ROTI-23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi (ranked 5832 p4p, 533 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 5946 p4p, 537 weight class). Orochi has chosen RISE - I Prevail as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi
vs
Orochi

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doppo Orochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orochi momentarily.
Di Betto Bardi thumps Orochi with a low kick.
Di Betto Bardi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orochi.
Di Betto Bardi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orochi.
Orochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Orochi closes the distance and clinches.
Orochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Di Betto Bardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orochi has a couple of punches blocked by Di Betto Bardi.

Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orochi dips to his left and cracks Di Betto Bardi with an uppercut!
Orochi throws a lazy uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a solid body kick.
Orochi missing with a left hand there. Di Betto Bardi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Betto Bardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orochi throws out the jab.
Di Betto Bardi slips under a jab.
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi cracks Di Betto Bardi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orochi is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick that knocks Orochi off balance momentarily.
Orochi throws a poor cross that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orochi's knee momentarily.
Di Betto Bardi moves forwards but Orochi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Di Betto Bardi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Di Betto Bardi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orochi, pushing him back against the cage.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orochi is defending well for now.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Di Betto Bardi controls his hands.

Orochi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orochi misses with a right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi throws a sloppy body shot
and Di Betto Bardi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orochi throws a jab when Di Betto Bardi was well out of range.
Orochi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Di Betto Bardi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Di Betto Bardi is trying to force a seperation but Orochi has the dominant position.
Orochi can't break the clinch.
Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orochi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi wants to get back to striking at distance but Di Betto Bardi won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Di Betto Bardi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a thumping low kick.
Di Betto Bardi throws a leg kick which misses Orochi's front leg but catches the back leg as Orochi tries to avoid it.
Orochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Orochi takes the fight into the clinch.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Di Betto Bardi controls his hands.
Orochi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orochi misses with a punch on the inside.
Di Betto Bardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Di Betto Bardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orochi's elbow.
Orochi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orochi is trying to break the clinch but Di Betto Bardi is controlling him.
Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Di Betto Bardi's elbow.
Di Betto Bardi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Di Betto Bardi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Di Betto Bardi controls his hands.
Di Betto Bardi misses with a punch to the body.
Di Betto Bardi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Di Betto Bardi controls the action.
Di Betto Bardi blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Di Betto Bardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orochi's elbow.
Orochi is trying to force a seperation but Di Betto Bardi has the dominant position.
Orochi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orochi prevents Di Betto Bardi from breaking the clinch.
Di Betto Bardi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi is trying to break free.
Orochi has a couple of punches blocked by Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Di Betto Bardi working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orochi.
Di Betto Bardi tries to circle away but Orochi has him pinned against the cage.

Di Betto Bardi breaks from the clinch.
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Di Betto Bardi pushes Orochi away with a front kick.
Di Betto Bardi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orochi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi scoring well with a low kick there.
Di Betto Bardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Orochi throws a right and a left that Di Betto Bardi avoids nicely.
Di Betto Bardi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orochi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Orochi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Orochi.
Di Betto Bardi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orochi misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Orochi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from Orochi misses its intended target.
Di Betto Bardi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orochi.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Di Betto Bardi throws a quick inside leg kick.

Di Betto Bardi forces Orochi back against the cage and clinches.
Di Betto Bardi prevents a body shot from Orochi.

Di Betto Bardi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Di Betto Bardi rushes Orochi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orochi.
Di Betto Bardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orochi's efforts to push away.
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 Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi 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.

Orochi misses with a hook to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orochi wants to clinch but Di Betto Bardi slips to the side
and Di Betto Bardi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orochi misses with an uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi throws a sloppy body shot
and Di Betto Bardi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orochi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Di Betto Bardi. Di Betto Bardi obviously looking to wear him down.
Orochi tries to clinch but Di Betto Bardi moves away
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi throws a poor cross that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an outside leg kick.
Orochi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Di Betto Bardi throws a lazy right hand but Orochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Betto Bardi moves out of range as Orochi strikes.

Di Betto Bardi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Di Betto Bardi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Di Betto Bardi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orochi tries to clinch but Di Betto Bardi moves away
and Di Betto Bardi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Di Betto Bardi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Di Betto Bardi tenderised Orochi's leg. Orochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orochi misses with a right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
Orochi throws a hook but Di Betto Bardi blocks it.
Di Betto Bardi appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi misses with a hook
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an inside leg kick.
Orochi tries to clinch there but Di Betto Bardi circles away.
Jab by Orochi.

