RISE 31 - Kelly vs Sadollah PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Suarez (ranked 7105 p4p, 461 weight class) and Bubba Bizzle (ranked 8040 p4p, 481 weight class). Patricio Suarez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Suarez
vs
Bizzle

199 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patricio Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Bizzle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bizzle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suarez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Bizzle tightening his grip on Suarez, looking for the choke.
Suarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bizzle on the ground.
Bizzle controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Bizzle 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.

Bizzle working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to stand back up.
Bizzle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Suarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suarez is trying to stand back up.
Bizzle lands shots from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bizzle lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bizzle scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Suarez is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizzle controlling from the back.
Suarez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Suarez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizzle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Bizzle looking for the RNC.
Bizzle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Suarez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Bizzle looking for the RNC.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Bizzle controlling the position well here. Suarez rolled but Bizzle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Bizzle looking to break Suarez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Suarez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bizzle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle lands strikes to the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bizzle controlling the positon.
Suarez trying to get back to his feet but Bizzle is in full control for now.

Bizzle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Bizzle looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Bizzle 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.

Bizzle cracks Suarez with an open hand slap.
We've been informed that Bizzle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bizzle misses with a low kick.
Suarez stuffs the takedown.
Bizzle avoids the head kick by Suarez.
Bizzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bizzle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suarez's half guard.
Suarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Bizzle seems content to control.
Bizzle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Bizzle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez taking some punishment here, with Bizzle in his half guard.
Bizzle moves nicely into side control.
Bizzle working the head with strikes.
Bizzle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bizzle controls the position from side control.
Bizzle scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle is staying tight to Suarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bizzle lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Bizzle stalls from top position.
Bizzle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bizzle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizzle stands up.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.

Bizzle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bizzle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bizzle controlling the position.
Bizzle wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Bizzle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle pulls Suarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Suarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bizzle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bizzle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bizzle is on top in guard.

Bizzle content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Bizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizzle.
Suarez stops a takedown attempt from Bizzle.

Bizzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patricio Suarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bizzle shoots in and gets a takedown into Suarez's guard.

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

Bizzle drops back looking for a leg! Suarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suarez manages to kick Bizzle off! Bizzle jumps back into Suarez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bizzle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bizzle taking a breather here.
Suarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suarez tries to get out of the position.

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.
Suarez pushes Bizzle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bizzle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Bizzle stands up.

Bizzle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suarez is looking to get back to his feet here but Bizzle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Suarez's back.
Patricio Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bizzle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle landing with strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bizzle controlling the positon.

Bizzle looking for the RNC.

Suarez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Bizzle has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Suarez is in real trouble here. Bizzle gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Suarez is tapping out! Bizzle wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubba Bizzle!
A relieved looking Bubba Bizzle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benito Massi (ranked 7933 p4p, 654 weight class) and Pedro Changggg (ranked 6138 p4p, 568 weight class). Pedro Changggg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Massi
vs
Changggg

170 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Organic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benito Massi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changggg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changggg dips to his left and cracks Massi with an uppercut!
Changggg moves out of range of the strikes.
Changggg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Massi under the eye.
A jab lands there for Changggg.
Massi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Changggg connects with a looping right hand.
Massi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Changggg manages to avoid it.
Changggg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Changggg connects with a right hand. Massi shakes it off.
Changggg throws a lazy right hand but Massi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Changggg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Changggg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Massi momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Changggg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Changggg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Changggg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Massi doesn't seem phased though.
Changggg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Changggg misses with an uppercut. Massi saw that one coming.
Changggg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Changggg connects with a nice looking jab.
Changggg throws a one two combo.
Changggg misses with a straight right.
Changggg lands a right hook to the body.
Massi slips under a jab from Changggg.
Massi throws a hook but Changggg blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Changggg misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Massi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massi. Changggg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Changggg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Massi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Changggg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Massi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Massi throws a hook to the side of Changggg's head but Changggg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Changggg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Massi misses with a hook
and Changggg counters with a stiff right hand.
Massi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Massi.

