KONFLIKT SUPER 6 Series Rd 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gutzy Mane (ranked 8029 p4p, 302 weight class) and Shintaro Mifune (ranked 7311 p4p, 283 weight class). Mifune is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MIYAVI vs. KenKen - Flashback. Shintaro Mifune has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mane
vs
Mifune

173 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gutzy Mane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shintaro Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Mifune looking to score a takedown here. Mane is defending well but Mifune drives through and ends up in Mane's guard.
Mane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mane tries to get out of the position.
Mane managing to control the position.
Mane is trying to control the position but Mifune postures up.
Mane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mifune trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mifune with a nice head shot there.
Mane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mifune trying to control the position from guard on top but Mane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifune throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune throwing strikes but missing.
Mifune throws a big right hand that misses.
Mifune lands a couple of elbows.
Mane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mifune is in close to Mane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mifune trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Mifune is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mifune tries to free his leg and advance position but Mane is retaining full guard.
Mifune throws a big elbow that misses.
Mifune keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mane's head.
Mane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mifune.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane trying to control the position.
Mifune with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mifune in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mifune is looking to pass into half guard but Mane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mane is in guard.

Mifune wants to hit a switch here but Mane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mifune there!
Mifune felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mane is stalling here but it's allowed Mifune to get half guard.
Mifune slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mane stands and steps away. Mifune gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mifune fails to land the takedown.
Mane throws a big counter combination but Mifune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Mane tries to sprawl but Mifune drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Mane has one foot on Mifune's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shintaro Mifune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mifune tries for a takedown but Mane circles away easily
and Mane counters with a three punch combo that has Mifune backing up. Mifune nods at Mane to acknowledge the strikes.
Mane scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mifune tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mane to counter with a crisp jab.
Mifune wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune looks to clinch
and Mane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mane.

Mifune closes the distance and pushes Mane back into the cage.
Mane blocking some punches.
Mifune working aggressively here.
Mane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Mifune fails to land.
Mifune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mifune misses with some punches.
Mifune swings wildly with an uppercut but Mane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mifune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mifune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mifune drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gutzy Mane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shintaro Mifune.
Mane looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gutzy Mane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gutzy Mane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mifune misses with a takedown
and Mane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gutzy Mane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown but Mane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mifune with a poor takedown
enabling Mane to counter with a crisp jab.
Gutzy Mane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shintaro Mifune.
Mifune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mifune takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mifune with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mane counter with a right hand.
Mane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mifune tries to clinch up but Mane circles away and keeps his distance.
Mifune fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mifune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mane scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune wants to clinch.
Mane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mane swinging wildly here.
Mifune closes the distance but Mane moves to the side
and Mane counters with a nice uppercut.
Mane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mane sprawls well. Mane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mifune gets slowly back to his feet.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mane sprawls well. Mane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mifune gets slowly back to his feet.
Gutzy Mane is winning the standup battle so far.
Mifune misses with a takedown attempt
and Mane counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mane as he jumps to the side.
Mane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mifune moves in looking to clinch but Mane pushes him off.
Mifune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mifune tries for a takedown but Mane circles away easily
and Mane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mifune tries to clinch but Mane is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Mane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifune darts in trying to clinch
and Mane counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mifune moves into the clinch.
Mifune can't find room to land a body shot as Mane controls the action.
Mane blocks an uppercut.
Mifune tries for a takedown but Mane manages to get underhooks.

Mane breaks from the clinch.
Mifune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mifune tries to clinch up.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mane as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Mane both land. Nice combination.
Mifune tries for a takedown but Mane circles away easily
and Mane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mifune can do to turn this around?
Mifune is breathing heavily.
Mifune moves to clinch but Mane breaks away
and Mane counters with a left and a right that stings Mifune.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mifune tries to clinch there but Mane circles away.
Mifune closes the distance and clinches up with Mane, looking for a takedown. Mifune pushes Mane against the cage but Mane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune is looking to clinch but Mane is avoiding it.

Mifune moves into the clinch.
Mane lands a shoulder strike.