It looks like Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi has been cut.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Di Betto Bardi instigates a clinch.

Di Betto Bardi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Orochi drops Di Betto Bardi with a beautiful combination! Di Betto Bardi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Orochi is looking for the KO!

Di Betto Bardi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to counter the offense by Orochi and move into the clinch.
Oh Di Betto Bardi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Betto Bardi can pounce on him.
Di Betto Bardi seems to have got his legs back now.
Orochi tries to clinch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a low kick, right behind Orochi 's knee.
Di Betto Bardi throws a leg kick which misses Orochi's front leg but catches the back leg as Orochi tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Di Betto Bardi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orochi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Betto Bardi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.

Di Betto Bardi drives through and clinches with Orochi against the cage.
Orochi blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi working hard to break the clinch.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Di Betto Bardi controls the action.

Orochi manages to break the clinch.
Di Betto Bardi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orochi misses with a double jab
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from Orochi misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
Orochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an outside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Di Betto Bardi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orochi is looking to clinch but Di Betto Bardi is avoiding it.
Di Betto Bardi ducks right into an uppercut from Orochi.
Orochi cracks Di Betto Bardi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Orochi misses the target.
Di Betto Bardi throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orochi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice leg kick.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Di Betto Bardi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orochi's knee momentarily.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi swings widly with a right hand

and Di Betto Bardi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Di Betto Bardi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Di Betto Bardi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orochi.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orochi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi misses with a wild body shot.
Di Betto Bardi throwing a counter right hand but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Orochi misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Orochi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi tries to clinch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orochi's knee momentarily.
Orochi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Di Betto Bardi. Di Betto Bardi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Di Betto Bardi scoring well with a low kick there.
Di Betto Bardi connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Orochi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Di Betto Bardi moves away from the strike by Orochi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Di Betto Bardi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Di Betto Bardi manages to avoid it.
Orochi throws a lazy uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi missing with a left hand there. Orochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Di Betto Bardi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Betto Bardi. That's going to slow Orochi down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi throws a combination that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi misses with an uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Di Betto Bardi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orochi misses with a hook
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a solid body kick.
Orochi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a leg kick.
Orochi misses with a body punch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an inside leg kick.
Orochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi misses with a hook
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick that stops Orochi in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Di Betto Bardi misses.
Di Betto Bardi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi closes the distance but Di Betto Bardi moves to the side
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a thumping low kick.
Orochi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
Orochi throws an off balance right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an outside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a leg kick.
Orochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orochi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orochi tries to clinch there but Di Betto Bardi circles away.
Orochi throws a lazy uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an inside leg kick.
Orochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Di Betto Bardi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orochi's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Betto Bardi, right into the meat.
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!
Orochi throws a lazy uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi throws an off balance right hand
and Di Betto Bardi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
A big left from Di Betto Bardi misses.
Orochi darts in trying to clinch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an inside leg kick.
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Betto Bardi can pounce on him.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a leg kick.
A head kick from Di Betto Bardi lands but Orochi takes it in his stride.
Orochi misses the jab.
Di Betto Bardi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orochi can do to turn this around?
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Di Betto Bardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.
Good shot there by Orochi.
Orochi misses with a shot to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a good, hard body kick but Orochi shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick that knocks Orochi off balance momentarily.
Orochi misses with an uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orochi's knee momentarily.
Orochi misses with an uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a solid body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi doesn't manage to clinch there - Orochi circles away.
Orochi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orochi's sensitive parts.
Orochi misses with a body punch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orochi's knee momentarily.
Orochi throws a combination that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
Di Betto Bardi tries to close the distance and clinch but Orochi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orochi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Di Betto Bardi looks to throw the jab but Orochi is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi misses with a hook
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Betto Bardi. That's going to slow Orochi down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi wants to clinch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orochi's knee momentarily.
Di Betto Bardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to counter punch.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to slow Orochi down with leg kicks.
Orochi misses with a hook
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Di Betto Bardi does no damage.
Orochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Betto Bardi can pounce on him.
Orochi misses with a right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Betto Bardi.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Betto Bardi is just out of range.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Di Betto Bardi.
A shot to the body from Orochi misses
and Di Betto Bardi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Di Betto Bardi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Di Betto Bardi 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Pelayo (ranked 2968 p4p, 345 weight class) and Jormungand Bolverk (ranked 3481 p4p, 393 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pelayo
vs
Bolverk

176 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Pelayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jormungand Bolverk!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolverk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pelayo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolverk cracks Pelayo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bolverk throws a hook but Pelayo avoids it easily.