Massi drops Changggg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Changggg looks back up at him and smiles so Massi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

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

Massi gets tackled into the cage by Changggg. Changggg maintains the clinch.
Changggg is still on wobbly legs! Can Massi finish him?
Changggg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Massi breaks the clinch.
Changggg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massi.
Changggg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massi.
Changggg seems to have recovered his senses.
Changggg moves out of range of the strikes.
Massi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Massi scores with a nice head shot.
Changggg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massi.
Changggg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massi.
Changggg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Changggg to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Changggg looks to clinch but Massi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Changggg taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Benito Massi!
After winning the bout, Benito Massi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pedro Changggg stepped up to the mic, saying 'FUCK YOU & GO SHOP AT ORGANIC NUTRITION'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rooben Nevez (ranked 3655 p4p, 176 weight class) and Takeshi Yamada (ranked 3908 p4p, 190 weight class). Yamada is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Senbonzakura - Wagakki Band. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nevez
vs
Yamada

170 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rooben Nevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nevez.
Nevez misses with a kick to the body.
Yamada unleashes a big counter combination but Nevez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Yamada rushes Nevez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nevez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nevez as Yamada tries to tie him up.
Nevez stops a takedown attempt from Yamada.
Nevez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nevez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nevez lands a good knee to the midsection. Yamada won't want to take too many of those.
Nevez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nevez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nevez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Yamada manages to pull guard.
Nevez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada is trying to control the position but Nevez postures up.
Nevez wants to stand and escape but instead Yamada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nevez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yamada dives into side control.

Yamada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nevez is wriggling around trying to escape but Yamada has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Nevez taps out and Yamada picks up the big win! Great work there by Yamada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Yamada!
Rooben Nevez spoke after the fight, saying 'Cock!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roadman Shaq (ranked 3807 p4p, 420 weight class) and Conour McNugget (ranked 4957 p4p, 501 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shaq
vs
McNugget

170 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development
Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roadman Shaq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conour McNugget!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaq gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNugget counters with a nice uppercut.

Shaq decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaq throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shaq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNugget's head.
Shaq working McNugget over with strikes.
Shaq throwing shots but McNugget is blocking nicely.
Shaq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaq wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNugget keeps working.
McNugget told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McNugget is trying to stand up here but Shaq is controlling him well.
McNugget blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaq.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaq missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McNugget avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaq.
McNugget blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaq.
Shaq is trying to control. McNugget wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNugget is doing well to control the position and prevent Shaq from advancing to side control.
Shaq throwing shots but McNugget is blocking nicely.
Shaq not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaq throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McNugget to regain full guard.
Shaq distracts McNugget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaq working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McNugget's head.
Shaq looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shaq trying to control the position from guard on top but McNugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget is pulling down on Shaq's head to control his posture.
Shaq postures up in McNugget's guard and throws a big left but McNugget blocks it.
Shaq throwing strikes but missing.
Shaq with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNugget working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaq.
Shaq throws an elbow that misses. McNugget uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shaq's guard. Nice move by McNugget!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaq wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaq trying to control the position.
Shaq managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNugget controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaq has a closed guard, preventing McNugget from standing up.
Shaq tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaq throws a leg kick
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by McNugget. That's going to slow Shaq down.
Shaq on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McNugget scores with a jab to the jaw.
McNugget cracks the inside of Shaq's front leg.
McNugget connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaq momentarily.
Shaq throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaq shoots and misses
and McNugget cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaq walks into a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from McNugget.
McNugget comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McNugget comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McNugget scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaq doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaq fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNugget is out of range.
McNugget digs a good body shot into Shaq's ribs.
Shaq moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roadman Shaq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaq tries to work over McNugget's front leg with a kick but McNugget checks it.
McNugget thumps Shaq with a low kick.
Conour McNugget seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Shaq looking to score a takedown here. McNugget is defending well but Shaq drives through and ends up in McNugget's guard.

McNugget wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaq fails with the takedown
and McNugget counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNugget delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Shaq misses
and McNugget counters with an inside leg kick.
Shaq is trying hard to land a takedown here. McNugget sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaq misses with a leg kick
and McNugget counters with a nice uppercut.
McNugget has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McNugget with a nice cross.
Shaq takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by McNugget.
Shaq misses with a takedown
and McNugget counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roadman Shaq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaq throws a leg kick that is checked
and McNugget counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNugget punishes Shaq's body with a nice straight punch.
McNugget scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNugget cracks Shaq with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNugget checks a low kick from Shaq.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McNugget has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from McNugget.
A low kick from Shaq is predictable there
and McNugget counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaq with a lazy takedown attempt
letting McNugget counter with a right hand.
Shaq misses with a leg kick
and McNugget counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Shaq closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McNugget did well to prevent Shaq getting side control.
Shaq is looking to stall here but McNugget recovers full guard.
Shaq trying to control but McNugget is working from the bottom.
McNugget tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaq trying to control but McNugget is working from the bottom.
McNugget preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNugget is pulling down on Shaq's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaq accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shaq throwing strikes but missing.
McNugget is looking to stand up but Shaq isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shaq missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaq shoots and misses
and McNugget counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNugget throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaq stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaq will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McNugget scores with a nice strike.
McNugget scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaq in his tracks.