Mane breaks from the clinch.
Mifune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mifune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mane scores with a one two! Mifune had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mifune tries for a takedown but Mane circles away easily
and Mane counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Mifune is rocked!
Mifune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mifune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mane counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mifune is defended easily by Mane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gutzy Mane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gutzy Mane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Mifune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mifune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mane thuds his right hand into Mifune's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mane but Mane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Mifune looks to move away, Mane throws a big counter combo but Mifune just gets out of the way.
Mifune darts in trying to clinch
and Mane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mifune tries to clinch
and Mane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mifune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifune fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gutzy Mane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shintaro Mifune.
Mifune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mifune fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mane.
Mifune is still on wobbly legs! Can Mane finish him?
Mifune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mifune fails with a takedown attempt.
Mifune seems to have recovered his senses.
Mane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mifune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Mane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Mane. No joy for Mifune on that attempt.
Mifune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mifune thinking.
Mifune shoots and misses
letting Mane counter with a right hand.
Gutzy Mane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane stuffs the takedown attempt from Mifune. Mifune gets slowly back to his feet.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shintaro Mifune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane cracks a nice hook into Mifune's ribs.
Mane is looking to wear down Mifune with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mane digs a good hook to Mifune's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mifune at a distance.
Mifune is looking to clinch.
Mifune moves to clinch but Mane breaks away
and Mane counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Mane.
Mifune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mane counters with a series of strikes. Mifune will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mane lands a jab to Mifune's midsection.
Mifune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mifune tries for a takedown but Mane circles away easily
and Mane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mane cracks a nice hook into Mifune's ribs.
Mane stuffs the takedown attempt from Mifune. Mifune gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune tries for a takedown but Mane circles away easily
and Mane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Mane as he connects with a hook.
Mifune takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mifune takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Mifune closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mane quickly recovers to half guard.
Mifune throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mifune seems to be working for a kimura but Mane defends the submission attempt.
Mifune prevents Mane from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mane defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mifune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mifune is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gutzy Mane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mifune not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mifune missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mane wants to improve his position but Mifune is controlling well.
Mifune is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gutzy Mane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mane, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gutzy Mane!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gutzy Mane made sure he mentioned Annihilation Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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 Ben Laukis (ranked 6644 p4p, 655 weight class) and Milson Bow (ranked 7101 p4p, 678 weight class). The key to victory for Ben Laukis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Laukis
vs
Bow

205 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Laukis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milson Bow!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Milson Bow has been cut.
Bow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laukis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laukis cracks Bow with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Laukis.

Bow rushes Laukis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Bow has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bow throws a head punch that misses.
Laukis wants to break free but Bow has control.
Bow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laukis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bow fails to land.
Laukis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bow lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laukis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bow gets through Laukis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bow misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bow.
Bow lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Bow scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukis wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Bow.
Bow lands a nice shot to the body.
Bow lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bow.
Bow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Bow.
Laukis is breathing heavily.
Bow lands a left hand.

Laukis is rocked!
Bow blocking some punches.
Oh Laukis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bow lands a nice uppercut.
Bow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laukis backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Bow.
Bow lands with a left to the head.
Bow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laukis backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bow as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bow lands a big right hand! Laukis is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milson Bow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demir Tskhadaia (ranked 5905 p4p, 523 weight class) and Voli Bear (ranked 5564 p4p, 511 weight class). Voli Bear will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tskhadaia
vs
Bear

182 cm
18
232 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demir Tskhadaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Voli Bear!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Bear finds it's way through Tskhadaia's defenses.
Tskhadaia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bear counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demir Tskhadaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bear enables Tskhadaia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bear manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tskhadaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tskhadaia trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
Bear has his hands on Tskhadaia's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard.

Bear pulls Tskhadaia in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Tskhadaia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tskhadaia throws an elbow that misses. Bear uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tskhadaia's guard. Nice move by Bear!