Pelayo has closed the distance and engaged Bolverk in a clinch.
Bolverk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Bolverk.
Pelayo 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolverk.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Bolverk as the two fighters clinch.
Bolverk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bolverk fails to land.
Pelayo lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolverk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelayo misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelayo.
Bolverk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolverk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolverk can't find room to land a body shot as Pelayo controls the action.
Bolverk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolverk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolverk lands a left hand.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Bolverk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bolverk as the two fighters clinch.
Bolverk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pelayo's elbow.
Bolverk lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Don Pelayo has been cut.
Pelayo scores with a shot to the side of Bolverk's head.
Bolverk misses with some punches.
Bolverk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pelayos head.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Pelayo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pelayo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolverk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pelayos head.
Pelayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolverk backwards.
Bolverk scores with a shot to the side of Pelayo's head.
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!
A short right from Bolverk on the inside.
Bolverk lands a hook that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
A hook to the body from Bolverk.
Bolverk is working Pelayo over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolverk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolverk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolverk lands a body shot.
Bolverk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pelayo fails to land.
Bolverk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk presses Pelayo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolverk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolverk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Bolverk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolverk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolverk cracks Pelayo with a nice body shot.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Bolverk controls the action.
Bolverk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk lands a right hand.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Bolverk avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolverk.
Pelayo is breathing heavily.
Bolverk lands with a right to the head.
Bolverk working aggressively here.
Bolverk pushes Pelayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelayo takes a shot to the head.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelayo controls his hands.
Bolverk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolverk blocks an elbow strike from Pelayo.
Bolverk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolverk lands a shoulder strike.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Bolverk controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pelayo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolverk's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelayo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolverk.
A head punch on the inside from Bolverk fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk throws a head punch that misses.
Pelayo misses with some punches.
Bolverk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Bolverk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pelayo misses with some punches.
Pelayo takes a shot to the head.
Pelayo pushes off an throws an elbow but Bolverk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bolverk can't find room to land a body shot as Pelayo controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Bolverk.
Bolverk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pelayo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelayo controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pelayo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelayo controls his hands.
Bolverk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pelayo's elbow.
Bolverk gets through Pelayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolverk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jormungand Bolverk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Pelayo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bolverk throws out a powerful jab.
Bolverk connects with a single shot there.
Pelayo slips a straight right by Bolverk.
Nice defenses there by Bolverk.
Pelayo ducks under a wild hook from Bolverk.
Bolverk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pelayo lunges at Bolverk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolverk's hand.
Don Pelayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolverk misses with an uppercut.
Bolverk cracks Pelayo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolverk throws a hook to the side of Pelayo's head but Pelayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pelayo jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Pelayo rushes Bolverk and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bolverk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolverk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pelayo or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolverk.
Bolverk misses with a punch to the body.
Bolverk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolverk lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bolverk.
Pelayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolverk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bolverk as the two fighters clinch.
Bolverk pushes Pelayo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolverk tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolverk scores with a shot to the side of Pelayo's head.
Bolverk blocking some punches.
Bolverk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk gets through Pelayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolverk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pelayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolverk backwards.
Bolverk misses with the head strike.
Bolverk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolverk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolverk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo throws an elbow but it misses.
Jormungand Bolverk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pelayo throws an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Pelayo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pelayo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolverk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolverk lands with a light punch inside.
Bolverk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bolverk.
Bolverk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Nice body punch from Bolverk.
Bolverk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pelayo's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolverk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolverk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Bolverk is working Pelayo over against the cage.
Bolverk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolverk.
Bolverk lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bolverk.
Bolverk tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolverk lands a shot to the body.
Bolverk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolverk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolverk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolverk lands a right hand.
Bolverk scores with a shot to the side of Pelayo's head.
Bolverk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolverk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolverk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Bolverk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolverk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolverk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolverk misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pelayo throws an elbow but misses.
Bolverk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelayo controls his hands.
Bolverk lands a hook that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Bolverk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolverk.
Still in the clinch, Bolverk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bolverk.
A short right from Bolverk.
Bolverk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolverk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Bolverk tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pelayo cracks Bolverk with a nice body shot.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Bolverk controls the action.
Bolverk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pelayo working aggressively here.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jormungand Bolverk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Pelayo's cut.
That's time! Pelayo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pelayo throws a hook to the side of Bolverk's head but Bolverk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pelayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolverk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pelayo.