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

The fighters are working up against the cage. McNugget manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McNugget is pressed up against the cage. Shaq has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McNugget down to the mat. McNugget avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A leg kick checked by McNugget.
Shaq with a lazy takedown attempt
and McNugget counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNugget moves into range and connects with a jab.
McNugget works over Shaq's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conour McNugget 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!

Shaq misses with a leg kick
and McNugget counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from McNugget finds it's target.
Shaq takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaq misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McNugget to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by McNugget - just one landing.
Shaq ducks right into an uppercut from McNugget.
McNugget throws a shot to the body.
Shaq 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.
An inside leg kick from Shaq misses.
McNugget lands a jab to the nose.
McNugget lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaq throws a leg kick
enabling McNugget to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaq is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaq tries for a takedown but McNugget circles away easily
and McNugget counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McNugget lands a jab to Shaq's midsection.

Shaq changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McNugget looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shaq working the body and head with strikes.
Shaq working the strikes but McNugget uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaq in particular looking to stall.
Shaq is looking to pass McNugget's guard but actually McNugget recovers to full guard.
Shaq in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roadman Shaq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

McNugget postures up.
Shaq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaq tries to get out of the position.
McNugget won't allow Shaq to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNugget being controlled here momentarily.
Shaq is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaq wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaq manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNugget manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Shaq is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaq is looking to control McNugget's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaq avoid being mounted?
McNugget perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conour McNugget is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McNugget thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaq's head.
Shaq controlling the position well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conour McNugget comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McNugget winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conour McNugget!
After the big win, Conour McNugget made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors WarHorse Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Morris (ranked 2622 p4p, 300 weight class) and Jackson Villa (ranked 3595 p4p, 399 weight class). Villa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jimmy Eat World - The Middle 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.

Morris
vs
Villa

178 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Villa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've been told by Morris's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Villa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Villa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Morris.
Villa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morris throws a front kick that sends Villa stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Morris tenderised Villa's leg. Villa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Villa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morris.
Nice sprawl there from Morris as Villa shoots in.
It looked like Morris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Villa.
Morris tests Villa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Villa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morris.
Morris feints and then cracks Villa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Villa down.
Nice cross by Morris.

Morris sends Villa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Morris is motioning to the referee to let Villa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Villa is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villa gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Morris gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Villa is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Morris!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Morris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jackson Villa had this to say: 'My opponent was the better fighter, I have nothing but respect. He showed me I got holes in my game. I'll be back.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Bakalov (ranked 4546 p4p, 451 weight class) and Thor Ragardo (ranked 4811 p4p, 470 weight class). Bakalov comes to the cage accompanied by Time for pain!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bakalov
vs
Ragardo

191 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
268 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragan Bakalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ragardo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bakalov walks into a left hand.

It looks like Dragan Bakalov has been cut.
Ragardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakalov avoids it really well and circles away.

Ragardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bakalov!
Bakalov wants to get back to his feet but Ragardo drags him back down.

Ragardo decides to stand back up. Ragardo steps back and let's Bakalov get back to his feet.

Ragardo shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakalov's guard.

Bakalov pushes Ragardo off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bakalov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ragardo as Bakalov tries to tie him up.
Bakalov tries to throw a body punch but Ragardo avoids it by throwing Bakalov back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Ragardo breaks the clinch.
Bakalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakalov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragardo catches Bakalov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakalov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bakalov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ragardo throws a right hand that Bakalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakalov also avoids with ease.

Ragardo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bakalov on his heels. He'll look to pass Bakalov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ragardo wanted to stand there but Bakalov had control of the position.
Ragardo prevents Bakalov from getting back to his feet.