Tskhadaia keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bear preventing the sweep.
Tskhadaia trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Bear preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tskhadaia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bear trying to control but Tskhadaia is working from the bottom.
Bear stands and throws Tskhadaia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tskhadaia is looking for a sweep.
Bear scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear wants to control but Tskhadaia is keeping him busy.
Bear lands an elbow.
Bear is working Tskhadaia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tskhadaia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tskhadaia is trying to work for a sweep but Bear has mounted him!
Tskhadaia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Bear has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tskhadaia is in a horrible position here. Bear smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tskhadaia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear looking to control but Tskhadaia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bear lands a couple of good shots and Tskhadaia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bear scores with strikes from the back.
Bear lands a shot to the head.
Tskhadaia can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tskhadaia is in bad spot here.
Bear is trying to stick to Tskhadaia's back but Tskhadaia is turning into Bear. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bear's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Bear has wrist control.
Bear trying to control the position.
Tskhadaia stopping the sweep attempt from Bear.
Bear avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tskhadaia keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Tskhadaia looking for a sweep. Not yet Tskhadaia, not yet.
Bear lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bear thuds his right hand into Tskhadaia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tskhadaia has his takedown stuffed
and Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bear wants it to stay on the feet.
Bear 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.
Tskhadaia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bear to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demir Tskhadaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tskhadaia tries for a takedown but Bear circles away easily
and Bear counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Bear looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tskhadaia!
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!
Bear content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tskhadaia looking for a sweep but Bear has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tskhadaia is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is landing with some decent strikes but Tskhadaia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tskhadaia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tskhadaia tries to get out of the position.
The referee warns Tskhadaia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bear is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tskhadaia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bear trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bear raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tskhadaia regains half guard.
Bear trying to control the pace.
Bear missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tskhadaia is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear working Tskhadaia over with strikes.
Bear frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tskhadaia can't escape the position.
Bear lands a big elbow.
Tskhadaia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voli Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tskhadaia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bear with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bear cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Bear goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tskhadaia is on top in guard.
Tskhadaia throws a strike but Bear rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bear stopping the sweep attempt from Tskhadaia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to control but Tskhadaia is working from the bottom.
Tskhadaia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bear on the ground.
Tskhadaia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tskhadaia is on top in guard.

Bear is pulling down on Tskhadaia's head to control his posture.
Tskhadaia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tskhadaia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear trying to keep a closed guard but Tskhadaia is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear is adopting a defensive guard.
Bear is trying to keep Tskhadaia in close.
Tskhadaia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear controls Tskhadaia momentarily but Tskhadaia frees himself.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
Tskhadaia advances to half guard.
Bear has hold of Tskhadaia's hands but Tskhadaia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bear is trying to control but can't.

Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voli Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tskhadaia missing with a left hand there. Bear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bear shoots in but no luck this time.
Bear throws a good cross that connects.
Tskhadaia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tskhadaia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bear tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tskhadaia defends well and Bear ends up having to push Tskhadaia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bear misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Bear.
Tskhadaia misses with a takedown attempt
and Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demir Tskhadaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Voli Bear.

Bear gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tskhadaia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs.

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

Bear drops back looking for a leg! Tskhadaia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tskhadaia manages to kick Bear off! Bear jumps back into Tskhadaia's guard.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear lands a couple of digs.
Tskhadaia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bear showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Tskhadaia is working hard here to advance position.
Bear trying to control but Tskhadaia is working from the bottom.
Tskhadaia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bear is in close to Tskhadaia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tskhadaia wants to improve his position but instead Bear has moved into half guard.
Tskhadaia is looking to improve his position.
Bear is looking to take a break and control but Tskhadaia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bear is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bear 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.
Tskhadaia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tskhadaia's head.
Tskhadaia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear wants to control from the top but Tskhadaia keeps moving.
Bear works over Tskhadaia with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Voli Bear!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noddy Holder (ranked 5740 p4p, 253 weight class) and Broseph Stalin (ranked 4204 p4p, 193 weight class). Holder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The loudest voice in Tycoon.. Broseph Stalin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Holder
vs
Stalin