Pelayo moves into the clinch.
Bolverk scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Bolverk.

Pelayo is rocked!
Bolverk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Pelayo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolverk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pelayo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pelayo drops to his knees and Bolverk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jormungand Bolverk!
A relieved looking Jormungand Bolverk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Domenik Panayotov (ranked 1979 p4p, 247 weight class) and Aniseto Tuungafasi (ranked 4185 p4p, 449 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Panayotov
vs
Tuungafasi

183 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Woodhouse's

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Domenik Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aniseto Tuungafasi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuungafasi is looking to clinch.

Tuungafasi has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi blocking some punches.
Panayotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuungafasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Tuungafasi throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuungafasi throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuungafasi taking a breather.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuungafasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panayotov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi lands a body shot.
Tuungafasi has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi lands with a light punch inside.
Tuungafasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuungafasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tuungafasi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panayotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Panayotov.

Panayotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Tuungafasi ducks down to avoid it.
Tuungafasi thinks about the counter body kick.
Tuungafasi throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
Tuungafasi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Tuungafasi closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Tuungafasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Panayotov.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuungafasi working aggressively here.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Tuungafasi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Panayotov can't break the clinch.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panayotov is keeping busy.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov wants to break free but Tuungafasi has control.
Tuungafasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov tries to circle away but Tuungafasi has him pinned against the cage.
Tuungafasi scores with a shot to the side of Panayotov's head.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi works on Panayotov's body with a couple of short punches.

Tuungafasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Panayotov's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuungafasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panayotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tuungafasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuungafasi tries to move into range but Panayotov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuungafasi.
Nice defenses there by Tuungafasi.
Despite the aggression on Tuungafasi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuungafasi throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Panayotov clinches up against the cage.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aniseto Tuungafasi will probably get the nod.
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.

Tuungafasi tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Tuungafasi throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi scores with a jab.
Tuungafasi connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi wants to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tuungafasi clinches up with Panayotov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuungafasi lands a hook that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Tuungafasi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov is working Tuungafasi over against the cage.
Tuungafasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Panayotov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panayotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuungafasi's elbow.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuungafasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Panayotov.
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Tuungafasi tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov tries a body shot but Tuungafasi blocks it.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Tuungafasi presses Panayotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Domenik Panayotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuungafasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Tuungafasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tuungafasi.
A nice left hand lands by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi lands a nice uppercut.
Panayotov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuungafasi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuungafasi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuungafasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Panayotov tries to break the clinch but Tuungafasi is controlling the position.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuungafasi won't allow it.
Tuungafasi tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Panayotov breaks from the clinch.
Tuungafasi slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuungafasi lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
letting Tuungafasi counter with a right hand.
Tuungafasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuungafasi works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.
Panayotov avoids the head kick by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuungafasi tries to clinch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Panayotov - just one landing.

Panayotov has Tuungafasi up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Domenik Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tuungafasi has managed to clinch.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov pushes Tuungafasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuungafasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panayotov takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Panayotov works on Tuungafasi's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Tuungafasi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
A short uppercut from Tuungafasi.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuungafasi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuungafasi is leaning against Panayotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov pushes Tuungafasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuungafasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tuungafasi has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tuungafasi as the two fighters clinch.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuungafasi.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuungafasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
Tuungafasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi stalling in the clinch but Panayotov improves position.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Tuungafasi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi lands a left hand.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Tuungafasi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuungafasi lands a left hand.
Tuungafasi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tuungafasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.

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 Domenik Panayotov.
I think Panayotov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenik Panayotov!
Domenik Panayotov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Sisu (ranked 6674 p4p, 398 weight class) and Huono Yritys (ranked 25305 p4p, 446 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sisu
vs
Yritys