Bakalov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ragardo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakalov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Ragardo tries to keep at a distance but Bakalov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakalov stalling the fight.
Ragardo being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakalov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakalov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bakalov has a couple of punches blocked by Ragardo.
Bakalov misses with the head strike.
Ragardo is trying to break the clinch but Bakalov is controlling him.
Ragardo is trying to break the clinch but Bakalov has him pressed against the cage.
Ragardo tries to break the clinch but Bakalov is controlling the position.
Ragardo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakalov.
A head punch on the inside from Bakalov fails to land.
Bakalov blocking some punches.
Ragardo lands with a right to the head.
Ragardo tries to circle away but Bakalov has him pinned against the cage.
Ragardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Bakalov gets an underhook and turns Ragardo into the cage.
Bakalov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragardo gets an underhook and turns Bakalov into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakalov lands an elbow inside that Ragardo shrugs off.

It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakalov has him pressed against the cage.
Bakalov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ragardo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakalov stalling in the clinch.
Ragardo tries to break the clinch but Bakalov is controlling the position.
Bakalov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bakalov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ragardo up against the cage.
Bakalov prevents Ragardo from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ragardo as Bakalov tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Ragardo fails to land.
We've been informed that Ragardo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ragardo misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bakalov manages to break the clinch.

Ragardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bakalov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ragardo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bakalov avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakalov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Ragardo drops Bakalov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bakalov looks back up at him and smiles so Ragardo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Bakalov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragardo fakes the body blow, causing Bakalov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bakalov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Ragardo!
After winning the bout, Thor Ragardo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ion Pascu (ranked 3933 p4p, 432 weight class) and Nuno Pontes (ranked 4317 p4p, 473 weight class). Pascu's entrance music is Young Thug - Anybody (ft. Nicki Minaj). A fine choice. Nuno Pontes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ion Pascu's chin.

Pascu
vs
Pontes

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

Pit Bull Development

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ion Pascu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuno Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pascu.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pontes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pascu fails to land.
Pascu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pascu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Nuno Pontes has been cut.
Pascu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pontes can't break the clinch.
Pontes blocking some punches.
Pascu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pontess head.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Still in the clinch, Pascu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pascu digs a right hand into Pontes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pontes's gas tank.
Pontes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pontes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pascu presses Pontes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pascu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pontes.
Pascu has a couple of punches blocked by Pontes.

Pontes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pontes takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes misses with an uppercut. Pascu saw that one coming.
Ion Pascu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pascu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pontes fails to land.
Pascu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pascu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pontes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pascu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pontes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pascu.
Pascu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pascu as the two fighters clinch.
Pontes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pascu.
Pascu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pascu throws a head punch that misses.
Pascu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pontes backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pascu throws a head punch that misses.
Pascu is working Pontes over against the cage.
Pascu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pontes tries to stall but Pascu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascu lands with a light punch inside.
Pascu lands a shoulder strike.
Pascu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pontes's efforts to push away.
Pontes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pascu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pascu lands a right hand.
Pascu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pontes.
Pascu lands a body shot.
Pascu is working Pontes over against the cage.
Pontes looks winded!
Pontes can't break the clinch.
Pascu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pascu lands with a short shot to the head.
Pascu scores with a shot to the side of Pontes's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pascu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pascu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pontes.
Pascu digs a right hand underneath Pontes's ribcage. Pontes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pascu lands a nice shot to the body.
Pascu lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascu lands a left hand.
Pascu lands a nice uppercut.
Pascu scores with a shoulder strike.
Pontes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pascu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pascu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pascu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pontes backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pascu.
A body shot lands from Pascu.
Pascu lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pascu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pascu scores with a hook to the body.
Pascu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pascu lands with a light punch inside.

Pontes is rocked!
Pascu scores with a hook to the body.
Pascu presses Pontes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pascu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pontes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pascu finish him?
A short left from Pascu.
Pascu pushes Pontes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pontes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pascu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pontes can turn it around.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pascu.
A short uppercut from Pascu.
Pontes is trying to force a seperation but Pascu has the dominant position.
A short right from Pascu on the inside.
Pascu lands with a left to the head.
Pascu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pascu gets through Pontes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pontes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pontes is trying to break free.
Pascu blocks an uppercut.
Pascu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Pascu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pontes tries to break the clinch but Pascu is controlling the position.
Pascu is working Pontes over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pascu digs a right hand underneath Pontes's ribcage. Pontes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pascu lands with a right to the head.
Pascu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pontes backwards.
Pascu lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pascu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ion Pascu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuno Pontes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pontes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pascu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pascu connects with a single shot there.
Pontes throws a big shot that misses.
Pontes looks to land a right hand but Pascu moved out of range.
Pontes misses with a straight left.
Pascu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pontes manages to circle out of the way.