164 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Real Men Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noddy Holder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Broseph Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holder gets tackled into the cage by Stalin. Stalin maintains the clinch.
Stalin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holder throws an elbow that misses.
Stalin throws a punch but it's blocked by Holder.
Stalin blocks the elbow strike.
Stalin working aggressively here.
Stalin throws a head punch that misses.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
A short right from Stalin on the inside.
Holder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Stalin.
Stalin lands an uppercut.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
Holder blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stalin fails to land.
Stalin misses with the head strike.
Holder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalin blocks an elbow strike from Holder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalin dodges an elbow strike from Holder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
Stalin misses with the head strike.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Holder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holder.
Holder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalin working aggressively here.
Holder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stalin's defenses.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalin dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Stalin blocks the elbow strike.
Holder lands an elbow inside.
Holder blocks an uppercut.
Holder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holder pushes off an throws an elbow but Stalin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalin swings wildly with an uppercut but Holder uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalin dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
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!
Stalin throws a punch but it's blocked by Holder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalin.
Stalin managing to block the knees to the body from Holder.
Holder throws an elbow that misses.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalin lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holder.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
Stalin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holder backwards.
Stalin swings wildly with an uppercut but Holder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holder throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalin's brow.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalin throws a punch but it's blocked by Holder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalin.
Stalin avoids a wild elbow strike from Holder.
Stalin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holder takes a shot to the head.
Holder tries to land a knee to the head but Stalin blocks with his arms.
Stalin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Stalin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
Stalin blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holder.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Stalin throws a punch but it's blocked by Holder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalin's brow.
A shot in the inside from Stalin.
Stalin misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
Stalin blocks an elbow strike from Holder.
Stalin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Stalin.
Holder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stalin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stalin fails to land.
Holder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stalin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalin.
Stalin avoids a wild elbow strike from Holder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stalin takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Stalin on the inside.
Stalin avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Stalin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holder blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalin's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalin's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Stalin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalin.
Stalin lands a right hand.
Stalin lands with a light punch inside.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Stalin working aggressively here.
A short right from Stalin on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalin.
Stalin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalin.
Stalin misses with the head strike.
Holder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stalin misses with the head strike.
Stalin dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalin's brow.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses.
Holder blocking some punches.
Stalin swings wildly with an uppercut but Holder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holder pushes off an throws an elbow but Stalin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holder backwards.
Stalin misses with some punches.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Stalin working aggressively here.
Holder has a couple of punches blocked by Stalin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin lands a right hand.
Stalin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Holder tries to land knees in the clinch but Stalin avoids the damage to the body.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalin takes an elbow to the temple.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalin.
Stalin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalin blocks the elbow strike.
Stalin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalin avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Holder lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Broseph Stalin has been cut.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalin lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalin.
Holder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holder.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Stalin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Stalin.
Holder lands an elbow inside.
Holder lands an elbow inside that Stalin shrugs off.
Stalin gets through Holder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalin throws a head punch that misses.
Stalin blocks an elbow strike from Holder.
Stalin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalin lands with a right to the head.
Stalin misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalin scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalin avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Stalin avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Stalin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holder lands an elbow just above Stalin 's eye.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holder.
Holder pushes off an throws an elbow but Stalin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holder blocking some punches.
Stalin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalin's brow.
Stalin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stalin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Broseph Stalin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Broseph Stalin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Holder clinches.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalin lands with a right to the head.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Stalin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holder.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalin swings wildly with an uppercut but Holder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Broseph Stalin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder misses with the head strike.
Stalin swings wildly with an uppercut but Holder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalin lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Stalin connects with a big uppercut there that sends Holder tumbling to the ground! Stalin follows him down into his guard.

Holder is rocked!
Stalin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oh Holder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Stalin stands up and waves to Holder to follow him.

Stalin drives through and clinches with Holder against the cage.
Holder seems to have got his legs back now.
Holder swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalin has a couple of punches blocked by Holder.
Stalin blocks an elbow strike from Holder.
Stalin dips a shoulder and cracks Holder with a mighty uppercut! Holder falls back against the cage and Stalin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Holder is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stalin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broseph Stalin!
Broseph Stalin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Noddy Holder spoke after the fight, saying 'It's CHRISTMAS!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Rudskogen (ranked 4212 p4p, 424 weight class) and Bjorn Lothbrok (ranked 4067 p4p, 414 weight class). Lothbrok has chosen Vikings as his entrance music. Bjorn Lothbrok is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rudskogen
vs
Lothbrok

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
229 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

KAGED

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Rudskogen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjorn Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lothbrok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lothbrok missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lothbrok.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Rudskogen.
Lothbrok misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lothbrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lothbrok misses with a looping right.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a wild body kick that Lothbrok sees coming a mile off.
Rudskogen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rudskogen thumps Lothbrok with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen scores with a kick to the body.
Lothbrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rudskogen misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but Lothbrok avoids it.
Lothbrok 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.
Lothbrok connects with a right hand. Rudskogen shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.

