24 - 0

188 cm
38
215 lbs
46 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nah moves out of range of the strikes.
Nah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Nah throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Nice jab there from Nah.

It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burgundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Nah blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy slips a jab from Nah.
Nah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgundy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nah throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Nah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Burgundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nah looks to throw the jab but Burgundy is out of range.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut. Nah saw that one coming.
Nah with a nice cross.
Burgundy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nah throws a sloppy head kick and Burgundy moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah swings for the body but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy punishes Nah's body with a nice straight punch.
Burgundy lands a jab to Nah's midsection.
Nah is breathing heavily.
Burgundy lands with a straight right. Nah didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Burgundy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nah doesn't seem phased though.
Burgundy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burgundy connects with a leg kick. Nah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nah misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Burgundy finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgundy misses the target.
Burgundy 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.
A shot to the body from Nah misses
and Burgundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Tee Nah's cut is getting worse.
Nah throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burgundy cracks Nah with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Burgundy.
Nah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burgundy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nah scrambles back to his feet.
Burgundy cracks Nah with a left hook right on the temple and Nah goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Burgundy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Nah is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Ron Burgundy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

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