Pascu takes the fight into the clinch.
Pascu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pascu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pascu.
Pascu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pontes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pascu is unloading with more strikes now! Pontes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ion Pascu!
A very excited looking Ion Pascu 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.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lawler (ranked 3265 p4p, 342 weight class) and Wade Rogers (ranked 4721 p4p, 448 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lawler
vs
Rogers

182 cm
27
177 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wade Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.

Lawler 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.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Lawler is having none of it.

Lawler stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Lawler throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rogers manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Lawler throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Lawler avoids it easily.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
Lawler checks a low kick from Rogers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Lawler there.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawler is able to avoid easily.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lawler blocks it well.
Rogers walks into a jab.
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rogers.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawler duly obliges.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Lawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Lawler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Lawler.
Rogers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawler blocks the leg kick.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Lawler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogers sprawls and moves away.
Lawler throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers wants to land a leg kick but Lawler is out of range.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Rogers leaves Lawler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Lawler swinging wildly here.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawler dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Lawler jumps back.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler throws a quick counter head kick but Rogers was just out of range.
Rogers throws a lazy body kick
and Lawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawler scores with a body shot.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Lawler.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Lawler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
A combination from Lawler does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawler.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Lawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Carlos Lawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rogers fakes the leg kick and cracks Lawler in the body.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lawler moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Lawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler moved away.
Lawler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawler off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lawler.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wade Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lawler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogers throws a front kick that sends Lawler stumbling back into the cage.
Lawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Lawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawler as he connects with a hook.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers tried to score with a low kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler blocks a leg kick.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Lawler checks it
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Lawler blocks a leg kick.
Lawler throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawler attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Lawler moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
Lawler throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Lawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawler.
Rogers pushes Lawler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lawler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Lawler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rogers.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. Lawler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
Lawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
Lawler lands a body shot.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rogers!
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Carlos Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler lands a jab.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler misses with a looping right.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Lawler saw it coming and moves away.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lawler moves out of range easily.
As Rogers looks to move away, Lawler throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Lawler will probably get the nod.
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!

Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Lawler persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawler throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers 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.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Lawler blocks the body kick.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Rogers moves out of range as Lawler throws a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lawler misses.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
A leg kick checked by Lawler.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawler is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lawler counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lawler checks a leg kick.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers keeps Lawler at a distance using the push kick.
Lawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers thinks about the counter body kick.
Rogers tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler misses with a straight left.
Lawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lawler avoids it.
Lawler checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers cracks the inside of Lawler's front leg.
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Lawler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lawler if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawler shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers 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.
Good work by Lawler as he checks the leg kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a leg kick
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawler!
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Lawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Lawler lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers 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.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Lawler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lawler moves his leg out of the way.

Lawler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lawler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rogers to stand up.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler moved away.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Wade Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Lawler. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wade Rogers.
Well Lawler 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Kelly (ranked 1982 p4p, 99 weight class) and Mike Sadollah (ranked 2167 p4p, 108 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kelly
vs
Sadollah

185 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

165 cm
27
137 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Sadollah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Sadollah lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
We've been informed that Sadollah 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.
Sadollah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sadollah wants to stall.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Sadollah.
A head punch on the inside from Sadollah fails to land.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sadollah lands a body shot.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Sadollah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Sadollah as the two fighters clinch.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Sadollah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly trying to control the position but instead, Sadollah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelly into the cage.
Sadollah digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly jumps guard but Sadollah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sadollah.
A short body shot lands from Sadollah as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadollah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sadollah.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Sadollah misses with the head strike.
Sadollah lands with a left to the head.
Sadollah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sadollah lands a nice uppercut.
Sadollah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly trying to stall but Sadollah improves his position.
Sadollah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Sadollah scores with a shoulder strike.
Sadollah scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sadollah as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly is trying to maintain a safe position but Sadollah gets an underhook and turns Kelly into the cage.
Nice body punch from Sadollah - that landed with a thud.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadollah.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Sadollah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadollah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Kelly is rocked!
Sadollah managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadollah.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Sadollah.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Sadollah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Sadollah gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Sadollah lands a body shot.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands with a left to the head.
Sadollah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sadollah gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kelly's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kelly drops to his knees and Sadollah pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Sadollah!
Mike Sadollah is the new bantamweight champion!
Mike Sadollah 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.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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