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 The Island, Sisu Sisu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Huono Yritys!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yritys throws a nice looking combination but Sisu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sisu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yritys was well out of range. Poor timing from Sisu.
Yritys should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yritys throws a body shot but no joy.
Sisu tries to counter with a takedown but Yritys is quick to defend against it.
Sisu throws an overhand right that lands on Yritys's shoulder, as Yritys tries to avoid the shot.
Sisu slips a straight right by Yritys.
Sisu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yritys misses with a right hand

and Sisu counters with a shoot takedown. Yritys fights it but they end up in guard.
Sisu is in close to Yritys's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Yritys throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sisu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yritys trying to keep a closed guard but Sisu is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sisu stands up over Yritys, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sisu advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu lands with a punch from half guard.
Sisu winds up and cracks Yritys with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sisu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sisu controlling the action here.
Sisu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Sisu.
Sisu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisu working the head and body with strikes.
Sisu lands with a punch from half guard.
Sisu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yritys has hold of Sisu's hands but Sisu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sisu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisu with the ground and pound from mount.
Sisu looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sisu working Yritys over with strikes here.
Yritys working to try and regain half guard.
Sisu controlling his opponent.
Yritys tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sisu dominating with strikes here.
Yritys gets back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Yritys has eaten all the pies!
Sisu stalling.
Sisu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sisu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sisu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yritys is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Sisu seems content to control.
Sisu trying to mount his opponent but Yritys defends it.
Sisu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sisu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sisu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yritys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sisu scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sisu gets a takedown into half guard.
Yritys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sisu scores with a couple of nice shots.

Yritys is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Yritys strikes from the bottom but Sisu passes into mount!
Sisu controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Sisu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yritys is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yritys is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yritys keeps trying to improve his position.
Yritys tries to hold on but Sisu pushes him away.
Sisu controlling his opponent.
Yritys tries to lock up and control but Sisu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sisu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sisu with a couple of short strikes.
Sisu dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisu controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yritys for as long as he can get away with.
Sisu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yritys can do to turn this around?
Sisu landing shots from mount.
Sisu with good strikes from the mount here!
Sisu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Yritys is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yritys wants to hold on but Sisu pushes him away.
Yritys is still in real trouble! Can Sisu finish him?
Sisu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yritys hang on?
Sisu lands a big elbow - Yritys is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Yritys is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sisu Sisu!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Do You Really Want To Hurt (ranked 1947 p4p, 237 weight class) and Rick Laws (ranked 3184 p4p, 342 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

You Really Want To Hurt
vs
Laws

185 cm
25
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good elbows
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do You Really Want To Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Laws!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You Really Want To Hurt thuds his right hand into Laws's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Rick Laws has been cut.
Laws misses with a takedown attempt

and You Really Want To Hurt counters with a nice right hand that sends Laws toppling to the canvas! Laws scrambles and gets back to his feet - can You Really Want To Hurt finish him?!

Laws is rocked!
Laws shoots and misses
and You Really Want To Hurt counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Laws to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by You Really Want To Hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Do You Really Want To Hurt!
An out of breath Do You Really Want To Hurt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Whitaker (ranked 1217 p4p, 178 weight class) and Giampaolo Turturro (ranked 1634 p4p, 241 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whitaker
vs
Turturro

185 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Whitaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giampaolo Turturro!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro tries to clinch up.
Whitaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turturro at a distance.
We've been told by Whitaker's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whitaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
Turturro closes the distance but Whitaker moves to the side
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.

Turturro drives through and clinches with Whitaker against the cage.

Whitaker breaks from the clinch.
Whitaker takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Turturro avoids the body shot from Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turturro.
Turturro tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Turturro moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Whitaker lands a nice shot that snaps Turturro's head back.
Turturro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.
Turturro slips under a jab from Whitaker.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Turturro moves into the clinch.
Turturro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Turturro jumps guard and drags Whitaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Whitaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Whitaker lands a couple of elbows.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Whitaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitaker trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turturro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Whitaker is proving a slippery customer.
Whitaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitaker lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitaker is aware though and is defending well.
Turturro controlling Whitaker's posture.
Whitaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whitaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turturro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.

Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.

Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Whitaker defends easily.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Turturro has his foot on Whitaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitaker lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Turturro working for a triangle but Whitaker defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Whitaker dominated that round.
That's time! Whitaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Turturro tries to clinch there but Whitaker circles away.
Turturro tries to clinch up.
Whitaker misses with a wild combination.
Turturro wants to clinch but Whitaker slips to the side
and Turturro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Whitaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Whitaker lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Whitaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker digs a good hook to Turturro's body.
Eric Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Whitaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Turturro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whitaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turturro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whitaker.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker moves away
letting Whitaker counter with a right hand.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turturro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whitaker misses with a looping left.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Eric Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turturro wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance.
Whitaker connects with a right hand. Turturro shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Whitaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turturro doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws out a loose jab but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
Whitaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turturro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Whitaker throws a hook to the side of Turturro's head but Turturro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turturro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whitaker takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Turturro drops his hands momentarily and Whitaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whitaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Turturro slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turturro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Turturro jumps guard but Whitaker stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitaker to keep the fight standing.

Whitaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turturro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitaker throws a body punch but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turturro moves out of range of the strikes.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker connects with a crisp jab.
Turturro defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turturro darts in trying to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whitaker.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitaker scores with a hook to the body. Turturro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
Whitaker misses with a hook. Turturro ducked under it nicely.
Turturro tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut

and Turturro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turturro moves away.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
Whitaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker connects with a right hand. Turturro shakes it off.
Turturro moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Turturro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Whitaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turturro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
Turturro tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Whitaker connects with a body shot that sends Turturro's belly button to the back.
Turturro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker throws a hook to the side of Turturro's head but Turturro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turturro wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Turturro slips under a jab from Whitaker.
Whitaker sets himself, and Turturro steps forward looking for the clinch! Whitaker avoids it this time.
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turturro.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Turturro ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whitaker lands with a good body shot.
Turturro takes a body punch but keeps moving.

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

Whitaker manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker looks to land a right hand but Turturro moved out of range.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Turturro avoids the punch easily.
Turturro wants to counter the offense by Whitaker and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro closes the distance but Whitaker moves to the side
and Whitaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitaker takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turturro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turturro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitaker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turturro is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Whitaker misses with a looping left.
Whitaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turturro was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker.
Turturro wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker pushes him away.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to clinch up.
Whitaker works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Whitaker 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.
Turturro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whitaker takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Turturro counters by moving into the clinch.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitaker smiles and moves away.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Turturro is just out of range.
Whitaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turturro moves away.
Turturro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whitaker.
Whitaker scores with a punch to the head.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker.
Turturro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turturro tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Whitaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turturro is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Whitaker. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turturro moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Whitaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turturro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Decent striking displayed by Whitaker there.
Turturro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitaker.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Whitaker - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Whitaker clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Whitaker misses with a looping left.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker misses with a few strikes there.
Turturro moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turturro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.

Turturro clinches up against the cage.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eric Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giampaolo Turturro.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitaker smiles and moves away.
Turturro walks into a stiff left hand from Whitaker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whitaker tests Turturro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turturro moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
Whitaker connects with a body shot that sends Turturro's belly button to the back.
Turturro moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitaker takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Turturro counters by moving into the clinch.

Whitaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Whitaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turturro moves away.
Turturro wants to counter the offense by Whitaker and move into the clinch position.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turturro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand

and Turturro counters by clinching up.

Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.

Whitaker tries to keep at a distance but Turturro has taken the fight into the clinch.

Whitaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turturro manages to avoid it.
Turturro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whitaker.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Whitaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitaker throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.

Turturro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whitaker tries to break the clinch but Turturro is controlling the position.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitaker walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turturro slips a straight right by Whitaker.

Turturro pushes Whitaker up against the cage in a clinch.

Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Turturro ducked under it nicely.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turturro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turturro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turturro tries to clinch there but Whitaker circles away.
Turturro is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Whitaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitaker works the jab nicely.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turturro manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turturro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
Turturro wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker pushes him away.
Turturro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turturro moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Whitaker misses with a looping right.
Turturro tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Whitaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro wants to counter the offense by Whitaker and move into the clinch position.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turturro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker misses the jab.
Turturro tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turturro was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker.
Whitaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turturro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Whitaker had his way with Giampaolo Turturro in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Turturro.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turturro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker scores with a jab to the head.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
Turturro moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker works the jab nicely.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Whitaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Turturro clinches up with Whitaker and pushes him back against the cage.

Whitaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turturro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turturro.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turturro wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker pushes him away.
Turturro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Turturro is just out of range.
Turturro wants to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Whitaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Turturro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Turturro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turturro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Whitaker misses the target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Giampaolo Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turturro tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Turturro slips under a jab from Whitaker.

Turturro instigates a clinch.
Whitaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Turturro won't allow it.
Whitaker is trying to force a seperation but Turturro has the dominant position.

Turturro gets control of Whitaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turturro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitaker defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitaker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whitaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitaker with a nice head shot there.
Whitaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Whitaker trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Whitaker passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whitaker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Whitaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eric Whitaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitaker slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Whitaker slips nicely into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:43
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:43
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Whitaker!
Eric Whitaker retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Eric Whitaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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