Lothbrok rushes Rudskogen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.

Rudskogen jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Rudskogen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Rudskogen keeps moving.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudskogen is keeping the position for now.
Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rudskogen working a defensive guard here.
Lothbrok sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Rudskogen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lothbrok is aware though and is defending well.

Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rudskogen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rudskogen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rudskogen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lothbrok is aware though and is defending well.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rudskogen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lothbrok's guard.

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

Rudskogen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lothbrok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lothbrok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rudskogen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Rudskogen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass.

Rudskogen looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Lothbrok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lothbrok looking to pass the guard.

Rudskogen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lothbrok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lothbrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lothbrok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lothbrok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rudskogen is out of range and Lothbrok settles back down.
Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the side of Lothbrok's head but Lothbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lothbrok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Lothbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lothbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Rudskogen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lothbrok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses with a straight left.
Lothbrok lands a jab.
Rudskogen blocks a jab.
Rudskogen swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok slips a jab from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen checks a low kick from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen is looking to counter punch.
Lothbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lothbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rudskogen misses its target.
Lothbrok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rudskogen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudskogen.
A telegraphed right hand from Rudskogen misses the target.
Lothbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rudskogen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lothbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rudskogen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lothbrok's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok connects with a right hand. Rudskogen shakes it off.
Lothbrok cracks Rudskogen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrok blocks a jab.
Rudskogen sets himself, and Lothbrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Rudskogen avoids it this time.
Lothbrok throws a big shot that misses.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lothbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen cracks Lothbrok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Lothbrok saw that one coming.
Lothbrok wants to counter the offense by Rudskogen and move into the clinch position.
Lothbrok scores with a nice strike.
Rudskogen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok wants to counter with a clinch but Rudskogen pushes him away.
Rudskogen throws a jab when Lothbrok was well out of range.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lothbrok.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lothbrok.
A low kick from Lothbrok misses
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lothbrok moves away.
Lothbrok with a nice cross.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lothbrok throws out the jab.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lothbrok wants to counter the offense by Rudskogen and move into the clinch position.
Lothbrok moves out of range as Rudskogen throws a body kick.
Lothbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok tries to counter with a clinch but Rudskogen shakes him off and moves away.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Lothbrok misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rudskogen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throwing a counter right hand but Lothbrok manages to avoid it.
Lothbrok looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen lands a slapping body shot.
Lothbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lothbrok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rudskogen doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Rudskogen. Beautiful body shot.
Lothbrok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bjorn Lothbrok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A jab from Lothbrok misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lothbrok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rudskogen - the referee stops the clock and Lothbrok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rudskogen. Lothbrok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Lothbrok throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
Rudskogen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lothbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen is looking to wear down Lothbrok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rudskogen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rudskogen is fending him off so far but Lothbrok persists. Nope, Rudskogen circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrok blocks a low kick nicely.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Lothbrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudskogen misses with a looping right.
Lothbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rudskogen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rudskogen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lothbrok.
Rudskogen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jon Rudskogen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rudskogen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the body.
Rudskogen slips a jab from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a wild body kick that Lothbrok sees coming a mile off.
Lothbrok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lothbrok lands a nice shot that snaps Rudskogen's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lothbrok throws a lazy right hand but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
The fighters circling - Lothbrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lothbrok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lothbrok wants to counter with a clinch but Rudskogen pushes him away.
Lothbrok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen cracks Lothbrok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rudskogen throws a solid leg kick but Lothbrok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rudskogen.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen thumps Lothbrok with a low kick.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lothbrok's sensitive parts.
Lothbrok misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Lothbrok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudskogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lothbrok is just out of range.
Rudskogen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lothbrok is able to avoid easily.
Lothbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok connects with a single shot there.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrok.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok 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.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok misses with a looping right.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lothbrok's head backwards.
Rudskogen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lothbrok cracks Rudskogen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Lothbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a big counter combination but Lothbrok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lothbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rudskogen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Good shot there by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Lothbrok.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Rudskogen.
Well Rudskogen 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rudskogen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Rudskogen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.